Former Cowboys assistant secures first NFL head coaching job

Kellen Moore gets his first chance at a head coaching job.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kellen Moore had so much fun in New Orleans that he decided to stay.

The former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator helped the Philadelphia Eagles knock off the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

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Fresh off the victory, he has something else to celebrate with Tom Pelissero reporting he’s going to be the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints.

The #Saints are finalizing a deal with Kellen Moore as their new head coach, sources tell The Insiders.

GM Mickey Loomis called other candidates today to deliver the news. At age 36, coming off a Super Bowl win with the #Eagles, Moore gets his shot to run the show. pic.twitter.com/Sg1jnOnp9I

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 11, 2025

Moore also interviewed with Dallas but they ultimately decided to go with Brian Schottenheimer. The Eagles’ offensive coordinator responded by putting up two impressive offensive performances as his team crushed the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game and Kansas City in the Super Bowl.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The 36-year-old was a quarterback in Dallas for three seasons before moving to the sideline in 2018. He spent one year as the quarterbacks coach before taking over as the offensive coordinator in 2019.

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Moore was kept on staff when Mike McCarthy replaced Jason Garrett but ultimately left in 2023. He went to the Los Angeles Chargers that year before heading to Philly in 2023.

New Orleans also considered McCarthy but ultimately decided on Moore.

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