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Saints Linked To DPOY Candidate Alongside Potential Kellen Moore Hire

The Saints could steal two huge pieces from the Eagles.
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Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) celebrates after a victory in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) celebrates after a victory in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Saints are expected to hire Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the next head coach in New Orleans. Moore and the Eagles are still competing in the NFL playoffs until Sunday.

Criss Partee of FanSided recently predicted the Saints would hire Moore in the coming weeks. But Partee also predicted the Saints could add Zack Baun, a 2024 Defensive Player of the Year finalist, alongside Moore.

"Baun exploded for the Eagles defense this year recording 151 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3,5 sacks, and five forced fumbles," Partee wrote. "His versatility and consistency stand out as Baun also had four passes defended while being named first team All-Pro and becoming a first-time Pro Bowl selection.

"Baun’s adaptability makes him an ideal fit for a Saints defense in flux. His ability to plug gaps as both a linebacker and edge player adds depth and stability. Bringing Sweat and Baun to New Orleans under Moore’s leadership could help redefine the Saints’ identity, addressing key gaps on both sides of the ball. This approach, built on familiar talent, offers the Saints a chance for brighter days ahead."

Baun is going to be a huge free agency add for whichever team lands him. He's been a key to the Eagles' success all season long and he'll likely have the same impact on whichever team he heads to this offseason.

Expect the linebacker to land a gaudy payday though, which could spell trouble for the Saints' pursuit of him. New Orleans would need to clear quite a bit of cap space to have a serious chance at bringing in the star linebacker.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries, reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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