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Jan 25, 2022

In a major NFL coaching development, the New Orleans Saints are now in the market for a new head coach. Several reports indicate that longtime Saints head coach Sean Payton is leaving the team. one from Saints beat writer Nick Underhill notes that Payton will retire. - Payton, 58, has been the head coach in New Orleans since the 2006 season. He posted a record of 152-89 and won a Super Bowl following the 2009 campaign. There have been hints and whispers that Payton was pondering a move away from the team in recent days, but it’s still a stunning piece of news. - There are considerable ties between Payton and the Lions coaching staff. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell served as the tight ends coach and assistant head coach under Payton from 2016-2020. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was the defensive backs coach in New Orleans in the same timeframe. - There is no word on any potential successor, but expect Glenn’s name to at least be mentioned as a possible candidate. - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Lions Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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