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Kellen Moore Introduced as Saints Head Coach, Faces Questions on Derek Carr's Future

The Saints' new coach, fresh off a Super Bowl win, navigates a challenging start with salary cap issues and uncertainty surrounding key players.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/File Photo
Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • Kellen Moore, 36, was introduced as the New Orleans Saints' head coach, making him the youngest in the NFL after winning a Super Bowl as the Eagles' offensive coordinator.
  • Moore praised quarterback Derek Carr but avoided committing to him as the starter for the 2025 season, citing a need to evaluate the roster fully.
  • The Saints face significant salary cap challenges, being nearly $60 million over the limit, with Carr's $51 million cap hit adding complexity to roster decisions.
  • Moore emphasized adaptability in play-calling and expressed confidence in competing for the NFC South despite the team's financial constraints and recent struggles.
  • Owner Gayle Benson's press conference gaffe, accidentally referring to Moore as 'Ellen,' went viral, overshadowing the introduction and drawing mixed reactions from fans.