Saints fire run-game coordinator after bye week

Field Level Media|published: Mon 2nd November, 14:21 2026

Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints run game coordinator coach T.J. Paganetti during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Saints fired second-year run-game coordinator T.J. Paganetti on Monday.

Head coach Kellen Moore said he'll be part of a collaboration with others on the offensive staff, including offensive line coach Brendan Nugent, to fill the role.

"We get a collaborative effort with the entire offensive staff, similar to the pass game. I've always been a big group meeting structure as far as having everyone in there and involved. It's been that way since Dallas, L.A. and Philadelphia," Moore said on Monday.

Paganetti, 37, joined Moore's staff in February 2025 following two stints with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Saints rank 28th in the NFL with 86.0 rushing yards per game this season. They finished in the same spot in 2025 (94.3).

Coming off their bye week, the Saints (2-5) will return to action Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns (5-3).

Paganetti held multiple roles and won two Super Bowls on the Eagles' staff (2013-14, 2017-24). He was the run game specialist in 2024 when Saquon Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX.

He was a graduate assistant and linebackers coach at his alma mater Oregon from 2015-16.

--Field Level Media

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