Kafka completed an in-person interview with the Saints last Saturday, his second with the team. Soon after that, he left to begin his duties coaching the National team in the Senior Bowl this week.

Kafka, who played quarterback at St. Rita and Northwestern, has interviewed for eight head-coaching positions in the last three hiring cycles.

Is Giants AHC/OC Mike Kafka one step closer to landing the Saints head coaching job after Aaron Glenn withdrew to accept the Jets HC job?

If he doesn’t land the Saints job, there is a “strong sentiment” that the New York Giants will return play-calling duties to Mike Kafka.

The New Orleans Saints will hold a second interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's

With Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron ... move New York Giants assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka one step closer to landing his first NFL head coaching job.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers headman removed himself from the New Orleans Saints head coaching race last night. McCarthy’s intentions will now be on the 2026 head coaching cycle.

According to Nick Underhill, the Saints don’t currently have any more planned interviews for head coaching candidates. New Orleans’ most recent interview

The Dallas Cowboys didn't renew the contract of McCarthy following a 7-10 season in 2024. He was 49-35 with two NFC East titles in five seasons in Dallas. He is 174-112-2 in 18 seasons as a head coach, including 125 wins and a Super Bowl championship with the Green Bay Packers (2006-18).

Kliff Kingsbury will remain the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator despite interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams during this head-coaching cycle, according to multiple reports. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy also will not be the Saints’ new head coach this season, according to multiple reports.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.

The New Orleans Saints are the last team to appoint a head coach with their search being narrowed down after two of the presumptive favorites pulled out and leaving them with just a few options