BREAKING NEWS: Saints Coach Payton Stepping Away from Team – Sean Payton has decided to step away as the New Orleans Saints‘ coach after 16 years. Payton is not necessarily retiring permanently but has decided to take a break after 15 seasons as the Saints’ coach, a source told ESPN. He totaled 15 seasons as the New Orleans coach because he was suspended in 2012 as a result of the bounty investigation. It’s not immediately clear what Payton plans to do next. Sources have told ESPN that television networks have shown considerable interest in hiring him. Payton, 58, has three years remaining on his deal with the Saints after signing his latest extension in 2019. So, New Orleans would maintain his rights if he decides to return to coaching — and could require compensation if he wants to coach for another team. Read more at: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33145340/sources-new-orleans-saints-coach-sean-payton-stepping-away-16-years (Mike Triplett/ESPN)
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