Under head coach Kellen Moore, the New Orleans Saints have been attempting to finalize their new staff for this upcoming season.
The team will be looking to potentially add to the defensive side of the ball soon as the Saints are set to interview Vikings pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator job. This would be Jones’ third interview of this year’s cycle, having met with both the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars a few weeks back.
Saints will interview Vikings pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator position today. Jones also has interviewed with the Bears and Jaguars during this cycle for their DC jobs.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 15, 2025
Jones spent the last three seasons with the Vikings mostly working under highly praised coordinator and former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Jones also spent a year with the LSU Tigers in 2021 as their defensive coordinator before heading back to the NFL.
The Saints are also expected to have interest in former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, who spent last season as a defensive assistant for the 49ers. He and Jones are the current favorites to land with New Orleans, but Jones will get his opportunity to make a lasting impression before Staley.