Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is returning in 2025 and not pursuing the HC opening with the New Orleans Saints.
The Commanders' first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.
Per FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz, Kingsbury has elected to run it back with the Commanders next season following the team's stunningly quick year-over-year turnaround. Washington went from having a 4-13 record in 2023 to reaching the NFC Championship Game roughly 12 months later, partly thanks to the play-caller.
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was a popular contender for some head coaching vacancies this offseason, but has decided to return to his post for next season.
Kliff Kingsbury will return as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator, a move that was anticipated for some time given his comfort level on Dan Quinn’s staff.
The Commanders got some good news that OC Kliff Kingsbury will not be pursuing a head coaching job this offseason.
Jordan Schultz reports Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury has decided to remain with Washington for 2025 despite receiving interest as a HC candidate. Kingsbury had interest from the Saints to fill the final HC vacancy but will instead return to the Commanders for a second season as offensive coordinator.
Kingsbury turned down a head coaching interview from the Saints to remain as Washington’s offensive coordinator. Plus, notes on hirings around the NFL.
Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL’s last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints.
Earlier in the day, Kliff Kingsbury pulled out of the search as well, decided to remain as offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders. Previously, Aaron Glenn and Joe Brady rebuffed overtures from the Saints with Glenn choosing the New York Jets head coaching position while Brady opted to remain as offensive coordinator in Buffalo.
Kingsbury came to Washington after spending four seasons as the Cardinals’ head coach, going 28-37-1 in the regular season with zero playoff wins before getting fired after the 2022 season. The Commanders enjoyed a renaissance season under head coach Dan Quinn and Kingsbury this year, going 12-5 and winning their first postseason game since 2005.