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Saints assistant OL coach Jahri Evans accepts offer with Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: Jahri Evans #73 of the New Orleans Saints blocks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on November 30, 2014 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jahri Evans has officially accepted an offer to become the new assistant offensive line coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the same role he filled for the New Orleans Saints under Kellen Moore in 2025. Evans began his coaching career in 2022 with New Orleans as a training camp intern before being brought on full-time a year later.

The Pennsylvania native will now return home with an opportunity to rejuvenate the Steelers’ offensive line group under the leadership of newly hired Mike McCarthy. Evans finished out his playing time in the league with McCarthy as his head coach while they were both employed by the Green Bay Packers.

Before playing home games at Lambeau Field in the 2017 regular season, the six-time Pro Bowl guard spent a decade in New Orleans, where he would win Super Bowl XLIV with the Saints. Evans was a crucial piece of the Saints’ success and offensive production. He was named to the AP All-Pro First Team four consecutive years from 2009-12. Evans earned second-team honors in 2013.

Jahri served as the epitome of an “Iron Man” athlete. Over the course of his 12-year career, Evans missed just nine games while starting in every game of his 193 total appearances, including playoffs. His prowess on and off the field has earned Evans the honor of being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, for the past three years, although he has yet to be enshrined.

Pittsburgh will be getting a talented former player and coach on their staff ahead of the 2026 season.

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[New Orleans Saints]

Saints QB coach Scott Tolzien interviewing for Steelers OC job

Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien (left) and quarterback Tyler Shough (6) during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien is interviewing for the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator job, per Jeremy Fowler.

The Steelers have notified the Saints that they plan to interview assistant Scott Tolzien for offensive coordinator, per sources.

Tolzien was a Mike McCarthy quarterback in Green Bay and assistant in Dallas. He coached Saints quarterbacks Tyler Shough this year. pic.twitter.com/Yq46lNquAW

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 29, 2026

Tolzien joined the Saints coaching staff in 2025 as part of Kellen Moore’s team. The former NFL quarterback was a player for the Steelers’ new head coach, Mike McCarthy, during his time with the Green Bay Packers, and coached under McCarthy with the Dallas Cowboys as quarterbacks coach before joining Kellen Moore in New Orleans under the same position after McCarthy was fired in 2024.

Tolzien has been a vital part of the development of starting quarterback Tyler Shough, who showed tremendous development after earning the starting job halfway through the season. Part of the Saints’ feeling comfortable without a veteran quarterback on the roster was their experience on the coaching staff, with Tolzien, Moore, and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier all being former passers in the NFL. While Nussmeier and Moore will obviously both remain on the roster, the potential loss of Tolzien could be significant.

Vote for @TylerShough2 for Rookie of the Year!

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— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 29, 2026

Tolzien is only 38 years old and has been coaching since 2019, when he joined the Wisconsin Badgers as an analyst. After joining the Cowboys in 2023, Tolzien’s acceleration up the coaching ladder has been impressive, and a move to offensive coordinator may be the final step before he gets a chance at being a head coach.

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[New Orleans Saints]

Fleur-de-Links, January 30: The Saints are finally close to positive cap space

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Mickey Loomisexecutive vice president and general manager of the New Orleans Saints stands on the field during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saints QB Tyler Shough draws high praise from Panthers legend​

Another name added to the long list.

2026 provides opportunity for Saints to be free of salary cap shackles​

A big decision the Saints have to think about this offseason.

Saints predicted to cut ties with $24 million 5-time Pro Bowl playmaker in trade with Chiefs​

Interesting…. but unlikely.

Saints offensive coordinator and former Saints and 1994 Senior Bowl QB Doug Nussmeier talks to his son Garrett Nussmeier after a Senior Bowl practice Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/tc6BULRPxM

— Glenn Guilbeau (@SportBeatTweet) January 30, 2026

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[New Orleans Saints]

Fleur-de-Links, January 29: Will the Saints lose one of their top free agents?

One-year out: Did the Saints overpay for Juwan Johnson?​

A very hated move by the Saints may have worked out in the end.

Advanced metric proves Saints had one of 2025’s best draft classes​

The best start to a rebuild you can have.

Saints’ Alontae Taylor Gets Murky Pre-Free Agency Update​

Will the CB come back to New Orleans?

Tyler Shough is aiming to becoming the 5th player in Saints history to win NFL Rookie of The Year and on the same night Drew Brees is expected to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He gave his thoughts on sharing the night at NFL Honors with the Saints legend pic.twitter.com/5qlZST2wq2

— wdsu (@wdsu) January 28, 2026

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[New Orleans Saints]

Saints to play the first NFL game in Paris, France

Stade de France

There have been rumors swirling for a while now, but today, the NFL has officially confirmed the news that the New Orleans Saints will play the first regular season NFL game in Paris, France. The opponent, date and kickoff time will be announced at a later date.

The game will be played at the Stade de France, which is located in the Saint-Denis commune and is roughly 32 miles north of the Eiffel Tower. The stadium has a seating capacity of just over 80,000, which makes it the largest in France.

In 2023, the Saints established their marketing rights in Paris, France and last summer, Saints owner Gayle Benson, LB Demario Davis, Paris Musketeers head coach Jack Del Rio, and several other Saints staff members traveled to Paris to enhance the Saints’ brand visibility and strengthen the connection between the team and fans abroad by participating in and sponsoring a series of community events. Since then, there has been much speculation that they would be host a game in the city during the 2026 NFL season.

“We are excited to be selected to play in the first regular season game to take place in France,” said Saints Owner Gayle Benson. “This moment is special not only because of the strong cultural connection between Louisiana and France, but also because we will compete before a growing Saints fan base in Paris. I am grateful to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Charles Kushner, Ambassador of the United States to France, and the French Government, especially Laurent Bili, Ambassador of France to the United States, and Samuel Ducroquet, Ambassador of France to Sport, for helping make this historic event possible.”

This will be Saints’ first international game since facing the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 2, 2022.

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