Saints fire run game coordinator Paganetti after dismal rushing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 21:14 · Archive

The New Orleans Saints have dismissed run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti following the team's worst rushing performance in franchise history.

The New Orleans Saints have dismissed run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti, marking the first major firing since head coach Kellen Moore joined the team before the 2025 season. The move comes after the Saints managed just 18 rushing yards on 17 attempts in their Week 7 loss to the Steelers in Paris, their worst rushing performance in franchise history since 1999.

Paganetti joined Moore's staff in 2025 after the two spent several seasons together in Philadelphia. He served as an assistant offensive line coach with the Eagles and won Super Bowl LIX with them over the Chiefs. The Saints now rank 28th in rushing yards per game and have struggled with run game execution throughout the season, averaging just 86 rushing yards per game.

The dismissal comes as the Saints search for answers to salvage their season. The team is currently 2-5 in the NFC South and faces the Browns in Week 9. Owner Gayle Benson has already called the team's performance 'unacceptable' and demanded that on-field play restore fans' faith. Travis Etienne is on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, with Alvin Kamara taking his place in the backfield.

How it is being reported

• New Orleans Saints make 'significant' coaching shakeup as team fires coordinator TJ Paganetti after struggles derailed start to the seasonThe dismissal comes as the Saints desperately search for answers to salvage their rapidly derailing campaign after falling to a 2-5 record in the current season.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 21:02
• Saints, Kellen Moore shake up coaching staff with firing: ‘Significant change’The Saints have made a coaching change. New Orleans parted ways with run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti coming off their bye week, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. The news comes following one of the team’s worst rushing performances in franchise history in Week 7 against the Steelers in Paris. The Saints ran for...New York Post · 2 Nov, 16:58

In this story: New Orleans Saints · T.J. Paganetti · Kellen Moore · Alvin Kamara · Pittsburgh Steelers · Philadelphia Eagles · Paris

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