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Saints owner Benson, after pointed comments, endorses Moore and coaches

Saints owner Gayle Benson endorsed Kellen Moore and the coaching staff Friday, three days after her pointed comments about the state of the team.

By Ian Rapoport · ESPN

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:07 PM

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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson endorsed head coach Kellen Moore, signaling no coaching changes are imminent.
Benson previously told the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club that the team's 1-4 record was unacceptable.
The Saints enter Sunday having lost three consecutive games while allowing 30.2 points per contest.

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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson endorsed head coach Kellen Moore and his coaching staff during a Friday practice appearance. Her public display of support indicates that no coaching change is imminent, despite the team's difficult 1-4 start to the season.

The endorsement followed Benson's pointed remarks to the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club, where she described the team's record as unacceptable. The Saints have dropped three straight games while managing significant injuries to Travis Etienne, Kelvin Banks Jr., and rookie Jordyn Tyson.

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