BREAKING: Cardinals and Texans receive permission from Saints to interview Sean Payton for HC role

There are currently five head coaching vacanies in the NFL, and former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is expected to fill one of them.

The Saints have already granted the Denver Broncos permission to speak with the former Super-Bowl winning head coach. Moments ago, news surfaced that the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans had requested access to interview Payton, which was approved by the team.

Ian Rapoport

@RapSheet

The #AZCardinals have received permission to speak with #Saints coach Sean Payton, sources say, as they plot out their coaching search. One of the more coveted coaches available, Payton also has an interview looming with the #Broncos.

1334

322

The #AZCardinals have received permission to speak with #Saints coach Sean Payton, sources say, as they plot out their coaching search. One of the more coveted coaches available, Payton also has an interview looming with the #Broncos. https://t.co/cucRHAwmJz

The Cardinals parted ways with head coach Kliff Kingsbury yesterday after going 4-13 this season and putting together only one winning season with the team back in 2021 during a four season stint.

Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter

Sources: The Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who 10 months ago signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.

The Cardinals still never have had a head coach - any head coach - last longer than six years while the team has existed for over 100 years.

27812

4156

Sources: The Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who 10 months ago signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.

The Cardinals still never have had a head coach - any head coach - last longer than six years while the team has existed for over 100 years. https://t.co/kYWb1AfjIG

The Texans, on the other hand, fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season at the mantle. With Smith as HC the team finished last in the AFC South. This comes a season after firing Dave Culley from the same role.

---

Where will Sean Payton coach in 2023?

New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons

It's no secret that Sean Payton will be back in the NFL in 2023. The question is, who will he be coaching for? There are currently five head-coaching jobs open as of right now heading into 2023.

Tom Pelissero

@TomPelissero

There are now five NFL head coaching vacancies:

#Panthers
#Colts
#Broncos
#Texans
#Cardinals

680

108

There are now five NFL head coaching vacancies:

#Panthers
#Colts
#Broncos
#Texans
#Cardinals

The Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals all have open positions as head coaches.

The Saints reportedly want at least one first-round pick in return for the rights of Payton.

​