New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is really twisting the knife in Mike McCarthy’s backside. McCarthy interviewed for the open head coaching position.

Mike McCarthy has pulled himself out of the Saints head coach search. NFL Network reports he’s taking the year off and will look for work in 2026:

The New Orleans Saints won't be hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. That decision was made for them on Tuesday night. McCarthy has dropped out of the race in New Orleans. The veteran coach will instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle,

After a flurry of activity late last week filled three more jobs on this year’s market, only the Saints are still looking for a head coach. Kellen Moore‘s Super Bowl LIX responsibilities introduce a situation similar to 2023,

Mickey Loomis doesn’t believe the Saints need to sell themselves to candidates on why they’re an attractive landing spot: ‘We’re not recruiting’