NFL Super Bowl - The New Orleans Saints are expected to hire former Cleveland browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods to be their new defensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The hire comes after New Orleans moved on from both of their co-defensive coordinators in 2022. Ryan Neilsen was hired as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator; Kris Richard will not be returning to New Orleans in 2023.
Additional reporting from NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill notes that while Saints head coach Dennis Allen will dictate scheme and ultimately be responsible for the defense, Woods will be Allen's top assistant and help out defensive backs.