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Report: Saints Coach Sean Payton to Retire

Sean Payton plans to retire after 15 years with the Saints, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapport.

Payton informed New Orleans of his decision on Tuesday, per Rapoport. A news conference is expected to be held Tuesday afternoon.

Payton, 58, went 152–89 in 15 seasons with New Orleans. He led the Saints to the playoffs nine times, including a run to Super Bowl XLIV. New Orleans finished 9–8 in 2021, starting four different starting quarterbacks as the franchise dealt with a number of injuries and COVID-19 absences.

Payton did not commit to returning to New Orleans for the 2022 season on Monday, per Rapoport.