Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is returning in 2025 and not pursuing the HC opening with the New Orleans Saints.

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will reportedly return to the team next season and eschew interest from the New Orleans

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was a popular contender for some head coaching vacancies this offseason, but has decided to return to his post for next season.

Per FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz, Kingsbury has elected to run it back with the Commanders next season following the team's stunningly quick year-over-year turnaround. Washington went from having a 4-13 record in 2023 to reaching the NFC Championship Game roughly 12 months later, partly thanks to the play-caller.

Washington’s foundation is now set, but there is plenty of roster construction remaining for General Manager Adam Peters.

Jordan Schultz reports Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury has decided to remain with Washington for 2025 despite receiving interest as a HC candidate. Kingsbury had interest from the Saints to fill the final HC vacancy but will instead return to the Commanders for a second season as offensive coordinator.

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Adam Peters seems to think that the Commanders' offensive coordinator could be in line for another head coaching opportunity sooner rather than later.

Kingsbury declined to conduct any interviews while the Commanders remained in the postseason, where they lost on Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship. The Saints are the only NFL team still seeking to hire a head coach and had requested an interview with Kingsbury that he will not take.