26-02-2025
Jahri Evans spotted at the NFL Scouting Combine, confirming he'll stay on the Saints staff
Jahri Evans spotted at the NFL Scouting Combine, confirming he'll stay on the Saints staff
Kellen Moore announced he would be retaining Keith Williams as the New Orleans Saints wide receivers coach. That was the only coach on the offensive staff that we knew would be retained, until now.
Moore never made an announcement on the fate of Jahri Evans after he took over as Saints head coach. Seeing that NewOrleansFootball's Nick Underhill and other reporters spotted Evans in Indianapolis with the Saints for the NFL Scouting Combine, it's pretty safe to assume Evans will be returning to coaching staff in 2025.
The hiring of longtime Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach T.J. Paganetti suggests Moore would like to run the football effectively, so retaining Evans is a logical move. Evans was an All-Pro guard with the Saints, and has become who is well liked and respected inside the building. After being a training camp intern in 2022, Evans joined the staff in an official capacity in 2023. He's currently listed as an offensive assistant on the Saints' team website. He'd likely return in a similar capacity this upcoming season.
Evans expressed his desire to return to the staff while coaching at the Senior Bowl, but couldn't predict his future with any certainty. Well, the Saints legend got his wish, as he survived the coaching change.
