The New Orleans Saints won’t be competing in this weekend’s AFC and NFC Championship Games, but many of their former players and coaches will be fighting for the chance to advance to Super Bowl LVIII.
By our count, 17 former Saints have a shot at moving on to the final stage — here’s a quick look at the list suiting up for the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Steve Spagnuolo, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Coordinator, signals during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Oct 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker coach Ken Flajole is carted off the field at half-time after being hit on the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints center Austin Reiter (62) walks off the field against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Arthur Maulet (37) prepares before an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
FS Marcus Williams (Baltimore Ravens)
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (43) attempts to tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Bobby Rainey (38), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) breaks up a pass intended for Duke wide receiver Eli Pancol (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Swilling was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Dan Campbell (Detroit Lions head coach)
Jan 13, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints assistant head coach and tight end coach Dan Campbell during pregame of a NFC Divisional playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Glenn (Detroit Lions defensive coordinator)
New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn, left, works with New Orleans Saints cornerback Keith Washington Jr. (38) during an NFL football training camp practice inside the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (David Grunfeld, The Advocate via AP, Pool)
Mark Brunell (Detroit Lions QB coach)
January 3, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Mark Brunell (11) hands off against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
J.T. Barrett (Detroit Lions assistant QB coach)
May 24, 2018; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback J.T. Barrett (5) during organized team activities at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 21-16. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Dec 30, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (22) runs to the end zone after intercepting a pass by Jameis Winston during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Darryl Tapp (San Francisco 49ers assistant DL coach)
Aug 26, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Darryl Tapp (55) pressures Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Texans 13-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
S Erik Harris (San Francisco 49ers practice squad)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker (14) hits Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
DT T.Y. McGill (San Francisco 49ers practice squad)
Nov 21, 2022; Mexico City, MEX; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle T.Y. McGill (96) tackles Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second quarter at Estadio Azteca. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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