The Associated PressAP sources: Saints' Nielsen passes on LSU job, stays in NFL
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen informed LSU on Tuesday that he will not take the Tigers' defensive coordinator job after initially agreeing in principle to do to so, two people familiar with the situation said. The people spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on condition on anonymity because negotiations have not been made public by LSU or the Saints. A person told the AP on Monday that Nielsen had agreed in principle to take the LSU position, but that some outstanding contract issues still needed to be resolved.
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The Falcons are transitioning into a new era under head coach Arthur Smith, who must now fill out his staff with assistant coaches that share his vision for the team.
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