"Moving swiftly to counter what appeared to be growing NFL interest in Steve Spagnuolo as a defensive coordinator, New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton decided Thursday to offer him the job in New Orleans, according to sources familiar with the matter. No contract had been signed late Thursday, however, but an announcement is expected by the Saints some time Friday.

Spagnuolo reportedly was not in New Orleans late Thursday and is not expected to meet with the media Friday, team officials said."