He missed the 2012 season when the NFL suspended Payton, assistant coach Joe Vitt, general manager Mickey Loomis and four players after an investigation found the Saints had a performance pool offering cash rewards for key plays, including big hits. The player suspensions eventually were overturned by former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, and Payton was reinstated early in 2013.
Sean Payton, 58, will retire from coaching. He went 152-89 in 15 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including 9 playoff appearances.
