Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes under pressure from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) pulls in a pass against New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers kicker Lirim Hajrullahu (3) kicks a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) pulls in a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) pulls in a pass against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries for a touchdown against New Orleans Saints safety Jeff Heath (38) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) pulls in a pass against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers kicker Lirim Hajrullahu (3) kicks a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) pulls in a pass against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Ian Thomas (80) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries for a touchdown past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Albert Huggins (95) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries as New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) is blocked in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries as New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) is blocked in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) scrambles under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints cheerleaders, now called the Saints Cheer Krewe, perform in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and cornerback P.J. Williams (26) pursue a fumble by Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara carries between Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin (42) and outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) is stopped by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94), defensive end Marcus Davenport and cornerback P.J. Williams (26) pursue a fumble by Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, foreground right, celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints cheerleaders, now called the Saints Cheer Krewe, perform in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) reacts in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks up after being sacked in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) pulls in a pass against Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) tries to elude New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill is hit by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (90) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is stopped in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams looks up while being tended to after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) chases New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) reacts in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) pulls in a pass against Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack with defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers fans celebrate in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes (98) and outside linebacker Frankie Luvu (49) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule calls out from the bench in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (97) and defensive end Morgan Fox (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Christian Ringo (70) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) carries against Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is brought down by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore and safety Malcolm Jenkins, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) is brought down by Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates his touchdown pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) and running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrate their touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints returner Deonte Harris (11) returns a kickoff against Carolina Panthers cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) carries against Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) and defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates his touchdown pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) celebrates a stop in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold as Darnold walks to the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore leaps into the stands after an interception by defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) pulls in a pass against Carolina Panthers cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) tries to intercept a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) carries in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-20. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints fans celebrate in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) returns an interception ahead of Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) and running back Chuba Hubbard (30) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries for a long gain against Carolina Panthers cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29) and defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-20. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) celebrates his interception with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) returns an interception ahead of Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack with middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive coach Dennis Allen is seen during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in New Orleans. On Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, two people familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Saints have promoted Allen to head coach. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) wears a mask as he warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The NFL has suspended all aspects of its COVID-19 protocols, citing recent trends showing that the spread of the coronavirus is declining. In an agreement with the players' association, the league sent a memo to the 32 teams Thursday, March 3, 2022, in which it mentioned “encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity of COVID-19, the evolving guidance from the CDC, changes to state law and the counsel of our respective experts” as reasons for the move.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Jan. 2, 2022. The Carolina Panthers have received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton for their vacant head coaching position, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle, File)