The New Orleans Saints have hired former Georgia and Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to the team's staff, Chris Low of ESPN reported Friday.

Grantham, 56, most recently served as an analyst on the Alabama staff during the 2022 season, and had reportedly interviewed for the Crimson Tide's vacant defensive coordinator position.

It's unclear what role Grantham will have with the Saints, but the team is in need of a new defensive coordinator and a defensive line coach. 

Saints coach Dennis Allen reportedly planned to interview former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods for the coordinator spot.

Grantham has NFL experience in both roles, including working as defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns from 2005-07. He has been a defensive line coach for the Colts, Texans and Cowboys.

He has also been a defensive coordinator on the college level at Louisville and Mississippi State. 

The Falcons hired former Saints co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen and New Orleans has parted ways with co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Kris Richard.

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