Rams set sights on Sean Payton; GM Mickey Loomis open to trade, source says (1 Viewer)

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ATLANTA -- The gears have been put into motion for a possible end of Sean Payton's time with the New Orleans Saints.

The Los Angeles Rams are expected to ask permission this week to speak with Payton about their head coach opening, according to two sources familiar with the situation. General manager Mickey Loomis would be open to trading Payton, the source said.

Payton and Loomis met for about an hour in the Georgia Dome after the Saints-Falcons game Sunday to discuss Payton's future, according to the source.

One source added it's still too early in the process to know the compensation the Saints would ask the Rams for in return for Payton.

Reports of Payton's possible interest in L.A. surfaced less than a month ago after the Rams fired Jeff Fisher. Payton explored options last offseason to leave the Saints, as well, with Indianapolis and San Francisco as possible destinations.

By Larry Holder, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

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