Other NFL teams believe that the New Orleans Saints will grant permission for coach Sean Payton to speak with them about head-coaching vacancies this week, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Schefter reported that Payton and GM Mickey Loomis are expected to meet this week, and other teams are waiting to see what results. If Payton is allowed to speak with other teams, the issue would then become compensation.
Payton still has two years remaining on his contract, so the Saints and any interested teams would have to agree on the level of reimbursement if Payton leaves.