Former Alabama quarterback **Greg McElroy** sparked speculation this week about **Nick Saban** potentially returning to coaching.
“A very much in-the-know person that I have a lot of respect for and have spent a lot of time around, and just really, really admire — they seem to think Nick Saban is not done coaching,” McElroy said. “He’s pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again.”
The comments sent shockwaves through the sports world.
Most analysts believe Saban would target the NFL rather than returning to college football. **Urban Meyer** weighed in on where the former Alabama coach might land next.
“I would say very little to no chance he would get involved in college, but I think he would take phone calls from the NFL,” Meyer told reporters.
Several NFL teams with struggling coaches have been mentioned as potential destinations. No official discussions have been confirmed.
The **Cleveland Browns** emerged as the most likely landing spot for Saban if he decides to return to coaching next season. Multiple reports have connected the Hall of Fame coach to the franchise.
Cleveland’s front office faces mounting pressure after years of disappointment. The organization hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2020 and continues to struggle with quarterback development.
“Cleveland might need an infusion of life after what’s expected to be another miserable campaign in the 2025 NFL season. If Nick Saban is truly looking to coach again, there’s nothing that would boost his legacy more than reviving a historic Browns franchise desperate for a return to glory,” Sports Illustrated’s Andy Quach wrote.
The Browns are expected to select a quarterback in next year’s draft. That timeline would give Saban the opportunity to develop his own signal-caller from the ground up.
Saban compiled a **292-71-1 record** during his college coaching career. He won seven national championships between LSU and Alabama before stepping down in January.
The 73-year-old coach previously spent time in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins from 2005-2006. His professional record was 15-17 before returning to college football at Alabama.
