Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore Cracks Down, Disciplining Two Players for Repeatedly Showing Up Late to Practice After Late-Night Parties

Following an inspiring speech from Gayle Benson during practice, Head Coach Kellen Moore tightened his grip on discipline within the team, issuing firm punishment to players who showed a lack of professionalism despite being in good form.

The atmosphere at the New Orleans Saints training facility was intense this morning after Head Coach Kellen Moore publicly reprimanded and disciplined two players Kool-Aid McKinstry and Jake Haener for showing up late to practice three days in a row due to late-night partying.

According to multiple reports from ESPN and Saints.com, both players have been hit with serious penalties, including being benched from main practice sessions for two days, internal fines, and a possible reduction in playing time in the next game. The move signals Moore’s determination to reestablish strict discipline within the team, especially at a time when the Saints are performing well and could easily fall into complacency.

In a post-practice press conference, Moore delivered a firm and extended statement that left no room for misinterpretation:
"I don’t care who you are, how many fans you have, or how well you’ve played. Here, everyone follows the same standard. When you put on that New Orleans Saints jersey, you represent something bigger than yourself. You respect it. You respect your teammates, and you respect your work. If you can’t discipline yourself, then you don’t deserve to be on the field with us."

Witnesses described the locker room as “silent and tense” after Moore’s speech. Veteran leaders like Alvin Kamara and Demario Davis reportedly voiced support for their coach’s decision, saying, “This team needs someone who’s not afraid to take a stand like that.”

On social media, Saints fans were split. Many praised Moore’s action as a necessary step toward maintaining professionalism and accountability, especially as the team eyes a potential NFC South title run. Others expressed concern that disciplining two promising young players like McKinstry and Haener could affect team morale.

Still, one thing is clear: Kellen Moore is sending a powerful message — in New Orleans, no one is above discipline.
And if the Saints keep performing at this level, fans may soon realize that Moore’s firm approach is exactly what’s fueling their resurgence this season.