Report: Fox set to add Sean Payton as NFL studio analyst

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is nearing an agreement to join Fox as an NFL studio analyst, reports Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.

Payton is expected to be on "Fox NFL Kickoff" and "Fox NFL Sunday," adds Marchand.

The 58-year-old also reportedly generated interest from Amazon.

Payton stepped away from coaching in January but didn't rule out a potential return to the sidelines in the future. Payton coached the Saints for 15 seasons from 2006-21, posting a 152-89 record and helping New Orleans win its first Super Bowl title.

Fox is still looking to replace Troy Aikman as its top NFL game analyst. Payton emerged as a strong candidate, but he hasn't discussed the job with Fox, Marchand reports.

Aikman, the Hall of Fame quarterback who sat next to Joe Buck in the broadcast booth, left Fox for ESPN after 20 years. Fox recently announced that Kevin Burkhardt will replace Buck, who also joined ESPN.