New Orlean Saints Fire Head Coach Dennis Allen Amid Losing Streak

Allen said he was both grateful for the position and disappointed with the outcome.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov 3, 2024. Scott Kinser/Imagn Images via Reuters

The New Orleans Saints have parted ways with head coach Dennis Allen after two seasons, the team announced Monday. Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi has been appointed as the interim head coach.

Allen, who became the 17th head coach in franchise history on Feb. 8, 2022, said he was both grateful for the position and disappointed with the outcome, in a statement following his dismissal.