Nov 4, 2024 · Allen took over as head coach after Sean Payton walked away in 2022, transitioning from defensive coordinator, a gig he'd held for seven seasons in New Orleans, to the big chair. In 43 games as...

Nov 4, 2024 · Allen spent most of his NFL coaching career with the Saints organization. His first stint in New Orleans was from 2006-10 under Sean Payton. He served as a defensive line coach (2006-07) and...

Nov 4, 2024 · Payton abdicated his position on Jan. 25, 2022, and Allen was named the head coach by Feb. 8. The organization wanted the continuity of having someone on Payton's staff take over...

Nov 4, 2024 · He was appointed head coach in 2022 after working as the team’s defensive coordinator between 2015 and 2021 under Sean Payton. In three seasons at the helm of the franchise, Allen had a...

Nov 4, 2024 · The 2024 season marked Allen's third as head coach of the Saints. The 52-year-old was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2022 following Sean Payton's decision to retire.

Nov 4, 2024 · Allen leaves his post with a combined record of 18-25 as the Saints' head man, going 7-10 in his first year replacing longtime coach Sean Payton, then improving to 9-8 in 2023.

Nov 4, 2024 · Dennis Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach in February 2022 after Sean Payton abruptly resigned following 16 seasons in New Orleans.

Nov 4, 2024 · The team released a statement from Allen, who was a Saints assistant from 2006-2010 and then their successful defensive coordinator from 2015-2021 before becoming head coach when Sean Payton...

Nov 4, 2024 · The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen after a 2-7 start this season and named special teams coach Darren Rizzi as the organization’s interim head coach, the team announced Monday....

Nov 4, 2024 · Allen, 52, was hired by the Saints to replace Sean Payton in 2022. He posted a 7-10 record that year, then went 9-8 last season before fading to 2-7 in 2024. This tenure mirrors his...