Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after loss to Panthers – NBC10 Philadelphia

One other NFL head coach has been terminated.

The New Orleans Saints fired Dennis Allen on Monday following their loss to the Carolina Panthers, NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported and the crew later confirmed. After beginning the season 2-0, the Saints have misplaced seven straight video games.

Assistant head coach and particular groups coordinator Darren Rizzi was named the Saints’ interim head coach forward of their Week 10 sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons.

Allen, 52, was employed by the Saints to interchange Sean Payton in 2022. He posted a 7-10 document that yr, then went 9-8 final season earlier than fading to 2-7 in 2024. This tenure mirrors his first head teaching run with the Raiders, when he was fired in 2014 halfway by means of his third season with the crew. He was the Saints’ defensive coordinator from 2015-21 beneath Payton.

The Saints’ roster has been decimated by accidents this yr, with quarterback Derek Carr lacking a number of video games earlier than returning to the lineup on Sunday. Tight finish Taysom Hill, broad receiver Rashid Shaheed, middle Erik McCoy, deal with Ryan Ramczyk, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and cornerback Paulson Adebo have all missed time, as nicely.

Even with the accidents, it appears as if the loss to the Panthers in Week 9 was the ultimate straw for possession. The Saints outgained the Panthers by 181 yards, received the turnover and time of possession battles and had 10 extra first downs, however fell aside within the closing moments of the 23-22 loss. Receiver Chris Olave suffered a concussion within the sport and there was drama on social media with former star Michael Thomas, too.

Allen is the second NFL head coach to be fired this season after the New York Jets fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8.