New Orleans Saints Fire Head Coach Dennis Allen

Former Defensive Coordinator to Take Over as Interim Head Coach

Saints Finish Season With 6-11 Record

The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen after a disappointing 6-11 season. Allen, who was hired in 2022, went 13-19 in his two seasons with the team.

Defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen will take over as interim head coach for the final two games of the season. Nielsen has been with the Saints since 2017 and has been credited with helping to improve the team's defense in recent years.

The Saints' decision to fire Allen comes after a season in which the team struggled on both sides of the ball. The offense, led by quarterback Andy Dalton, finished 31st in the NFL in scoring, while the defense allowed the most points in the league.

The Saints' struggles this season have been attributed to a number of factors, including injuries to key players, poor play from the offensive line, and a lack of playmakers on defense.

The Saints will now begin the search for a new head coach. Nielsen is considered to be a candidate for the job, but the team is also expected to interview other candidates from outside the organization.

The Saints' next game is on Sunday, January 1, against the Carolina Panthers. The team will then close out the season on January 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.