Saints fire Allen after 7th loss in a row

Sean Payton expected to take over as interim head coach

Saints (2-5) host Seahawks (2-4) on Monday Night Football

The New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen after a seventh straight loss dropped the team to 2-5 on the season, according to multiple reports. Defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen will reportedly serve as interim head coach while the Saints conduct a search for Allen's replacement.

The Saints have struggled mightily this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in several key metrics, including points per game (26th), yards per game (29th), and points allowed per game (25th). The team has also been plagued by injuries, with several key players missing significant time, including quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Michael Thomas.

Allen was hired as the Saints' head coach in 2022 after spending the previous seven seasons as the team's defensive coordinator. He was tasked with replacing Sean Payton, who retired after the 2021 season. However, the Saints have not been able to replicate the success they enjoyed under Payton, who led the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2010.

The Saints will host the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football in their next game. The Seahawks are also 2-5 on the season, so both teams will be looking to turn their seasons around.