Saints Fire Head Coach Dennis Allen After Loss to Panthers, 2-7 Start to Season

Saints' Season Spirals Downward After Loss to Panthers

The New Orleans Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen on Monday, one day after the team's 24-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers dropped them to 2-7 on the season.

The Saints have now lost six straight games, and their offense has struggled mightily all season. They rank 31st in the NFL in scoring and 30th in total yards.

Allen's Tenure Ends After Less Than Two Seasons

Allen was hired as the Saints' head coach in January 2022, replacing Sean Payton, who retired after 15 seasons with the team.

Allen had previously served as the Saints' defensive coordinator from 2015 to 2021.

Saints' Search for a New Head Coach Begins

The Saints will now begin the search for a new head coach. They are expected to cast a wide net, considering both internal and external candidates.

Some potential candidates include former Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt, former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, and current Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.

Saints' Season in Jeopardy

The Saints' season is now in jeopardy after their 2-7 start. They are last in the NFC South and face an uphill battle to make the playoffs.

The Saints will try to snap their six-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.