Dennis Allen's tenure as head coach of the New Orleans Saints has come to an end following a disappointing three-season run that included a seven-game losing streak. After a promising start to the current season, the Saints faltered, culminating in a painful loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Allen's record of 18-25 and failure to make the playoffs ultimately led to his firing. The team struggled with quarterback instability, and the pressure of replacing legendary coach Sean Payton proved too much. Special teams coach Darren Rizzi has been named interim head coach as the Saints now face the challenge of finding a suitable successor.