The #Saints have fired coach Dennis Allen after a humbling loss to the #Panthers, per me and @MikeGarafolo. pic.twitter.com/HrVl6A4ZnN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2024
There it is. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen in the wake of Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. Allen’s team had slumped into a 2-7 start to his third season, putting him at 18-25 to this point with New Orleans.
Something needed to change. This was an unprecedented move — the Saints hadn’t fired a coach in-season since 1980, but the team’s lack of success demanded action. Even if Allen’s dismissal doesn’t turn their season around, it’s a clear indication that ownership is engaged and things will go differently moving forward.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for word on who will be named the interim coach and how the Saints will approach Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
