Saints dismiss coach Allen after seventh straight defeat

The New Orleans Saints have dismissed manager Dennis Allen after losing their 7^th consecutive match at the past weekend, the franchise shared today.

Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi will lead the franchise until they hire a replacement.

New Orleans triumphed in their 1^st 2 matches this campaign but haven’t won since, with their latest defeat coming to the Carolina Panthers in a 23-22 loss.

Saints part ways with head coach Dennis Allen. (via @RapSheet, @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/ApY1VXt9li

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“Allen has been part of our franchise for many seasons. Dennis is highly regarded within the league. He has been extremely loyal and professional and, without a doubt, an excellent football coach for the Saints. Because of that, it is very tough for me and our team,” New Orleans owner Gayle Benson claimed.

This is the 1^st mid-campaign dismissing for New Orleans since the late Tom Benson purchased the organization in 1985. The last in-campaign dismissal came when Dick Nolan was fired after an 0-12 start to his 3^rd campaign in 1980.