The New Orleans Saints have informed defensive coordinator Dennis Allen that they are hiring him as their next head coach.
Allen, 49, will replace his longtime boss, Sean Payton, who stepped away two weeks ago. This will be Allen’s second stint as a head coach after he went 8-28 as coach of the Oakland Raiders from 2012-2014.
Saints have informed their defensive coordinator Dennis Allen that they are hiring him as their next head coach, sources tell ESPN.
Once again Allen replaces Sean Payton, minus the interim title.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2022
🏈Bears: Matt Eberflus
🏈Broncos: Nathaniel Hackett
🏈Giants: Brian Daboll
🏈Raiders: Josh McDaniels
🏈Vikings: Kevin O’Connell
🏈Jaguars: Doug Pederson
🏈Dolphins: Mike McDaniel
🏈Texans: Lovie Smith
🏈Saints: Dennis Allen— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2022