Dennis Allen (American football)

Dennis James Allen (born September 22, 1972) is an American football coach who is the head coach for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He served as head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 2012 to 2014. Allen also previously coached for the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, University of Tulsa, and his alma mater, Texas A&M University. In 2022, Allen was promoted to head coach of the Saints after spending the previous seven seasons as the team's defensive coordinator.

Dennis Allen
New Orleans Saints
Position:Head coach
Personal information
Born: (1972-09-22) September 22, 1972
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
High school:L. D. Bell (Hurst, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (1992–1995)
Undrafted:1996
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Texas A&M (1996–1999)
    Graduate assistant
  • Tulsa (2000–2001)
    Secondary coach
  • Atlanta Falcons (20022003)
    Defensive quality control coordinator
  • Atlanta Falcons (20042005)
    Defensive assistant
  • New Orleans Saints (20062007)
    Assistant defensive line coach
  • New Orleans Saints (20082010)
    Secondary coach
  • Denver Broncos (2011)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Oakland Raiders (20122014)
    Head coach
  • New Orleans Saints (2015)
    Senior defensive assistant
  • New Orleans Saints (20152021)
    Defensive coordinator
  • New Orleans Saints (2022–present)
    Head coach
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
Head coaching record
Regular season:24–46 (.343)
Coaching stats at PFR
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