Darren Rizzi (born July 21, 1970) is an American professional football coach who was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) after taking over from fired head coach Dennis Allen on November 4, 2024.

Nov 4, 2024 · Now, stepping in to replace Allen on an interim basis is Darren Rizzi, the team's assistant head coach and special teams coordinator. Rizzi is currently in his sixth season as a...

Darren Rizzi was named special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints on February 11, 2019 and added the important role of assistant head coach in 2022 under Head Coach...

Nov 14, 2024 · Rizzi and the Saints had just snapped a seven-game losing streak, victory over a division rival coupling with his toilet anecdote in transforming the mood entirely from that with which...

Nov 4, 2024 · Darren Rizzi was named special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints on February 11, 2019 and added the important role of assistant head coach in 2022 under Head Coach...

Nov 4, 2024 · Darren Rizzi replaces Dennis Allen as the interim head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Here's what you need to know about the New Jersey native and former Miami Dolphins...

Nov 9, 2024 · When the Saints fired coach Dennis Allen this week, special teams coach Darren Rizzi was the obvious choice to take over as interim. Part of it is his background, and part of it is his attitude.

Nov 4, 2024 · The New Orleans Saints participated in a press conference on Monday, November 4, 2024 to appoint Darren Rizzi as the interim head coach of the New Orleans Saints for the remainder of...

Dec 23, 2024 · When Dennis Allen was fired in November, it came as little surprise that special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi took over as head coach on an interim basis. As expected, the latter sees the team’s stretch run as a means of auditioning for the position on a full-time basis.

Jul 21, 2024 · Darren Rizzi was named special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints on February 11, 2019 and added the important role of assistant head coach in 2022 under Head Coach Dennis Allen....