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.

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....

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...

Nov 7, 2024 · New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi is emphasizing change as he takes over for this season's final eight games.

Jan 17, 2025 · Darren Rizzi finished the 2024-25 season as the interim coach for the New Orleans Saints.When Dennis Allen was fired after a 2-7 start, Rizzi was promoted from special teams coordinator to the top ...

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 Dennis...

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...

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....

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...

Jul 23, 2022 · Darren Rizzi was named special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints on February 11, 2019 and adds the important role of assistant head coach in 2022 under Head Coach Dennis...