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 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 · 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 10, 2024 · During their first game under new leadership, cameras caught what Saints players have seen in the building for years now: Rizzi's unbridled intensity and enthusiasm.

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...

Jan 21, 2025 · Rizzi has been a long-time special teams coordinator in the NFL and has ties to Johnson. He broke into the league with the Miami Dolphins when Johnson was there and was their special teams ...

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...

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...