Dennis Allen's time in charge of the Saints has come to an end after three seasons as the head coach. Here are possible reasons why Allen was let go.

Dennis Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach in February 2022 after Sean Payton abruptly resigned following 16 seasons in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, the day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints' losing streak to seven games — its longest since 1999.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

It's official. Dennis Allen is out as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach in February 2022 after Sean Payton abruptly resigned ...

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.