New Orleans Saints Part Ways With Defensive Coordinator

The New Orleans Saints were expected to compete for the NFC South crown in 2022, and even with the Buccaneers winning the division at 8-9, the Saints weren't able to be competitive, and understandably, that's led to some big changes.

Just days after co-Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen took the full role in Atlanta, the team have now parted ways with their other co-Defensive Coordinator in Kris Richard, meaning that this defence could get an entirely new look in 2023.

The #Saints parted ways with co-defensive coordinator/secondary Kris Richard, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

New Orleans' other co-DC, Ryan Nielsen, recently took the DC job in Atlanta. Significant changes on D.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 1, 2023

With Dennis Allen remaining as Head Coach, they'll be looking to bring in a veteran that can help them compete on the defensive side of the ball right now, and with so many jobs out there, they will need to move as quick as possible to bring in their desired coach.

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