New Orleans Saints head coach history
Kellen Moore
Moore is the head coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2025 season.
Dennis Allen
Allen was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2022-2024 seasons, a total of three years.
Sean Payton
Payton was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2011, 2013-2021 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Payton's record as the team's head coach was 152-89-0, making him the most successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (2006, 2009-2011, 2013, 2017-2020) and had a 9-8 record under Coach Payton in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints won, 31-17.
Jim Haslett
Haslett was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2000-2005 seasons, a total of six years. Haslett's record as the team's head coach was 45-51-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Haslett in playoff games.
Mike Ditka
Ditka was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years.
Jim E. Mora (Sr.)
Mora (Sr.) was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1986-1996 seasons, a total of eleven years. Mora (Sr.)'s record as the team's head coach was 93-74-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1987, 1990-1992) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Mora (Sr.) in playoff games.
Bum Phillips
Phillips was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1981-1985 seasons, a total of five years.
Dick Nolan
Nolan was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.
Hank Stram
Stram was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Stram's record as the team's head coach was 7-21-0, making him the least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
John North
North was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1973-1975 seasons, a total of three years. North's record as the team's head coach was 12-30-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
J.D. Roberts
Roberts was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years. Roberts' record as the team's head coach was 6-19-3, making him the second-least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Tom Fears
Fears was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1967-1970 seasons, a total of four years. Fears' record as the team's head coach was 13-34-2, making him the third-least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
New Orleans Saints head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellen Moore | 2025 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| Dennis Allen | 2022-2024 | 18-25-0 | 41.9% | 0-0 |
| Sean Payton | 2006-2011, 2013-2021 | 152-89-0 | 63.1% | 9-8 |
| Jim Haslett | 2000-2005 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| Mike Ditka | 1997-1999 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim E. Mora (Sr.) | 1986-1996 | 93-74-0 | 55.7% | 0-4 |
| Bum Phillips | 1981-1985 | 27-42-0 | 39.1% | 0-0 |
| Dick Nolan | 1978-1980 | 15-29-0 | 34.1% | 0-0 |
| Hank Stram | 1976-1977 | 7-21-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| John North | 1973-1975 | 12-30-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| J.D. Roberts | 1971-1972 | 6-19-3 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Tom Fears | 1967-1970 | 13-34-2 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
New Orleans Saints head coach facts
- Tom Fears was the first head coach in Saints history in 1967.
- Sean Payton coached the most seasons as the Saints's head coach at fifteen seasons.
- Kellen Moore is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2025 season.