New Orleans Saints assistant defensive line coach history

Travis Jones

Jones was the assistant defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2008-2012 seasons, a total of five years. Jones' record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 52-28-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive line coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2009-2011) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Jones in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and the Saints, under the direction of head coach Sean Payton, won 31-17.

Dennis Allen

Allen was the assistant defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. Allen's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 17-15-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive line coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Allen in playoff games.


New Orleans Saints assistant defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Travis Jones 2008-2012 52-28-0 65.0% 4-2
Dennis Allen 2006-2007 17-15-0 53.1% 1-1

New Orleans Saints assistant defensive line coach facts

  • Dennis Allen was the first assistant defensive line coach in Saints history in 2006.
  • Travis Jones coached the most seasons as the Saints's assistant defensive line coach at five seasons.
  • Travis Jones was the last coach to hold the position of assistant defensive line coach, leaving the role after the 2012 season.