Report: Jets seek interview with Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi has clearly made enough of an impression to merit consideration elsewhere.

Nick Underhill from New Orleans. Football reports that the Jets have requested permission to interview Rizzi for the head coaching vacancy.

Rizzi, 54, led the Saints to a 3-5 record after Dennis Allen was fired on Nov. 4 — despite starting quarterback Derek Carr playing in just four of those games.

Rizzi joined the Saints as special teams coordinator in 2019. He was promoted to assistant head coach in 2022. He previously served as the Dolphins’ special teams coordinator from 2010-2018.

The Jets have cast a wide net in their coaching search, including their former head coach Rex Ryan, who interviewed on Tuesday.