The New Orleans Saints made their biggest changes to their coaching staff in the 11 years since Sean Payton was hired as head coach.

The Saints either fired or mutually parted ways with at least five assistants, including Vitt and special-teams coordinator Greg McMahon, both of whom had been with Payton since he arrived in January 2006. Longtime defensive line coach Bill Johnson, assistant special-teams coach Stan Kwan and linebackers coach James Willis also have been let go.

Vitt is the biggest surprise on the list, because he had been arguably Payton's most trusted deputy throughout his tenure in New Orleans. 

Vitt served as an interim head coach during Payton's 2012 suspension as part of the Bountygate penalties.