The New Orleans Saints will fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on the heels of a third straight game in which the team surrendered at least 34 points, FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports.

Ryan's defense was shredded by the Washington Redskins on Sunday, allowing Kirk Cousins to throw a career-high four touchdowns en route to a 47-14 drubbing.

Two weeks prior, the Saints allowed Eli Manning to throw a career-high six touchdown passes, escaping with an improbable 52-49 win thanks to Drew Brees' seven touchdown passes.

Ryan, the twin brother of Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan and son of famed coach Buddy Ryan, joined the Saints in 2013.

His first year in charge of the Saints' defense showed promise, but the subsequent seasons saw the team fall to near the bottom of the league in many major defensive categories.

Through 10 weeks this season, the Saints rank dead last in yards per game and points per game allowed.