The Falcons have fired coach Arthur Smith, who compiled a 21-30 record in three seasons. Smith met with Falcons owner Arthur Blank and Falcons CEO Rich McKay after Sunday's loss to the Saints, and the team announced the firing in a statement released at 12:03am ET. Blank and McKay "will lead the search for Smith’s replacement." Falcons GM Terry Fontenot "will provide input along with several other appropriate members" of the Falcons and AMB Sports and Entertainment organizations. Blank "did not speak publicly about Smith’s future near the end of the season," but he "is scheduled to speak" this afternoon about the move. The Falcons have not made the playoffs since the 2017 season ( ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 1/8 ).
Falcons fire Arthur Smith after third losing season
