ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported very early Monday morning that the Falcons were parting ways with head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons subsequently released a statement confirming the news, and indicating the search for Smith’s replacement will begin immediately.
Per the Falcons’ release, the search for a new head coach will begin immediately and will be led by owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay, with input from general manager Terry Fontenot (indicating that Fontenot’s job is secure) and other members of Blank’s Atlanta Falcons and AMB Sports and Entertainment organizations.
NFL Network’s Steve Wyche (who was previously on the Falcons beat for the AJC) added some context.