The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired defensive coordinator Mike Smith, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
The move comes a day a day after the team lost its third consecutive game, 34-29 to the Atlanta Falcons.
Tampa Bay (2-3) has allowed 34.6 points per game this season -- the highest average in the league -- including 40 in a Week 1 win over the Saints and 48 in a Week 4 defeat to the Bears.
The Bucs' 439.8 yards allowed per game is second-worst, better than only the 5-1 Chiefs. They have particularly struggled to stop the pass, giving up a league-worst 355.