Arthur Smith reportedly hires Dean Pees in Atlanta

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The Tennessee Titans certainly missed Dean Pees in 2020. The veteran defensive coordinator retired following the 2019 season, leaving a void on the coaching staff that wasn’t ever exactly filled. Mike Vrabel elevated outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen, but didn’t officially give him the coordinator title.

Today, Pees is back — just not with the Titans. He’s joining the Atlanta Falcons as a part of former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s staff.

The #Falcons staff is taking shape. Under coach Arthur Smith, Atlanta is expected to hire veteran defensive coordinator Dean Pees out of retirement, sources say, and they are working toward hiring…