coach sacked; front office actions
The Atlanta Falcons sacked coach Arthur Smith shortly after midnight Eastern Time, only hours after the team’s disastrous loss to the
only hours after the team’s disastrous loss to the New Orleans Saints ended Smith’s three-year tenure.
And that was only the beginning of the activity. Coach Ron Rivera was let go by the Washington Commanders early on Monday morning.
For the league’s front offices and coaching staff, this day serves as an annual reckoning. Keep an eye on USA TODAY Sports for all the developments about resignations and firings. More actions are undoubtedly forthcoming, though some may not be finished until later in the week.
