The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed Arthur Smith as head coach after the team completed its third consecutive 7-10 season. The decision to fire Smith came hours after the Falcons' season-ending loss to the New Orleans Saints, which concluded with a 48-17 defeat. The game was also marked by a heated post-game exchange between Smith and Saints head coach Dennis Allen, following a late touchdown scored by the Saints out of victory formation, an act that Smith found disrespectful and led to him dropping an F-bomb on the broadcast. Saints coach Allen stated that he had intended to take a knee and apologized, indicating that the player had disobeyed his orders. Despite the firing, Falcons owner Arthur Blank stated that Smith never lost the locker room. Smith's tenure in Atlanta ends with a 21-30 record over three seasons, and the team has missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. Smith is set to receive $17,000 a day for the next three years to not coach the Falcons. As the search for a new head coach begins, led by Blank and CEO Rich McKay, the Falcons have not made a single head coach interview request since Smith's firing.
The #Falcons fired Arthur Smith late on Sunday night. It's now Wednesday night, and they still have not made a single HC interview request.
ICYMI: The Falcons have moved on from Arthur Smith. Via #FFHappyHour @rotoworld_fb @peacock @ConnorJRogers @croucherJD https://t.co/2QdMcPbdNi
Falcons’ Arthur Blank explains firing Arthur Smith, not pursuing Lamar Jackson, what’s next https://t.co/pGpSiU23xp
After firing Arthur Smith, what should the Falcons look for in their next head coach? Who are some potential candidates? I asked @DOrlandoAJC: https://t.co/Lh7f43GVUO https://t.co/nyrolHwtjU
Was it a mistake not to pursue Lamar Jackson? Falcons owner Arthur Blank: “I don’t think so.” https://t.co/ZNXgHD8kOo
Complete coverage: #Falcons fire head coach Arthur Smith https://t.co/NzF5OK605g
Falcons owner Arthur Blank on decision to fire Arthur Smith: “This coach never lost the locker room. I want to be clear on that." Blank: “We intend to win and compete at the highest levels in 2024.”
#Falcons owner Arthur Blank said they will take their time looking for a new coach. “The search is underway,” Blank said. https://t.co/P1RyjeMc41
Former coach Arthur Smith’s last meeting with #Falcons’ players https://t.co/emM6FmnUSw
From @NFLTotalAccess Season End: There is a lesson in the firing of #Falcons coach Arthur Smith -- Find a QB. There are no slow rebuilds. https://t.co/6BhdWl2nBP
The Arthur Smith era in Atlanta ended the same way it started. 😬 Who should the Falcons hire as their next head coach? https://t.co/BXgKBvnn7Q
WATCH: #Falcons players react to firing of head coach Arthur Smith https://t.co/kZVZMwp90K
Social media reaction to the #Falcons firing of former head coach Arthur Smith https://t.co/HE87wuDeDO
Arthur Smith in his 3 seasons with the #Falcons 2021: 7-10 2022: 7-10 2023: 7-10 https://t.co/3ONmB4KPVq
Fans couldn’t stop laughing at NFL Network’s ruthless move after announcing Falcons fired Arthur Smith https://t.co/KKg7yfuinc
Arthur Smith got mad when the Saints faked a knee and scored against the Falcons, a breakdown https://t.co/YKjpGi49nV
#Falcons owner Arthur Blank on firing Arthur Smith: "He has been part of building a good culture in our football team, but the results on the field have not met our expectations." (via @AtlantaFalcons) Smith is out after three 7-10 seasons. #DirtyBirds | #NFL https://t.co/uSBIajpUDR
The Atlanta Falcons again failed to turn at least a modest amount of promise into results, compelling them to fire coach Arthur Smith following the third losing season of his three-year tenure. https://t.co/HcY4RMhNFs
I said (click link below) last night @WSBTVsports A minute after the show, #AtlantaFalcons fired Arthur Smith as head coach. You don’t want to miss what I have to say next week! #BlackMonday #NFL https://t.co/ADLBzO6pcX
Falcons fire Arthur Smith after 3 consecutive losing seasons 🔗 https://t.co/hhPxviT6Bk
Falcons part ways with HC Arthur Smith
Arthur Smith, who inherited a rebuilding project in his first NFL head coaching job and failed to lift Atlanta from its playoff drought, has been fired late hours after completing his third straight losing season with the Falcons. https://t.co/LQbIGfqEsU
Atlanta Falcons fire Arthur Smith: How getting the QB decision wrong cost him https://t.co/ipDIQLaNGO
Falcons Coach Arthur Smith was irate and Saints Coach Dennis Allen was apologetic Sunday after New Orleans scored a late touchdown out of the victory formation in its 48-17 home win over Atlanta. https://t.co/7lz7raBfQZ
From @GMFB: The #Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith last night, creating the NFL's fourth opening. Meanwhile, eyes on the #Commanders, #Titans, and others... https://t.co/fliAvqIkqV
#Falcons Fire Coach Arthur Smith After 3 Seasons https://t.co/qVhWAilbc2 via @FalconReportFN
Falcons owner Arthur Blank was one of many who was sold on the promise of an improved Atlanta in 2023. Instead, four losses in five games down the stretch forced Blank's hand, firing Arthur Smith last night. @JoshTheAthletic analyzes ⤵️ https://t.co/UlqLuKkkVZ https://t.co/VR9C0XAgkj
Falcons waste no time on Black Monday, firing Arthur Smith at 12:02 am https://t.co/cwokOIBuXP
NEW: After the 48-17 loss to the Saints, the Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith, who compiled a 21-30 record in three seasons. Owner and chairman Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay will lead the search for Smith’s replacement. https://t.co/WqU0OQD2ON
Here is our full story on the #Falcons firing coach Arthur Smith after three seasons, the fourth coaching opening: https://t.co/Uf7sDSktaI https://t.co/Uf7sDSktaI
Atlanta Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after season-ending loss to New Orleans Saints https://t.co/tOSQbsMAQv
AJC ePaper: #FALCONS FIRE HEAD COACH SMITH — After missing playoffs for sixth straight year, Falcons make a change. Smith had the losing seasons and a 21-30 record. https://t.co/GPVU4UyAtm https://t.co/FPZjGTIX01
The Falcons kicked off Black Monday with a 12:02 a.m. ET time release announcing the firing of Arthur Smith. https://t.co/Q2rzrgKY3a
Why Arthur Smith is out as the Atlanta Falcons head coach https://t.co/gCI0s8AKGP
Arthur Smith Fired by Atlanta Falcons https://t.co/J9Vaz57eEq
It was just past midnight when the Falcons to make the first Black Monday decision. What were the reactions for Arthur Smith's firing? https://t.co/TcKvHH2hLv
.@ConorOrr says the Falcons must swing big looking for Arthur Smith’s replacement https://t.co/TMoAg8U7Cz
Since Arthur Smith was hired by the Falcons in 2021, he is the least profitable coach ATS in the NFL of 52 head coaches ⤵️ https://t.co/Bxn7Et7QFb https://t.co/rZHwx155DI
Falcons FIRE Arthur Smith as 'Black Monday' starts at midnight... Atlanta HC dismissed after poor season ends with humiliating defeat by the Saints https://t.co/faPE8jV5ky https://t.co/sIpEZbLoO2
The Atlanta #Falcons have fired Arthur Smith https://t.co/6Ro5Hx6Eal
Falcons coach Arthur Smith heated with Saints coach Dennis Allen after loss: 'F---ing bulls---' https://t.co/MifX74LEjj
The Falcons firing Arthur Smith on Black Monday in EST but Sunday in CST https://t.co/Mcojh6aQox
Falcons fire head coach Arthur Smith after three consecutive losing seasons https://t.co/IWKp9lksI3 https://t.co/aqxGxCYqRL
Black Monday Begins: Arthur Smith Is OUT as Falcons Head Coach https://t.co/dR2pns93Dk https://t.co/PlZgv9PQb8
Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season https://t.co/HZ0k56sFaI
Former Falcons HC Arthur Smith will make $17,000 A DAY for the next 3 years to NOT coach the Atlanta Falcons (Stat via @_MLFootball) https://t.co/sAdKuyyHO8
The Falcons have reportedly fired Arthur Smith after three years on the job. Who could succeed the former Atlanta head coach? Arthur Blank could look to swing big to take advantage of the team's stockpile of offensive weapons in a way that Smith couldn't. https://t.co/HbJIBks28s
The Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith.
New on @TheNFLWire: The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith, America's purest successor to Jeff Fisher, and it's not as if Smith gave owner Arthur Blank any other choice. https://t.co/Knmq6kNrL0
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Falcons fire Arthur Smith as head coach after three seasons https://t.co/hZ2XBtVNwr https://t.co/vA5pC8crah
Falcons Fire Head Coach Arthur Smith After Blowout Loss In Season Finale – @Outkick https://t.co/6oiR2ioFRt
#Falcons fired Arthur Smith after three seasons https://t.co/brSbkDIi9J
The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith after finishing the 2023 campaign 7-10. The Falcons went 7-10 in all three seasons under Smith. https://t.co/wX8i6nB8xC
Arthur Smith didn’t even make it till Monday on the west coast before the Falcons fired him. Not being able to get good QB play out of anybody plus 48-17 loss to the Saints pushed it over the edge.
Falcons fire Arthur Smith after 3 consecutive losing seasons https://t.co/6MoaspsQmP
Falcons dismiss Arthur Smith as head coach. https://t.co/NEois8xhmc
The Falcons fire Arthur Smith at midnight on the first day of their offseason. This flipped over the last few weeks. https://t.co/TBk3A671so
Arthur Smith's tenure in Atlanta is over. We take a look at his time with the Falcons and how they came to the decision to move on. https://t.co/u5yb58F7kt
Falcons fans getting the “Arthur Smith has been fired” notif https://t.co/Lzm8mc94ll
Falcons fired Arthur Smith almost immediately at midnight. And in the release they indirectly let Terry Fontenot know he's on pretty thin ice as well https://t.co/74mMeaoYGF
BREAKING: Arthur Smith has been fired by the Falcons, per a team announcement https://t.co/HbaI9Cf5YJ
Arthur Smith has been fired after three consecutive 7-10 seasons in Atlanta, culminating with Sunday's 48-17 loss to the Saints in the New Orleans. “Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good. We have profound respect for Coach Smith..."
The #Falcons have moved on from HC Arthur Smith: Explaining what happened on @The33rdTeamFB -- and what's next in Atlanta. https://t.co/eRY5DjvkFa https://t.co/5X0oJqBlT5
The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith. He finishes his tenure in Atlanta 21-30 straight up and 20-30-1 against the spread https://t.co/YXgdXbRC36
Hours after the Falcons' season-ending loss to New Orleans, Arthur Smith has been dismissed after his third season and a 21-30 record. https://t.co/SZk2uOd5qX
The Falcons took Black Monday literally. The release announcing the firing of Arthur Smith was sent at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith https://t.co/AiPUzW6SfA
The Falcons have fired coach Arthur Smith the team announced. Atlanta finished 7-10 for the third straight season under Smith. https://t.co/wcIDltND1q
The Falcons have fired Arthur Smith. https://t.co/vtEdpycTxl
The Falcons have fired HC Arthur Smith, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/MiXy4boSTk
🚨BREAKING: The Atlanta #Falcons have fired coach Arthur Smith, per @AdamSchefter. Smith led the Falcons to a 21-30 record over three seasons. https://t.co/jMFXLKXpBd https://t.co/T9YRqkMLZh
BREAKING: #Falcons have fired HC Arthur Smith. https://t.co/T9U4zqm74w
Arthur Blank: “Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good. We have profound respect for Coach Smith and appreciate all the hard work and dedication he has put into the Falcons over the last three years. He has been part of building a good culture in our football…
Arthur Blank and Rich McKay, with input from Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot, will lead the Falcons search for a new head coach.
Falcons announce that they've fired coach Arthur Smith after three seasons and a 21-30 record. "Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good," owner Arthur Blank said in a statement. "We have profound respect for Coach Smith and appreciate all the hard work ..."
Breaking: Falcons have fired HC Arthur Smith after three seasons https://t.co/LaurUUFdwi
Breaking: The Falcons have fired Arthur Smith, a source tells @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/g4fRi9pUEN
The Atlanta Falcons have fired Arthur Smith, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/kDLECBdccK
It is official the falcons part ways with Head coach Arthur Smith! The search begins https://t.co/UNjuGJGmey
The Falcons have fired HC Arthur Smith, per multiple reports. https://t.co/eHlxmFU4Sl
#Falcons part ways with Arthur Smith... https://t.co/4tPHKEjydj
The Falcons have fired Arthur Smith, per @TomPelissero. https://t.co/EfvqqTmBXs
Falcons have informed Arthur Smith he has been fired @NFLonFOX has learned
BREAKING: The #Falcons have fired HC Arthur Smith after three seasons, per @AdamSchefter. He was 21-30 in three years. https://t.co/SQ1yz1kKwR
Just hours after Atlanta's season-ending loss, Arthur Blank has made his decision: Arthur Smith is out after three seasons and the search begins for another coach. https://t.co/DC4jPl27jc
BREAKING: The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/hSeziWaMFy
Falcons fire Arthur Smith. https://t.co/0OiajAolpQ
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed Arthur Smith as the team’s head coach following a meeting tonight in Atlanta with Falcons Owner and Chairman, Arthur M. Blank, and the team’s CEO, Rich McKay https://t.co/Qrjuq4klH4
Sources: The #Falcons are firing coach Arthur Smith after three seasons, with the struggles at the end of the year leading to the decision. After losing four of their last five, owner Arthur Blank decides to go in a different direction. https://t.co/IIsg7yXGai
Falcons have fired Arthur Smith, per source.
The #Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith, per sources. https://t.co/6HYKkuXIPF
Falcons Arthur Smith caught on broadcast dropping F-bomb in postgame interaction with Dennis Allen https://t.co/8rGJDhXXad https://t.co/quorrCpz3I
#Falcons’ Arthur Smith was hot about late TD — #Saints coach Dennis Allen apologized for his player disobeying his orders https://t.co/C7PZYJwQjH
#Falcons’ Arthur Smith was hot about late TD -- #Saints coach Dennis Allen apologized for his player disobeying his ordershttps://ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-arthur-smith-was-hot-about-late-td/EK3Z2OQZ2FHENPYMSLE2YGBUFA/
#Falcons’ coach Arthur Smith: ‘Nobody wants to end the season like that’ https://t.co/ohe1H0KYq5
Watch: #Falcons’ Arthur Smith on loss to #Saints https://t.co/JtZGAQ7phC
Will the Falcons say goodbye to Arthur Smith after a third straight losing season? Smith said he hadn’t been given any indication of his job status immediately after the game. @JoshTheAthletic looks at what's next for Smith and the Falcons ⤵️ https://t.co/yyVyC5NiYU
What's next for Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons? https://t.co/OMIzENGFoV
Arthur Smith embarrasses Falcons, himself with postgame outburst over Saints garbage time TD https://t.co/uCZSL1S0lc
The #Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention. Will Arthur Smith be the head coach next season? 🤔 #DirtyBirds | #NFL https://t.co/t9Hq0oW8Y5
Saints HC Dennis Allen after offense scores TD in victory formation that infuriated Falcons HC Arthur Smith: 'I wanted to take a knee' https://t.co/sNm1L8iIhm
Falcons' Arthur Smith irate with Saints' Dennis Allen after late score https://t.co/C4mqmuVif3
What was exchanged between Arthur Smith and Dennis Allen? The Falcons and Saints' coaches were involved in a heated post-game exchange. https://t.co/OUR3HMJGFB
Falcons coach Arthur Smith blew up after a late Saints TD and no one felt bad for him https://t.co/ow7u9UlPuP https://t.co/CizRWSXObZ