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After the Jets and Jaguars hired new head coaches on Thursday, it looks like the Falcons could join them soon.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, Atlanta made an offer to the Titans’ offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to become their next head coach.
Smith would replace Dan Quinn, who was fired in October after the team left 0-5. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris was the Falcons’ interim head coach for the remainder of the season, and he led the club to their only wins in their 4–12 season.
The Lions and Eagles were also interested in Smith for their head coaching vacation, but according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith’s trip to Detroit is now over.
Smith, 38, first joined the Titans in 2011 as a defensive quality control coach and has held a number of roles on their coaching staff. Under Smith, Tennessee ranked fourth in NFL scorers during the 2020 regular season, averaging 30.7 points per game.
Check out the latest news and rumors around the NFL:
- The conditional reinstatement of Seattle wide receiver Josh Gordon has been canceled and will be suspended indefinitely. (Tom Pelissero, NFL Network)
- Ryan Stamper, assistant athletic director of player development at Ohio State, is leaving the Buckeyes to join Urban Meyer and the Jaguars. Stamper has been with Ohio State since Meyer’s first season in Columbus in 2012. (Bill Rabinowitz, The dispatch)
- Former Texas and USF coach Charlie Strong will join Urban Meyer’s Jaguars team and likely serve as Jacksonville’s LB coach. (Brett McMurphy, Stadium)
- Saints assistant head coach and tight ends coach Dan Campbell has become a favorite for the Lions head coach. (Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, NFL Network)
- Former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn spoke to Pete Carroll about the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position. (Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
- On Friday, the Lions will interview DC Buccaneers Todd Bowles. Bowles also spent time speaking with the Falcons. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
- The Jaguars on Thursday hired former Florida and Ohio coach Urban Meyer as their next head coach. Meyer was never a coach in the NFL before joining Jacksonville. (Team announcement)
- The Jets hired DC 49ers Robert Saleh as their new head coach on Thursday, and he will receive a five-year contract. (Team announcement)
- The Panthers hired Scott Fitterer to be the franchise’s new general manager on Thursday. Fitterer had been with the Seahawks since 2001 and most recently was the team’s vice president of football operations. (Team announcement)
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