He is a man of integrity, character and determination. Earlier in the day, CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported that Blank would fire Quinn barring a last-minute change of heart. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Has it been done before? "I think Dan has been nothing but a great head coach since he has been here. I want them all to know that my commitment to winning has not wavered and I will continue to provide every resource possible to that end.". Since his arrival the Falcons have won 109 games, been to the playoffs six times and won the NFC Championship in 2016. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn walks off the field after a 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers in an NFL game on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Atlanta's inability to close out games has been an issue dating back to the team's Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots after opening the game with a 28-3 advantage. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who saw their team start 0-5 for the first time since 1997 after a Sunday loss to the Carolina Panthers, have been fired… Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The Falcons have been very streaky over a little more than a year. By: Matt Urben. They will always have my gratitude and our best wishes for all the very best in the future. The Falcons have also fired general manager Thomas Dimitroff. The Atlanta Falcons are moving on from head coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff after an 0-5 start to the season. ", "Thomas Dimitroff has been with us through a lot, including a vast majority of my ownership of the team. 10:11 pm ET, Falcons Fire Head Coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff, explained why he came to the decision to fire Quinn and Dimitroff, Cowboys' Prescott fractures ankle, undergoes surgery, Haskins trade rumors: Five most logical landing spots, NFL reschedules eight games due to COVID-19, Shanahan explains decision to bench Garoppolo in loss, Mahomes, Aikman, players react to Prescott injury, Report: Thomas out in Week 5 due to disciplinary reasons. What does it mean to 'pack' the Supreme Court? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It's a hard business but we all love and respect what Dan does for this football team. Compete for the $20k season prize plus $1k to the weekly champ. I want them all to know that my commitment to winning has not wavered and I will continue to provide every resource possible to that end.". I am very appreciative of Thomas' many contributions to the Atlanta Falcons and wish him great success in his future pursuits. Atlanta Falcons is a registered trademark of the Atlanta Falcons LLC. I'm also grateful for his hard work and contributions to our many successes over the last 10 years. Julio Jones, wide receiver, Foley, Alabama, FOR MORE OF AL.COM’S COVERAGE OF THE NFL, GO TO OUR NFL PAGE. "Our finish in 2019 earned an opportunity to show that momentum could be continued and built upon, but that has clearly not happened," Blank continued. The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff only six hours after the Panthers defeated the Falcons 23-16 on Sunday. Welcome to Falcons Wire's European Union Experience. Falcons select a QB at pick No. Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn is fired up for Day 1 of AT&T Training Camp. The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Dan Quinn. The Falcons announced late Sunday night that Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were “relieved of their duties, effective immediately.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King … section: | slug: falcons-fire-coach-dan-quinn-and-gm-thomas-dimitroff-following-0-5-start-will-announce-interim-coach-monday | sport: football | route: article_single.us | The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. "And overall, the last 3-plus seasons have fallen short of my commitment to Atlanta and to our fans everywhere. By bringing in Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and several others, we changed the trajectory of the franchise and set us up for a run of success the team had never achieved before. Therefore, we will install new coaching and personnel leadership of the Atlanta Falcons at the appropriate time. His messaging has been on point. "Our finish in 2019 earned an opportunity to show that momentum could be continued and built upon, but that has clearly not happened. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. He came in at a time when the franchise needed to rebuild trust in this community. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Terms apply. His time was highlighted by six trips to the NFL playoffs and three NFC South championships. His drafts have landed franchise cornerstones Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Jake Matthews, Grady Jarrett, Deion Jones and numerous others who have helped the Falcons become one of the winningest teams in the NFL over the last 10 seasons. Under the direction of McKay, Dimitroff's current responsibilities will be handled by current members of the football operations staff for remainder of 2020. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1. For many years, they have represented me, our team, organization and Atlanta with class, commitment and all the passion you would want in the leaders of the team. Here are ten takeaways from the Falcons’ Week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons held a 29-10 lead over the Dallas Cowboys and a 26-10 lead over the Chicago Bears before losing both games this season. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at We owe that to our fans," said McKay. In 2016 the Falcons finished 11-5 and went on to win the NFC Championship over the Green Bay Packers before falling to New England in Super Bowl LI. The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, the team announced Sunday night. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Our play has not. Since 2008, the Falcons rank eighth in the NFL and fourth in the NFC in wins. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, considered an up-and-coming star in the coaching profession when he was hired by Atlanta in 2015, has been … President and CEO Rich McKay will be in charge of the football operations. All Rights Reserved. The Atlanta Falcons announced Sunday night that general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff after a 0-5 start to the 2020 season. The Atlanta Falcons fired both head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff following the team’s fifth loss in a row to open the season, the team announced on Sunday night. The Falcons (0-5) travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings on Oct. 18. But as everyone knows, this is a results business and I owe it to our fans to put the best product we can on the field. The Atlanta Falcons announced Sunday night that general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. The team had not made a decision on who will serve as interim head coach, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. Dimitroff worked with two coaches -- Mike Smith and Quinn -- and compiled a 113-89 record, including playoffs, during that time. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Owner Arthur Blank explained why he came to the decision to fire Quinn and Dimitroff: "Decisions like these are very difficult, but the previous two seasons and start to this one have been especially hard for me because of the deep love, admiration and respect I and my family have for Dan, Thomas and their families. Dan and Stacey have also given back so much to our community, particularly those serving in the military and their families. That's what we have to focus on. "Dan Quinn represents everything you would want in a man, coach, teacher or neighbor. Prior to his time in Atlanta, he had been the director of college scouting with the New England Patriots and previously a scout with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The Falcons … He's also a friend anyone would like to have. Texas coach gunned down outside youth football game. AtlantaFalcons.com writers Matt Tabeek, Kelsey Conway and Will McFadden discuss, Fantasy football managers take note: The Falcons have officially ruled out Julio Jones for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Per the NFL rules for the 2020 season, teams are allowed to promote two players from their practice squad for each game, Panthers reporter Myles Simmons explains what the Falcons should expect from their opponent on Sunday, Injuries are piling up at safety for the Falcons, forcing the coaching staff to get creative with their personnel, Everything fans need to know ahead of Atlanta's matchup against Carolina. "We are moving forward and will do everything we can to help this year's team win as many games as possible while putting a strong plan in place to execute these important leadership searches with an eye to positioning the Falcons for success well into the future. An interim head coach is expected to be announced on Monday. Quinn's work off the field has also been recognized, having been named the NFL's Salute to Service honoree following the 2016 season. All rights reserved (About Us). And overall, the last 3-plus seasons have fallen short of my commitment to Atlanta and to our fans everywhere. We have poured every resource possible into winning and will continue to do so, but the results of late do not meet our standard or what I've promised our fans. They do employ two former NFL head coaches: Raheem Morris and Dirk Koetter; both of whom were with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers oddly enough. The Falcons followed that up with a return to the playoffs in 2017, making Atlanta the only NFC team to do so, and defeated the Los Angeles Rams on the road in the NFC Wild Card game before dropping a close game at Philadelphia in the divisional playoff. Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay has assumed day-to-day oversight of football operations in the interim and will assist Arthur M. Blank, Falcons owner and chairman, in the search for a new general manager and head coach. But as everyone knows, this is a results business and I owe it to our fans to put the best product we can on the field. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). "Decisions like these are very difficult, but the previous two seasons and start to this one have been especially hard for me because of the deep love, admiration and respect I and my family have for Dan, Thomas and their families," said Blank. Quinn's fate appears to have been sealed in a 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers that sent the Falcons to an 0-5 record. We have poured every resource possible into winning and will continue to do so, but the results of late do not meet our standard or what I've promised our fans.