Updated List of NFL Black Monday Firings

Black Monday is upon us. The annual dark day for NFL coaches is here and a lot of changes are expected. There could be pretty significant moves on the horizon as some big name coaches are likely to be available to NFL teams. We’ll keep a running list of all the firings from the day here.

The Atlanta Falcons kicked things off late Sunday night by firing Arthur Smith after his third consecutive 7-10 season. Smith came to Atlanta from the Tennessee Titans after he was with the organization from 2011 through the 2020 season, the last two he spent as the team’s offensive coordinator.

The Falcons are now in the hunt for a new head coach, but are likely to search for a new quarterback as well. Desmond Ridder struggled this season finishing with 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and a passer rating of 83.4. Atlanta has young talent at the skill positions, with running back Bijan Robinson, receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts. There are certainly attractive players on the roster.