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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Falcons interview Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy, 49ers’ Robert Saleh

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands with Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by Falcons

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands with Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons fire coach Dan Quinn, GM Thomas Dimitroff after 0-5 start

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tulane running back Amare Jones is tackled for a loss by Auburn defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's A.J. Terrell intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. Terrell was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Falcons keep focus on defense, pick Auburn’s Marlon Davidson

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, AJ Terrell, seated wearing headphones, listens while others celebrate during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Atlanta. Terrell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round. (NFL via AP)

Falcons bolster secondary with Clemson CB Terrell at No. 16

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Dimitroff will be operating his 13th NFL draft as the Atlanta Falcons' general manager from the solitude of his home, following the mandate placed on each team by commissioner Roger Goodell. Dimitroff has made a trade in each of his 12 previous drafts. Don't bet against the trade-happy GM extending that streak this year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Falcons’ ‘Trader Tom’ Dimitroff expects more draft-day deals

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2014, file photo, Georgia running back Todd Gurley (3) celebrates with fans after defeating Vanderbilt 44-17 in an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Gurley says deal with Falcons ‘like a little homecoming’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head football coach Dan Quinn, right, arrives for a media session with NFL football first-round-draft picks Kaleb McGary, left, from Washington, and Chris Lindstrom, of Boston College, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Lindstrom and McGary are both offensive linemen. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Ryan says thanks after Falcons bolster line in NFL draft

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head football coach Dan Quinn, center, arranges NFL football first-round-draft picks Chris Lindstrom, left, of Boston College, and Kaleb McGary, from Washington, for a photo Friday, April 26, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Lindstrom and McGary are both offensive linemen. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons GM Dimitroff set for busy final day of NFL draft

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Williams is a possible in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

After tough season, Falcons facing greater urgency in draft

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2018 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkasian talk during an NFL minicamp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons have fired Sarkasian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong. The firings came one day after the end of the team’s first losing season since 2014. Falcons owner Arthur Blank recently had said he still has confidence in coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, but changes came as expected after a 7-9 finish. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons fire 3 top assistant coaches following 7-9 finish

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, and head coach Dan Quinn share a laugh during an NFL football minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn, who have led the team to the playoffs the last two seasons, have signed three-year contract extensions. The deals were announced Wednesday, July 25, 2018, a day before players report for training camp. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Falcons GM Dimitroff, coach Quinn sign 3-year extensions

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. The Falcons have the 26th pick of the first round at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

No pressing needs for Falcons heading into wide-open draft

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 29, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks at a news conference in Flowery Branch, Ga. Dimitroff has a history of being an active trader during the NFL draft, and he says he'll have all options open from the No. 31 spot in the first round on Thursday night _ the team's reward for playing in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Falcons’ ‘Trader Tom’ Dimitroff on hunt for more draft deals

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2016 file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs the ball against during the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, in Jacksonville, Fla. Thomas has turned to other positions in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. At 5-foot-11, 185, Thomas knows he’s a longshot to play QB in the pros, so he’s working out at receiver, cornerback, kick returner and punt returner. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Georgia Tech’s Thomas hopes versatility gets him NFL shot

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff answers questions from the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Dimitroff is revisiting his past in New England's front office as Atlanta prepares to play the Patriots in the Super Bowl. For Dimitroff, this Super Bowl season has re-established his reputation as a GM who can build a winner. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Super Bowl against Pats ‘dream game’ for Falcons’ Dimitroff

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, right, stands next to Falcons owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Atlanta. Blank says he is sticking with general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who he says has formed a productive management team with first-year coach Dan Quinn. Blank said Friday there will be changes in the pro personnel and scouting departments. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons sign GM Dimitroff to a 3-year contract extension

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith speaks at a news conference after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Atlanta. On Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, the Atlanta Falcons fired Smith, one day after the end of his second straight losing season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons fire coach Mike Smith after seven seasons in Atlanta

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Jake Matthews answers questions during an NFL football news conference at the team's headquarters Friday, May 9, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Matthews, an offensive lineman from Texas A&amp;M, was the selected sixth overall in Thursday's NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Falcons pick RB, CB, 3 LBs on final day of draft

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press