Falcons fire Arthur Smith as head coach after three seasons

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The Arthur Smith era is over in Atlanta after three seasons.

The Falcons fired the head coach late Sunday night after missing the postseason for the sixth consecutive season -- the third under Smith -- the team announced.

"Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good," Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a statement, following a meeting with team CEO Rich McKay in which they decided to dismiss Smith. "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 team, but the results on the field have not met our expectations. After significant thought and reflection, we have determined the best way forward for our team is new leadership in the head coaching position."