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Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) runs after a catch against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) and outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs in the end zone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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FILE PHOTO -- FALCONS LAST PLAYOFF APPEARANCE -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets off a pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The Falcons' quest for a return to the Super Bowl ended with a loud thud Saturday in a 15-10 loss to the Eagles in an NFC Divisional playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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FILE - San Francisco 49ers director of personnel Ran Carthon before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., on Nov. 28, 2021. Carthon is in his fifth season as director of player personnel with the San Francisco 49ers after holding that same job for five years with the Rams, and hopes to be a general manager candidate some day soon to run a team of his own. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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The memorial service for former Falcons coach Dan Reeves was held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Friday, January 14, 2022. Reeves died on january 1. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Mike Tomlin of the Steelers is the only Black head coach in the NFL. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

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073121 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (right) gives general manager Terry Fontenot give each other a fist bump after speaker to Falcons fans on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons helmets are shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost to the Saints 30-20. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Work began Thursday on removing the artificial turf at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A new turf will be installed over the next two weeks. (Photo by Dakota Williams/AMB Sports & Entertainment)

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Mike Tomlin of the Steelers is the only Black head coach in the NFL. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (left) and general manager Terry Fontenot (right) confer during team practice at mini-camp on Wednesday, Jun 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch.

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The combination of immense size and surprising quickness -- here on display while running down Michigan back Blake Corum for a loss in the national semifinal -- makes Georgia's Jordan Davis a projected first-rounder in the NFL draft. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Falcons coach Dan Reeves (right) does the Dirty Bird dance with players Jamal Anderson (32) and Ray Buchanan (34) in 1999. (AJC file photo)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) celebrates his interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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