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The Atlanta Falcons fired Jimmy Lake on Saturday, ending his tenure as the team's defensive coordinator after just one season.
The Falcons fired defensive line coach Jay Rodgers as well.
"After a thorough evaluation of the season, and with careful consideration for our team's future, we deemed these moves necessary," head coach Raheem Morris said. "These decisions are never easy from the human side of things and we wish Jimmy, Jay and their families the best."
The Falcons were among the NFL's biggest disappointments this season, as they went 8-9 and missed the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year.