"NFL Black Monday: Falcons Fire Head Coach Arthur Smith Amid Playoff Elimination"

NFL teams make coaching changes on Black Monday, with Arthur Smith fired by the Falcons and Ron Rivera fired by the Commanders. Speculation surrounds the future of Bill Belichick with the Patriots after their disappointing season. The Commanders' new owners are initiating a strategic shift in leadership, while the Falcons are seeking their sixth head coach under owner Arthur Blank. Smith's firing comes after three losing seasons, and Belichick's future with the Patriots remains undecided.