Falcons assistant GM Scott Pioli steps down


Falcons assistant GM Scott Pioli steps down

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Falcons assistant GM Scott Pioli steps down


Atlanta Falcons assistant general manager Scott Pioli has stepped down, according to a report by Field Yates at ESPN. This was not unexpected for the team and there have been ongoing discussions for a while, Yates added.

Pioli had previously worked with several other teams, including the Browns, Ravens, Jets and Patriots. In 2009, he joined the Chiefs as general manager, a post he held until 2012.

After sitting out a year, he came to Atlanta as assistant general manager in 2014. Pioli has been instrumental to the Falcons front office during the draft process over the years, so this could be a significant loss. It’s possible he has his eye on another opportunity: the Jets have an opening for a GM after firing Mike Maccagnan.


The team has confirmed the news. Thomas Dimitroff had this to say about Pioli’s decision, per the official team website:


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