New coach, new GM, no Julio: Falcons begin major overhaul

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a ball during NFL football practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts catches his first NFL pass from quarterback Feleipe Franks during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta Falcons long snapper Josh Harris (47) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons linebacker Erroll Thompson (53) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, stands on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to players before the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith gives defensive lineman Marlon Davidson a pat on the helmet to encourage the defense during a first half time out against the Cleveland Browns in an NFL preseason football game on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)