Atlanta Falcons agree to 5-year deal with new head coach Dan Quinn

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator to be introduced at Tuesday press conference

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, walks on the field as players stretch on Friday during NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. Quinn has agreed to a five-year deal to become the Atlanta Falcons' new head coach. - photo by TED S. WARREN

0203 Quinn — Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, walks on the field as players stretch on Friday during NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. Quinn has agreed to a five-year deal to become the Atlanta Falcons' new head coach. - photo by TED S. WARREN

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons' long wait for new leadership on the field finally ended Monday when Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was named the team's coach. The Falcons said Quinn will be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday. Quinn replaces Mike Smith, who was fired following a 6-10 finish in 2014.

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