Sources: Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith hiring special teams assistant away from UNC

Posted Feb 25, 2022
The Atlanta Falcons and second-year coach Arthur Smith are bolstering their special teams coaching staff, sources report. Smith is hiring Steven King away from the University of North Carolina to help with the Falcons’ special teams. Per sources with direct knowledge, King is expected to serve as Atlanta’s assistant special teams coach/coordinator. (Football Scoop)

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