Falcons defensive coordinator Pees, 73, announces retirement
FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees watches during the NFL football team's training camp on July 30, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced his retirement on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, one day after completing his second season with the team. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Curtis Compton]
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees has announced his retirement, one day after completing his second season with the team. The 73-year-old Pees is ending a 50-year career in football. He previously coached 16 years in the NFL, including a combined 12 seasons as the defensive coordinator at Tennessee, Baltimore and New England. The Falcons capped a 7-10 season with Sunday’s 31-10 win over Tampa Bay. Over the final nine games of the season, Pees’ defense limited opponents to 25 or fewer points in each game. The Falcons ranked 10th in the league in scoring defense over that span.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) before an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. Pees announced his plans to retire Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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