India, Jan. 5 -- The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed head coach Raheem Morris after two seasons, opening a search for the 20th head coach in franchise history, according to The Sporting News. Morris compiled a 16-18 record, guiding the team to back-to-back 8-9 finishes that ended without a playoff appearance.

Morris was hired after the Falcons moved on from Arthur Smith, who went 21-30 over three seasons. While Atlanta showed slight improvement in the standings, the team again failed to contend in the NFC, prompting ownership to make another change.

The Sporting News reported that the move is a part of the reset under owner Arthur Blank, with speculation also surrounding the possible return of former quarterback Matt Ryan in a front-offi...