Former Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is finally calling it a career after 39 years of coaching. Koetter, who served as Atlanta’s play-caller for the past two seasons, announced his retirement over social media, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Times.
Former #GoBucs HC Dirk Koetter has retired from coaching after 39 years. He told me he planned to do so after leaving TB then ATL called with a great offer. Now he can see those leaves change in the fall. Beyond the W/Ls, Dirk is a great father and devoted husband. Congrats. pic.twitter.com/KfIqm9p0eV
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) January 22, 2021
“From 1982 a Highland High through the 2020 season with the Atlanta Falcons, it’s been nothing but football year round with not nearly enough time for anything else, especially family,” the former Falcons OC wrote.
Koetter started his NFL career in 2007 with the Jaguars before joining the Falcons in 2012 as offensive coordinator. Following three seasons in Atlanta, Koetter took over the same role in Tampa Bay and was promoted to head coach in 2016.
He posted a 19-29 record and was fired by the Bucs after three seasons. Koetter had intended on retiring from coaching but was convinced by Dan Quinn to join the Falcons as offensive coordinator in 2019.
