Jeff Gross/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher is out.
The team announced they would be parting ways with the coach Monday after their 42-14 loss against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Rams owner Stanley Kroenke said in a statement he has “great respect” for Fisher.
“He has worked tirelessly despite some challenging circumstances,” Kroenke said. “He played an integral role in helping this team make history in returning the NFL to Los Angeles, and we always will be grateful for his commitment and dedication to our organization.
“However, this is the right time to make a change as our performance has not lived up to my or our fans’ expectations. We all are focused on improving as an organization and building a team that makes Los Angeles proud. Our mission is to celebrate a Super Bowl title with our fans in Los Angeles. Today is the first step to bringing us closer to that goal.”
Fisher’s firing comes as he was just one loss short of setting the record for the most losses by a head coach in NFL history. Fisher is tied for the record with Dan Reeves at 165.
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