Saints Hire Former Falcons GM Dimitroff As Consultant

The New Orleans Saints have officially hired former Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff as a consultant to assist Saints GM Mickey Loomis in various aspects of the team's operations. Dimitroff, who was the Falcons' GM from 2008 to 2020 and led them to six playoff appearances including a Super Bowl LI trip, had been out of the NFL since his 2020 firing and spent recent years focusing on a football analytics company. His return to the NFL front office comes after interviews for GM roles with the Jets and Titans, and his hiring fills a vacancy left by Dave Ziegler's departure. Saints fans have reacted with mixed feelings, some hopeful about Dimitroff's expertise and others questioning the move amid the franchise's pressure to deliver a win-now season. Key players like Alvin Kamara, rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, and defensive leader Alontae Taylor face high expectations for 2025, making Dimitroff's role potentially influential. The Saints and Falcons, long-time NFC South rivals, will meet twice this season, adding intrigue to Dimitroff's move between the franchises.