Koetter returns as Falcons offensive coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons rehired Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator, the team announced Tuesday.

Koetter spent the last three seasons as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, crafting a 19-29 record prior to his dismissal. He served as Tampa's offensive coordinator for one season before being promoted.

"We are fired up to have Dirk join our staff as our offensive coordinator," head coach Dan Quinn said. "His experience and familiarity with our division will also pay dividends."

Koetter's offense ranked first in the NFL in passing yards per game and third in total yards per game in 2018.

Atlanta also announced Tuesday the addition of another former offensive coordinator as Mike Mularkey re-joined the staff as a tight ends coach.

Mularkey last worked for the Tennessee Titans, serving as interim head coach in 2015 and head coach in 2016 and 2017. He was the Falcons' offensive coordinator from 2008-11.

The Falcons fired all three of their coordinators on the heels of a 7-9 season.