Scott Pioli has resigned as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.
\"After careful consideration and ongoing dialogue with Thomas [Dimitroff, the Falcons\' GM] over the past year, I have decided to step away from my position as the assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons to pursue other potential opportunities,\" Pioli said in a statement. \"I want to thank both Arthur [Blank, the Falcons\' owner] and Thomas for bringing my family and I here in 2014.\"
Pioli did not specify which opportunities he plans to pursue.