For years, Thomas Dimitroff was the architect of the Atlanta Falcons.

Now, he's joining their biggest rival.

The New Orleans Saints announced Tuesday they have hired the former Falcons general manager as a consultant. Dimitroff, 59, had been around the Saints for the majority of the offseason, regularly attending practices in Metairie and in Irvine, California.

Dimitroff, a two-time Executive of the Year, worked for the Falcons from 2008 to 2020, drafting quarterback Matt Ryan and constructing a roster that reached Super Bowl LI. He also has front office stints with the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Saints have resorted to hiring former general managers as consultants in recent years. Last year, New Orleans added former Saints

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