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Jeff Fisher out as head coach of Los Angeles Rams

Published Dec. 14, 2016 8:33 a.m. ET

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Los Angeles hasn't been to kind to native son Jeff Fisher.

With two games remaining for the 2016 season, the Rams fired Fisher on Monday, hours after the team's embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Falcons at the Coliseum.

"Making a decision such as this - especially during the season - is one of the most difficult in sports," said Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in a statement. "I have great respect for Jeff as a coach, person, father and friend.

"He has worked tirelessly despite some challenging circumstances. 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."

The team later announced that special teams coordinator John Fassel will be the Rams' interim head coach.

Fisher has been the head man for the Rams since 2012 and has recorded a 31-45-1 mark in nearly five seasons.

The team (4-9) stumbled out of the gate in 2016, holding back No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff, who on Sunday continues to look unprepared at the quarterback position.

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