Falcons interview Ben Johnson for HC vacancy
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson shakes hands with guard Kayode Awosika during warmups before the NFC divisional playoff game between the Lions and Buccaneers at Ford Field on Sunday, Jan, 21, 2024. credits: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Atlanta Falcons announced Sunday that they have conducted a virtual interview with Ben Johnson as they continue to search for their next head coach.
Johnson, 37, has been on the Lions' staff since 2019. He currently serves as Detroit's offensive coordinator, a role he took over in 2022.
Prior to joining the Lions, Johnson was with the Miami Dolphins from 2012-18. He started his coaching career at Boston College, where he was a graduate assistant from 2009-10 before being promoted to tight ends coach for the 2011 season.
Atlanta has now interviewed 13 candidates to fill its head-coaching vacancy. Among those potential suitors are former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, Buffalo Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.
The Falcons fired Arthur Smith on Jan. 8. He went 21-30 in three seasons at the helm, and Atlanta never won a playoff game during his tenure.
—Field Level Media
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