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Falcons fire assistant DL coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been accused of rape in Michigan, multiple outlets reported.,The dismissal comes after journalist Justin Spiro reported details of violent behavior and screenshots of electronic communication between Lewis and t...
Reports: Falcons fire assistant DL coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, who is being accused of rape in Michigan, multiple outlets reported Friday.,The dismissal comes after Darko State News reported details of violent behavior, and screen shots of electronic communication between Lewis and the alleg...
Report: Falcons release special-teams star KhaDarel Hodge
The Atlanta Falcons have informed Pro Bowl special-teams star KhaDarel Hodge that he is being released, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday.,The 31-year-old wide receiver spent the past four seasons with the Falcons, making the Pro Bowl in 2024 and catching 37 passes for 596 yards and two ...
Atlanta Falcons Bet Big on James Pearce Jr. — and Lost
The Falcons’ decision to trade future draft capital for James Pearce Jr. has spiraled into a franchise-altering disaster....
Falcons add Alex Van Pelt as QB coach
The Atlanta Falcons hired Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, the team announced Saturday night.,Van Pelt, 55, was a senior offensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams this past season, after serving as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator in 2024. H...
Report: Falcons add Alex Van Pelt as QB coach
The Atlanta Falcons hired Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, NFL Network reported Saturday.,Van Pelt, 55, was a senior offensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams this past season, after serving as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator in 2024. He wa...
Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski as new head coach
The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach after his second interview with the team on Saturday in Atlanta.,Stefanski, 43, replaces Raheem Morris, who was let go on Jan. 4 along with general manager Terry Fontenot. Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year with the Cleveland Browns, was the f...
Reports: Kevin Stefanski gets 2nd interview with Falcons
Kevin Stefanski is in Atlanta on Saturday for his second head coaching interview with the Falcons, according to multiple reports.,The two-time NFL Coach of the Year previously met with the Falcons last weekend and is the first candidate to receive a second sit-down interview.,The Athletic reported t...
Way Too Early 2026 NFL Head Coaching Cycle Predictions
Projecting how all nine NFL head coaching vacancies could be filled before the divisional round of the playoffs....
Atlanta Falcons Jumped the Gun on John Harbaugh Interview Announcement
The Atlanta Falcons claimed they interviewed John Harbaugh—but reports suggest otherwise as the NFL coaching carousel heats up....
Falcons interview Anthony Weaver, Klint Kubiak for head coach opening
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, the team announced Saturday.,Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphin...
Falcons interview Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for head coach opening
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, the team announced Saturday.,Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphins. He was a position coach on that side of the line with...
Surging Falcons, Saints aim to end season on high note
Ahead of the regular-season finale on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons and visiting New Orleans Saints are undoubtedly the hottest teams in the NFC South.,Unfortunately for the two rivals, their respective December hot streaks will amount to nothing more than momentum heading into 2026.,Atlanta (7-9) has...
The Three Biggest Disappointments of the 2025 NFL Season
The Falcons, Commanders, and Vikings headline the biggest disappointments of the 2025 NFL season as injuries and poor decisions derail expectations....
Seahawks dismantle Falcons after halftime, reach 10 wins
ATLANTA -- Sam Darnold threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns to help the Seattle Seahawks cruise to a 37-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.,Jaxon Smith-Njigba had seven catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns for Seattle (10-3), which outscored the Falcons 31-3 in the second half.,Kirk...
Nick Folk's 56-yard FG lifts Jets over Falcons
Nick Folk kicked a game-winning, 56-yard field goal as time expired on Sunday, giving the New York Jets a 27-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons in East Rutherford, N.J.,Tyrod Taylor threw for 172 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for another score, as the Jets (3-9) won despite being outgained 389-269....
Falcons' fading hopes in Kirk Cousins' hands as team visits Jets
Desperate for a win to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, the Atlanta Falcons will look to extend their recent success against the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Atlanta (4-7), which has won three straight road games against the Jets dating back to 2009, snapped a five-game lo...
Michael Penix Jr. Injury Could Derail Falcons Amid Quarterback Uncertainty
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-7 after Week 11, and Michael Penix Jr.’s potential season-ending knee injury adds to their struggles. Kirk Cousins is set to take over, but without a first-round pick, Atlanta’s playoff hopes face major hurdles....
Panthers down Falcons in OT on career day for Bryce Young
Ryan Fitzgerald drilled a game-winning 28-yard field goal with 5:10 left in overtime on Sunday to help the visiting Carolina Panthers rally for a 30-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.,Bryce Young threw for a career-high 448 yards and passed for three touchdowns for Carolina (6-5), which trailed by...
Atlanta Falcons Finally Find Matt Ryan’s Successor in Michael Penix Jr.
After years of quarterback chaos, Michael Penix Jr. is giving the Atlanta Falcons a reason to believe again. Here's why....