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Falcons To Interview Andy Weidl For GM

In hiring Matt Ryan as their president of football and Kevin Stefanski as their head coach, the Falcons have crossed two key tasks off their list in the past 10 days.

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Baker Mayfield Issues Warning to Atlanta Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski

The Atlanta Falcons officially announced Kevin Stefanksi as the franchise's next head coach on Saturday. The ex-Cleveland Browns’ coach takes over in Atlanta, and he has history with Tampa Bay Buccanners starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, and Mayfield, for one, can’t wait to face off against his former coach.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 20

Who will Kevin Stefanski want at quarterback for the Falcons?

A couple of big dominos have already fallen since the Falcons’ 2025 campaign came to an end. Matt Ryan has taken over as President of Football, and Kevin Stefanski has been named the team’s next head coach.

Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 20

Emmanuel Acho Makes Bold Statement About Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons made a hard push for Kevin Stefanski. Rather than gamble on a first-time head coach, Atlanta chose experience and stability, locking down Stefanski as its 20th head coach in a move that has quickly drawn praise across the league.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

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Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Falcons rumors: What’s next for Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts? NFL insiders predict the future

Newly appointed head coach Kevin Stefanski is moving quickly to solidify his new coaching staff in Atlanta. A key addition comes in the form of Bill Callahan, a veteran assistant who has been in the coaching industry since 1978.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / January 20

Falcons tab Bill Callahan as offensive line coach

Bill Callahan will rejoin Kevin Stefanski and work as the offensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Tuesday. The move was expected after Stefanski agreed to become Atlanta's head coach on Saturday.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 20

Falcons hire Bill Callahan as offensive line coach

After it was reported on Monday that highly regarded offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford would not be returning to the Atlanta Falcons, his replacement has been named: Bill Callahan.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 20

Two Logical QB Options for Falcons While Michael Penix is Out

The Atlanta Falcons have their next head coach, hiring two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski to lead the franchise starting with the 2026 season. Their next order of business will likely be to find a starting quarterback.

Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / January 20

Grading the Falcons hire of Kevin Stefanski

From the jump, the two names linked to the Atlanta Falcons following their decision to fire head coach Raheem Morris were John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Bill Callahan News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Falcons Officially Name Bill Callahan As OL Coach

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have named former Titans OL coach Bill Callahan as the team’s offensive line coach. Callahan coached with new Falcons

Raheem Morris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Raheem Morris Expected To Be Candidate For Packers DC Role

Per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, former Falcons HC Raheem Morris is expected to be at or near the top of the list of DC candidates for the Packers. Morris has been getting interest as a head coach and defensive coordinator since being let go, taking HC interviews with the Cardinals, Giants and Titans.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 19

Falcons say goodbye to well-regarded offensive line coach

Naturally, there is going to be a lot of turnover on the coaching staff with a new head coach coming in, but there were a couple of coaches from this year’s staff the Atlanta Falcons could have kept around.

Will Levis News / EasySportz / January 19

NFL Analyst Believes Will Levis to the Falcons is a Perfect Fit for Both Parties

ATLANTA — If the Falcons are serious about maximizing a roster that’s ready to win now, the quarterback answer for 2026 may not be complicated. Will Levis makes too much sense — philosophically, schematically and realistically — to ignore.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 19

Falcons hoping to retain key piece of defensive staff

The Atlanta Falcons have already announced that Jeff Ulbrich will be retained as defensive coordinator. With that, it’s expected that most of the defensive staff will return in 2026, but there is one name worth keeping a close eye on — defensive line coach Nate Ollie.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 19

Falcons Coaching Update: Kevin Stefanski's Staff, Assistant Coaches, and More

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach, and attention now turns to putting together the staff to lead the team into 2026. Coming off a pair of 8-9 seasons, the Falcons feel as if they are in a position to win now.

Jeff Ulbrich News / Field Level Media / January 19

Falcons retaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski will retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, the team announced Monday. Ulbrich agreed to a new three-year deal, according to an NFL Network report.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Falcons Retain DC Jeff Ulbrich

The Falcons have a new head coach in place, and they are among the teams set to bring in a new offensive coordinator. A full housecleaning on the sidelines will not be taking place, though.

Jeff Ulbrich News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Falcons Announce They’re Retaining DC Jeff Ulbrich

The Atlanta Falcons announced they will be retaining DC Jeff Ulbrich on staff under new HC Kevin Stefanski. Tom Pelissero reports Ulbrich will get a new three-year deal to stay in Atlanta, one that presumably includes a raise. This is the way things had been trending for some time.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19