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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

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

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

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.

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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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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 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.

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.

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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.

Jeff Ulbrich News / SportsTalkATL / January 19

Falcons have retained defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

For fans hoping the next Falcons head coach would retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, that wish has quickly been granted. Kevin Stefanski made it clear he wanted Ulbrich back, and Atlanta officially made the move Monday morning.

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.

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 18

Could Falcons Next General Manager Be One Of These Two People?

The Atlanta Falcons have solidified their next head coach after announcing that Kevin Stefanski would become the franchise’s 20th head coach in franchise history.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19

Falcons make curious decision before hiring Kevin Stefanski

Stefanski went 8-26 in his last two seasons as HC of the Cleveland Browns.

Stefanski gets to prove he wasn't problem in Cleveland

Jaxson Dart played a huge role in John Harbaugh's deal with Giants

Mike McCarthy is a candidate for prominent head-coaching job

NFL world hears truth about ex-Steelers HC Mike Tomlin

Steelers set stance on Aaron Rodgers' future after Tomlin's departure

Jeff Ulbrich News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 18

Atlanta Falcons Make Final Decision on Jeff Ulbrich's Future

The Atlanta Falcons cleaned house after the 2025 season, but they seem to be making one exception. The Falcons hired head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 18

Falcons to Lose Key Assistant Among New Hires

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski to take over their franchise. The team announced

Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Falcons adding a highly respected NFL legend to new head coach Kevin Stefanksi's coaching staff

A new era for the Atlanta Falcons has arrived with the news of Kevin Stefanksi becoming the franchises next head coach and the good news doesn't end there. Stefanski is already hard at work to build out the rest of his coaching staff.

Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 18

ESPN Grades Atlanta Falcons Hire of Kevin Stefanski

The Atlanta Falcons moved quickly and decisively after another disappointing season came to an end. Hours after their season-ending victory over the New Orleans Saints, word leaked that the Falcons were firing head coach Raheem Morris.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 18

Arthur Blank cooks Kevin Stefanski dinner, offers him Falcons head coach job after eating

On Saturday night, amid a steak dinner at Arthur Blank’s house, the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski to be the team’s next head coach. Stefanski had been linked to the Falcons job by numerous reporters since the very beginning of the process, and once John Harbaugh was made official by the Giants, it felt like Atlanta had a clear frontrunner.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 18

Skip Bayless Blasts Atlanta Falcons for Kevin Stefanski Hire

The Atlanta Falcons were considered one of the finalists for former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who was hired by the New York Giants. Whether