US EditionFalcons hire Kevin Stefanski as new head coach
- On Sunday, Kevin Stefanski was named the Atlanta Falcons' head coach with a five-year deal after an exhaustive search that replaced Raheem Morris, and he will report to Falcons president Matt Ryan.
- After Raheem Morris was dismissed on Jan. 4, the Falcons accelerated their coaching search when Matt Ryan was hired on Jan. 10 to lead interviews, including with Harbaugh and McDaniel before focusing on Stefanski.
- Before joining Atlanta, Stefanski spent 14 seasons with Minnesota and coached the Browns from 2020-25, compiling a 45-56 record and earning two AP NFL Coach of the Year awards.
- The hiring sets up a roster overhaul as the Falcons plan to assemble a new staff immediately, despite lacking a first-round pick, shaping Stefanski's roster-building choices.
- Owner Arthur Blank framed the hire as part of a culture reset after eight straight losing seasons, placing Matt Ryan in a central role while managing salary cap space over $100 million.
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Meet New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach Saturday night after he met with team leadership in Atlanta. What’s Happening: Stefanski, 43, becomes the 20th head coach in Falcons history and will report to president of football Matt Ryan. He previously served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and spent 14 years as […] The post Meet New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski appeared first on The Georgia Sun.
Stefanski hired as Falcons coach
ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Stefanski was hired as coach of the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night, getting a second chance to lead an NFL team less than two weeks after he was fired by the Cleveland Browns. Stefanski spent six seasons with Cleveland, where he twice was named AP Coach of the Year and had a 45-56 record. He was fired on Jan. 5 after the Browns finished a 5-12 season. Stefanski replaces Raheem Morris, who was fired alongside general manag…
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