The Atlanta Falcons have a new head coach.
The team announced that they are hiring former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski as their head coach, replacing Raheem Morris that was fired following an 8-9 season.
Stefanski will work with Matt Ryan, who was appointed as the team’s head of football operations, to hire a general manager.
Stefanski takes over a team with pieces in place that feel like it’s ready to break through. Atlanta hasn’t had a winning season since 2017, finishing 10-6 that year and being eliminated in the divisional round of the playoffs.
The new coaching regime in Atlanta inherits a team full of talent that will be expected to compete sooner rather than later. Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Penix had his 2025 campaign ended early due to an ACL injury.
Penix was the No. 8 overall pick in 2024, and in his second NFL season became the full-time starter for the Falcons, posting a 3-6 record. Despite the losing record, Penix played well in 2025, passing 1,982 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. With the right guidance, his 88.5 passer rating and 57.1 QBR could improve greatly.
