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Falcons mock draft 2026: Restocking Atlanta’s offense

The 2025 NFL season wasn’t kind to the Atlanta Falcons, who missed the playoffs for the eighth-straight year, saw their starting quarterback tear his ACL, and wound up firing their head coach and general manager. It’s been tumultuous, to say the least. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, as the Falcons […]

From The Falcoholic | 11 days ago | 2 reads

Browns head coach search: Growing concern on timing

With five of the head coach vacancies already being filled – Kevin Stefanski to the Atlanta Falcons, John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, Jeff Hafley to the Miami Dolphins, Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans, and Jesse Minter to the Baltimore Ravens – the Cleveland Browns have yet to make their decision for the […]

From Dawgs By Nature | 12 days ago | 2 reads

Eagles executive reportedly drawing interest for Falcons general manager job

The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles senior personnel director/advisor to the general manager Joe Douglas for their GM opening, according to a report from NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Douglas re-joined the Eagles in May 2025 after going 32-68 in about 5.5 seasons as the New York Jets’ general manager. He originally […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | 12 days ago | 1 read

49ers blocked by the Falcons from interviewing a potential defensive staffer

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Atlanta Falcons blocked the San Francisco 49ers after requesting an interview with secondary coach Justin Hood. Pelissero wasn’t specific about what job Hood would’ve interviewed for, calling it a “high-ranking staff position.” Hood has been the secondary coach in Atlanta for two seasons. Previously, he worked as a […]

From Niners Nation | 13 days ago | 3 reads

Zac Robinson won’t be the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator

Time to cross off another name on the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator candidate list. Former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is staying in the NFC South to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. Robinson is replacing former Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, who is also an […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | 13 days ago | 1 read

Falcons Bijan Robinson finalist for Offensive Player of the Year, James Pearce Jr. and Xavier Watts finalists for Defensive Rookie of the Year

Despite missing the playoffs for the eighth-straight season, the Atlanta Falcons received some welcome news on Thursday. Star running back Bijan Robinson was officially named a finalist for the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award, while defenders James Pearce Jr. and Xavier Watts were both named finalists for the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the […]

From The Falcoholic | 13 days ago | 0 reads

Browns lose another coach and Bill Callahan rejoins Kevin Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a new head coach, and whoever takes on the role will also need to add an offensive coordinator to the staff. That is because Tommy Rees, who took over playcalling for the Browns midway through the 2025 season, is reportedly heading to the Atlanta Falcons to join […]

From Dawgs By Nature | 13 days ago | 5 reads

Atlanta Falcons GM candidates 2026: Interviews requested with Ian Cunningham, Josh Williams, and James Liipfert

Now the Falcons general manager search is really ramping up. On Wednesday, we learned that the Falcons put in for a flurry of interview requests with Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, Texans assistant GM James Liipfert, and 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams. They join Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl, who […]

From The Falcoholic | 14 days ago | 6 reads

49ers front office member Josh Williams gets another GM request

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have submitted a general manager interview request for San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, who was a finalist for the Jacksonville and Miami general manager searches. The Falcons recently hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Atlanta also requested Texans assistant general […]

From Niners Nation | 14 days ago | 4 reads

Baker Mayfield still has beef with Falcons Kevin Stefanski

Baker Mayfield says he can’t wait to play Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons twice a year, something he has made clear after taking exception to an article from AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter. Failed might be considered harsh, but it’s an accurate summation of Mayfield’s Browns career. After getting to hand-pick Freddie Kitchens to be his head […]

From The Falcoholic | 14 days ago | 4 reads

Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl interviewing for Falcons GM job

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of finding their next head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons. However, they could also be about to lose one of their top executives. Per Mark Kaboly, assistant general manager Andy Weidl will interview for the vacant Atlanta Falcons GM job. “Steelers assistant general manager […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | 14 days ago | 2 reads

Browns head coach search: Second interview schedule starts with 1 candidate per day

The Cleveland Browns head coach search continues with second interviews scheduled for this week. So far, John Harbaugh interviewed with only the New York Giants before taking their job, former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski had numerous interviews before accepting the Atlanta Falcons gig, and Monday night saw the Miami Dolphins (Jeff Hafley) and Tennessee Titans […]

From Dawgs By Nature | 15 days ago | 3 reads

Chargers interview former Falcons HC for OC vacancy

On Monday morning, the Chargers announced that they had completed an interview with former Falcons head coach and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in their continued search to replace the recently fired Greg Roman. The 43-year old Smith called plays for Pittsburgh over the last two seasons under former head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers […]

From Bolts From The Blue | 15 days ago | 5 reads

Nittany Lions in the NFL 2025: Divisional Round

Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: *Just a reminder that again this season, I will not include players like Juwan Johnson and KeAndre Lambert-Smith that did not finish their college career at Penn State* Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ Mustipher Atlanta Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie Baltimore Ravens: […]

From Black Shoe Diaries | 15 days ago | 2 reads

Ravens schedule second, in-person HC interview with Anthony Weaver

The Baltimore Ravens will conduct a second, in-person interview with Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Weaver, 43, was the Miami Dolphins’ defensive coordinator for the last two years.He has interviewed with the Cardinals, Falcons, and Steelers for their head coaching vacancies and is expected to […]

From Baltimore Beatdown | 15 days ago | 3 reads

Ravens interview Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile for HC job

It seemed like the Ravens’ first round of head coaching interviews concluded on Sunday, but they squeezed in Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile on Monday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Campanile becomes Baltimore’s 16th candidate to succeed John Harbaugh, though only 15 are still available. Kevin Stefanski took the Falcons’ head coaching job, pre-empting a potential […]

From Baltimore Beatdown | 15 days ago | 2 reads

Why did the Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach?

He’s here. Kevin Stefanski is Atlanta’s newest head coach, and he faces a daunting job with these Falcons fresh off a rough stint in Cleveland. The Falcons were one of the league’s most exciting teams a decade ago and Stefanski one of its most promising coaches more recently than that, but the past several years […]

From The Falcoholic | 16 days ago | 0 reads

Buffalo Bills head coach candidates: Who will replace Sean McDermott?

The Buffalo Bills are looking for a brand new head coach after firing Sean McDermott this week. Two slots have already been filled this week with the New York Giants hiring former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and the Atlanta Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanski, formerly of the Cleveland Browns. Those are the names off […]

From Buffalo Rumblings | 16 days ago | 5 reads

Dolphins have competition for top remaining head coaching candidate

The Miami Dolphins are still searching for a head coach. They had interest in former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, but he agreed to a deal with the New York Giants last week. They also had interest in former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, but he signed on to coach the Atlanta Falcons […]

From The Phinsider | 16 days ago | 3 reads

A frontrunner emerges in Dolphins coaching search – The Splash Zone 1/19/26

The Miami Dolphins are beginning their in person interviews for their vacant head coach position with reports of a frontrunner emerging. Kevin Stefanski was reported to be getting setup for a second interview with Miami, but he quickly accepted the Atlanta Falcons spot on Saturday. The Dolphins will meet today with Green Bay Packers defensive […]

From The Phinsider | 16 days ago | 4 reads

NFL News and Rumors: Falcons Hire Stefanski, Bo Nix’s Busted Ankle, Coaching Interview Updates, More

The Chicago Bears playing in the nightcap of the divisional round’s Sunday slate of games means we get to touch on some NFL news before we bundle up and Bear Down. Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski as new head coach One day after the New York Giants made headlines in the NFL news cycle for hiring John Harbaugh, the Atlanta Falcons made the second coaching hire of the offseason by bringing in Kevin Stefanski. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year replaces Raheem Morris, who was let go earlier...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 17 days ago | 2 reads