Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday. Wilks is an experienced play-caller who most recently served as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers during their Super Bowl run in 2023. The 55-year-old has been a … [Read more...] about Falcons complete two more interviews for defensive opening

Another name has surfaced in the Atlanta Falcons’ search for a new defensive coordinator. According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team will interview Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday. The Steelers finished eighth in points allowed (20.4) last season, allowing 228 passing yards per game. The defense recorded 17 interceptions and 40 … [Read more...] about Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown, per report

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2024 season was derailed by a multitude of issues, including a horrendous defensive performance over the final few weeks. This led to the team firing defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake one week after the season ended. The Falcons have already interviewed a handful of potential replacements, but there were some positives on that side of the ball. Linebacker … [Read more...] about PFF identifies Falcons’ secret superstar from 2024 season

During Matt Ryan’s 13 seasons as the starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, nobody gave him more trouble than New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. The two NFC South rivals faced off twice per year from 2011-2021 and there were some memorable matchups. Jordan frequently harassed Ryan in the pocket, recording an NFL-record 23 sacks against the former Falcons … [Read more...] about Cameron Jordan explains why he didn’t enjoy sacking Matt Ryan