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
PFF identifies Falcons’ secret superstar from 2024 season
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
Cameron Jordan explains why he didn’t enjoy sacking Matt Ryan
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
Falcons complete interview with Packers assistant for DC vacancy
The Atlanta Falcons have now interviewed four coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The team met with Green Bay Packers pass-game coordinator Derrick Ansley in the second of two interviews on Thursday afternoon. Ansley, 43, joined Green Bay’s coaching staff in 2024 following a three-year stint with the Los Angeles Chargers (2021-2023). The Packers passing defense … [Read more...] about Falcons complete interview with Packers assistant for DC vacancy
Falcons complete third interview for defensive coordinator vacancy
The Atlanta Falcons have completed a third interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Lou Anarumo, the former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator, met with the team on Thursday afternoon. Anarumo, 58, spent the last six seasons as Cincinnati’s defensive play-caller but was fired following the 2024 season. He began his NFL coaching career as a defensive backs coach … [Read more...] about Falcons complete third interview for defensive coordinator vacancy