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The Atlanta Falcons are expected to interview Lou Anarumo for their defensive coordinator vacancy sometime this week, according to a report from NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe. The 58-year-old spent the last six years as the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals but was let go following the 2024 season. This is the first reported interview the team has scheduled since … [Read more...] about Falcons to interview former Bengals defensive coordinator, per report

The Atlanta Falcons have much to figure out as the 2025 NFL offseason approaches. What will the team do with quarterback Kirk Cousins? Who will the Falcons hire for their defensive coordinator vacancy? Which free agents should the Falcons re-sign?General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris need to get this team to the playoffs in 2025 or both of their jobs could … [Read more...] about Falcons offseason: 17 defensive players will be free agents in 2025

The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Atlanta Falcons. After missing the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year, the team heads into the 2025 offseason with many of the same problems. While the Falcons have finally solidified the quarterback position with Michael Penix Jr., the defense continues to struggle to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. … [Read more...] about PFF identifies Falcons’ top priority for 2025 offseason

After finishing 8-9 in their first full season under head coach Raheem Morris, the Atlanta Falcons have been awarded the No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The team has selected an offensive player in the first round of the last four drafts, but that’s likely to change this year. The Falcons have solidified their offense behind Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson and … [Read more...] about Falcons select Georgia linebacker in PFN’s 2025 NFL mock draft

The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season, the team announced on Saturday afternoon. Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers has also been relieved of his duties.  Head coach Raheem Morris addressed both firings in a statement: After a thorough evaluation of the season, and with careful consideration for our team’s future, we deemed these moves … [Read more...] about Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season