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With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team's NFL draft plans. By signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed, the Falcons...
Falcons release tight end Jonnu Smith, gain $6.5 million in salary cap space
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released tight end Jonnu Smith on Tuesday in a cost-cutting move. Smith, 28, set career highs with 50 receptions for 582 yards in his reunion with former Falcons coach Arthur Smith in 2023. Jonnu Smith had three touchdown catches. ...
Falcons owner Blank says Bill Belichick never asked for player personnel control in interviews
ATLANTA (AP) — Bill Belichick made no demands for additional authority during his two interviews with Atlanta in the coach search that led to the hiring of Raheem Morris, according to Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Speaking for the first time on Friday about the search, Blank said...
Moore's hire at Michigan gives advocates hope that Black coaches at bluebloods can become the norm
Tyrone Willingham retired back in 2008, yet he has seen just a few Black men receive the kind of elite opportunity he got when he was hired as Notre Dame’s first Black head football coach more than two decades ago. He was encouraged when Michigan hired Sherrone Moore to replace Jim...
AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year
The voting for the 2023 NFL Assistant Coach of the Year selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media: (Voting is on a 5-3-1 basis) Jim Schwartz, Cleveland, 25-10-5=160 Mike Macdonald, Baltimore, 11-11-6=94 ...
Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'
ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris wants to make the most of his second opportunity as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. That means helping the Falcons achieve something they couldn't during what he called the most painful loss of his career. Morris was named Atlanta's coach on...
Falcons' Raheem Morris hires Kevin Koger from Chargers as tight ends coach
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is continuing to fill out his staff, hiring former Los Angeles Chargers assistant Kevin Koger as tight ends coach on Friday. Morris, the former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator who was hired on Jan. 25 to replace...
Analysis: Bill Belichick was passed over this coaching cycle but don't count his career over yet
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Bill Belichick has won more Super Bowls than any coach and more games than everyone except Don Shula. Still, he didn’t land a new job. ...
Chris Shula, the grandson of Don Shula, will be the Rams' new defensive coordinator, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Shula, the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, will be the Los Angeles Rams' new defensive coordinator, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team...
Falcons' Raheem Morris adds Ike Hilliard to staff as wide receivers coach
ATLANTA (AP) — New Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris continued to fill out his staff by hiring Ike Hilliard as wide receivers coach Thursday. Hilliard returns to the NFL after spending the 2022 season as Auburn's co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. He worked 10...
