{"id":708970,"date":"2026-01-27T13:17:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/708970\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:17:15","slug":"atlanta-falcons-set-to-introduce-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/708970\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Falcons set to introduce new head coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) \u2014 The Atlanta Falcons will officially introduce the franchise\u2019s 20th head coach at noon on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Kevin Stefanski was hired to take over a team<\/a> that has not had a winning record in eight NFL seasons. <\/p>\n

Stefanski was the first major hire by new president of football<\/a> – and Atlanta Falcons legend – Matt Ryan. <\/p>\n

General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris were fired hours after the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints in the final game of the season.<\/p>\n

The Falcons still have not hired a new general manager.<\/p>\n

MORE FALCONS COVERAGE<\/p>\n

\"ClevelandCleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski arrives before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo\/Joshua A. Bickel)(Joshua A. Bickel | AP)<\/p>\n

Stefanski takes over a team with bonafide NFL stars in running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London and defensive pillars such as Jalon Walker, James Pearce, Jr. and Xaiver Watts, but is also facing questions at arguably the game\u2019s most important position: quarterback.<\/p>\n

Michael Penix Jr., is coming off another torn-ACL surgery, and the team must figure out what to do with quarterback Kirk Cousins\u2019 contract in the offseason.<\/p>\n

Kevin Stefanski at a glance<\/p>\n

Born: May 8, 1982, in Wayne, Pennsylvania (age 43)<\/p>\n

Education:<\/p>\n

High school: St. Joseph\u2019s Preparatory School in PhiladelphiaCollege: University of Pennsylvania (2000-2004), where he played defensive back and was a 4-year starterNamed Quakers Freshman of the Year in 2000 and was an All-Ivy League selection in 2002Part of Penn\u2019s only undefeated team of the decade<\/p>\n

Coaching Career<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings (2006-2019)<\/p>\n

Started as an assistant coach in 2006Held various positions including quarterbacks coach, running backs coach, and tight ends coachServed as offensive coordinator (2019)Survived three coaching changes during his tenure<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns (2020-2025)<\/p>\n

Hired on January 13, 2020Led the Browns to their first playoff appearance since 2002 in his inaugural season2\u00d7 AP NFL Coach of the Year\u00a0(2020 and 2023)Regular season record: 45-56 (.446)Playoff record: 1-2 (.333)Fired in January 2026 after the team posted an 8-26 record across the 2024-2025 seasons<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons (2026-present)<\/p>\n

Signed a five-year contract on January 17, 2026Reports to the team\u2019s president of football operations, Matt Ryan<\/p>\n

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Download our Atlanta News First app<\/a> for your latest news and information.<\/p>\n

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