Atlanta Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski as new head coach

Former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

The Atlanta Falcons on Saturday named Kevin Stefanski as the team’s new head coach, succeeding Raheem Morris.

Stefanski was previously the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, who fired him earlier this month after six seasons. He compiled a 45-56 record over that time, and twice won the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year.

Stefanski was named head coach of the Falcons after meeting with team leadership, including owner and chairman Arthur Blank, on Saturday night.