New Falcons coach Stefanski adds former Dolphins assistant Aukerman as special teams coordinator

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)

New Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski added former Miami Dolphins assistant Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator on Monday as one of several moves to fill his staff.

Aukerman was the Dolphins’ special teams coordinator in 2025 after serving as the Los Angeles Rams’ assistant special teams coach in 2024. He previously coached for seven seasons with the Tennessee Titans, including time as special teams coordinator and assistant head coach.

Stefanski also added Robert Prince as wide receivers coach and Bob Quinn as senior adviser to the head coach. The Falcons also announced secondary coach Justin Hood, defensive line coach Nate Ollie and tight ends coach Kevin Koger have been retained.