The Falcoholic
The Atlanta Falcons fired Raheem Morris the same day they won their final game of the 2025 regular season, and jumped immediately into the search for his successor. There are already multiple reports out there about candidates they’ve asked to interview or intend to talk to, so don’t expect this empty spot to last very long.
We’ll try to keep on top of fast-moving news about Atlanta’s head coaching vacancy right here, so join us for updates.
Status: Falcons reportedly will talk to
The ex-Browns head coach, who was fired after yet another disappointing season, is expected to speak with the Falcons about their vacancy. Despite the woeful state of the Browns, Stefanski remains a well-regarded coach who seemed ultimately to lose his spirit in the face of the overwhelming dysfunction in Cleveland. Atlanta could be a nice bounceback spot for him, and one of the better hires the team could make if they’re hellbent on making Michael Penix Jr. work.
Status: Falcons requested an interview
The longtime defensive line coach and former Ravens assistant head coach is in his second year as Miami’s defensive coordinator, where he’s endured a tough 2025 after a stellar 2024. The uneven results in a lost season for Miami haven’t made Weaver a less desirable candidate for Atlanta, however, and the Falcons surely remember how thoroughly the Dolphins defense shut them down in an embarrassing loss earlier this season.
Status: Falcons requested an interview
Kubiak got some buzz as the offensive coordinator for the woeful Saints in 2024, especially after a fast start, but has done head-turning work with the Seattle Seahawks this year en route to a #1 seed in the NFC. The Falcons will try to figure out if the relatively young, relatively inexperienced coach is the next Kyle Shanahan, Matt LaFleur, or Sean McVay, or a terrific coordinator who isn’t ready for primetime just yet.
