The Atlanta Falcons are hiring former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to be their new head coach, NFL Network reported Thursday.
Morris spent the previous three seasons (2021-23) with the Rams, most notably successful Tremendous Bowl LVI. He was beforehand with the Falcons in some capability from 2015 to 2020, together with as interim head coach within the ultimate season.
Atlanta fired head coach Arthur Smith after three seasons and a 48-17 loss in Week 18 to the New Orleans Saints, which sealed the franchise’s third consecutive 7-10 marketing campaign; the Falcons went 21-30 beneath Smith.
As for the state of affairs Morris inherits, Atlanta shuffled quarterbacks Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke this season; each signal-callers are presently beneath contract for 2024. The Falcons are projected to have roughly $30 million in cap house this offseason and personal the No. 8 choose within the 2024 NFL Draft.Â
Atlanta hasn’t made the playoffs or had a successful season since 2017.
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