Kevin Stefanski named Atlanta Falcons coach after being cut loose by Browns

January 18, 2026

TL;DR

Kevin Stefanski hired as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
Stefanski was recently fired by the Cleveland Browns after six seasons.
He was named AP Coach of the Year twice and had a 45-56 record with the Browns.
Stefanski replaces Raheem Morris, who was fired along with GM Terry Fontenot.
He will report to newly appointed team president Matt Ryan.
Stefanski previously spent 14 years with the Minnesota Vikings.
The Falcons roster includes All-Pros like Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts Sr, Chris Lindstrom, and Jessie Bates III.
Quarterback situation involves Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr, with Penix Jr recovering from injury.
Stefanski has experience managing quarterback uncertainty from his time with the Browns.

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