When the Atlanta Falcons made the surprise selection of James Pearce Jr. with the No. 26 overall pick in the NFL Draft, it was widely assumed they were simply addressing a positional need on the edge.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris says tight end Kyle Pitts is practicing in training camp — with “modifications.” Pitts missed the ...

With pressure mounting in Atlanta, Raheem Morris is relying on an unproven Michael Penix Jr. to turn things around fast.

Despite producing their highest win total in seven years, the Atlanta Falcons ' 2024 season ended with more disappointment.

Morris, 47, has previous head-coaching experience with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009-2011 and as interim coach of the Falcons for 11 games in 2020. He has a 24-38 record as a head coach.

Atlanta Falcons Falcons’ Raheem Morris has been a part of some strong second seasons The coach led his former Bucs team to a seven-win improvement in his second season in 2010.

Morris, the Rams’ defensive coordinator, gets his second NFL head coaching job. Atlanta interviewed Belichick twice for its open job before selecting Morris.