Falcons Coaching Update: Kevin Stefanski's Staff, Assistant Coaches, and More

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach, and attention now turns to putting together the staff to lead the team into 2026.

Coming off a pair of 8-9 seasons, the Falcons feel as if they are in a position to win now. Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, was considered by many to be the top option for candidates with head coach experience. Despite the two difficult years in Cleveland that led to his dismissal, Stefanski has proof of concept.

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Stefanski, a noted offensive coach, worked his way up from an assistant quarterback coach with the Minnesota Vikings in 2009 to the offensive coordinator role in 2019. He then went to Cleveland in 2020.

His tenure ended with a 45-56 record, but it was marked by two of the franchise’s three playoff appearances in the last 30 years (the first since 2002) and their only postseason victory during that span. Those two seasons also represented two of their three seasons with 10 or more wins.

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Stefanski will now look to bring some stability back to the Falcons and snap what has matched their worst eight-year stretch in franchise history. The work starts now, starting with his staff.

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WHO HAVE THE FALCONS CONFIRMED FOR THEIR COACHING STAFF?

HEAD COACH – KEVIN STEFANSKI

BIO – The former Browns head coach spent six seasons in Cleveland and finished with a 44-56 record, but only won eight games over his last two years (combined 8-26). Stefanski, 43, was a two-time NFL Coach of the Year after he won 11 games in both 2020 and 2023. In 2020, Stefanski also led the Browns to their first playoff win since the 1994-95 season and first appearance since 2002 – they had only been to the postseason four times since 1990.

OFFENSIVE STAFF

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR – TOMMY REES

BIO – Rees, 33, already has five years of experience as an offensive coordinator between the college and NFL ranks. He held the position with Notre Dame between 2020 and 2022 before leaving to coach with Nick Saban at Alabama, where he won an SEC title in his lone season in Tuscaloosa. He spent the last two seasons with the Browns under Stefanski, starting as a passing-game specialist and tight ends coach in 2024 before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2025. He took over play-calling duties midway through the season.

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH – BILL CALLAHAN

BIO – Callahan spent the last two seasons with the Tennessee Titans as the offensive line coach for his son, Brian Callahan. He held the same role with the Cleveland Browns under Stefanski from 2020 to 2023, and the pair had two playoff appearances in that span. The longtime position coach is one of the most respected offensive line coaches in the NFL. He started his coaching career in 1980 at the collegiate level before moving to the NFL. In his time at the professional level, he has made stops with the Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, and the Washington Commanders.

RUNNING BACKS COACH – MICHAEL PITRE

BIO – Pitre has been with the team since 2022, originally joining the Falcons under Arthur Smith. Stefanski will mark the third head coach he will serve under. He is well-regarded in NFL circles, and for good reason. Pitre has played a major part in the development of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier in Atlanta. His running backs also have the fifth-most yards gained since he joined the staff.

TIGHT ENDS COACH – KEVIN KOGER

BIO – Koger, who joined the Falcons under Raheem Morris in 2024, guided Kyle Pitts Sr. to the first All-Pro season of his career in 2025. The fifth-year tight end led the team in receiving. On Monday, January 26th, the Falcons announced he would be retained.

WIDE RECEIVERS COACH – ROBERT PRINCE

BIO - Prince, who interviewed for the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator role this weekend, also joins the Falcons from the Dolphins. The veteran coach has made stops with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and Seattle Seahawks. He also made a short stop as an assistant coach with Atlanta from 2004 to 2006.

QUARTERBACKS COACH – ALEX VAN PELT

BIO - The longtime assistant coach has spent nearly his entire career with quarterbacks, working with players like Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, Joe Flacco, and Aaron Rodgers throughout two decades in the NFL. He worked with Stefanski for four years as his offensive coordinator.

PASSING GAME COORDINATOR – TANNER ENGSTRAND

BIO - Engstrand joins the Falcons after a season as the offensive coordinator of the New York Jets. Before his time as a play-caller, he worked under Ben Johnson as the passing game coordinator in Detroit. The Lions had an explosive offense, finishing second in the NFL in passing yards (4,401), tied for fourth in passing touchdowns (30), and fifth in yards per attempt (7.60).

DEFENSIVE STAFF

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR – JEFF ULBRICH

BIO – The Falcons opted to retain Ulbrich as its defensive coordinator after a strong 2025 season. The biggest turnaround was Atlanta’s pass rush, which flipped from second-to-last in the NFL in 2024 to second in the NFL in 2025. Their 57 sacks set a new franchise record. Atlanta finished No. 15 in total defense (326.6), No. 19 in scoring defense (23.6), and No. 15 in expected points added per play (-0.04).

DEFENSIVE LINE COACH – NATE OLLIE

BIO – Nate Ollie had a standout first season as the Falcons’ defensive line coach. Under his leadership, the defense’s pass rush surged, finishing with 57 sacks. The year before, his Houston Texans pass rush had 49 sacks (4th in the NFL). In 2023, his Indianapolis Colts pass rush finished with 51 sacks (5th in the NFL). On Monday, January 26th, the Falcons announced he would be retained.

SECONDARY COACH – JUSTIN HOOD

BIO – Justin Hood has been with the Falcons since 2024, joining the team alongside Raheem Morris. His unit finished No. 13 in pass defense (200.4 yards per game), but did not give up a 200-yard passer until Week 9. The Falcons reportedly blocked the 49ers from interviewing him, indicating that they are keen on his sticking around. On Monday, January 26th, the Falcons announced he would be retained. His secondary has been a steady contributor to the defense under his leadership. Veterans like A.J. Terrell Jr., Jessie Bates III, and Mike Hughes have enjoyed some of their best seasons, while rookies Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. have successful starts to their careers.

SPECIAL TEAMS STAFF

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR - CRAIG AUKERMAN

BIO - Aukerman comes to Atlanta after 27 years in coaching, with 17 of those coming in the NFL ranks. His most recent stop came with the Dolphins in 2025, his first and only season in Miami. Aukerman’s unit finished with the NFL’s seventh-best EPA, with the Falcons finishing 29th league-wide by that same metric. The Dolphins had a strong kicking game (93.1% conversion rate, 4th in the NFL), blocked two field goals, and finished around the middle of the league in terms of return yardage.