Atlanta Falcons Begin Search for New Head Coach
The Atlanta Falcons have officially begun their search for the 19th head coach in franchise history. Following the departure of Arthur Smith after the final game of the 2023 season on Jan. 7, the organization immediately began looking for his replacement.
The Falcons have stated that they will announce interviews after they are completed with each candidate, and will provide updates on the process. Aggregated reports of interview requests will also be documented as they relate to each candidate.
The NFL has specific rules for how and when teams can conduct these interviews, and those rules will be followed closely by the Falcons organization.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has emphasized the importance of being thorough and patient in finding the right individual for the head coaching job. The aim is to make the hire that will set the franchise up for a period of sustained success.
“There is no timetable,” Blank said. “The only timetable is to do this correctly.”
Fans and analysts alike will be closely following the Falcons’ search for a new head coach, and this tracker will serve as the go-to location for updates and information throughout the process. Stay tuned for the latest news on the Falcons’ search for a new head coach.