Jimmy Lake is appointed defensive coordinator by the Falcons, but Marquice Williams is kept on as special teams coach.
The head coaching roles for the Atlanta Falcons have been filled.
Along with confirming that special teams coordinator Marquice Williams will stay in his current position on the coaching staff of new head coach Raheem Morris, the team revealed on Monday that they have hired Rams assistant head coach Jimmy Lake as their new defensive coordinator.
In addition, Zac Robinson’s employment by the Falcons as offensive coordinator was formally revealed. This news had been leaked the previous week.
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NEWS COACHING
According to a source, NFL Network’s James Palmer stated that Falcons wide receivers coach T.J. Yates will remain in Atlanta alongside new head coach Raheem Morris.
The Chiefs of Kansas City
The Chiefs of Kansas City
· 11-6-0 INJURIES in 2023
DE According to an NFL Network source, Charles Omenihu tore his ACL during Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
Chargers of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chargers · 5-12-0 in 2023
HIRES FOR FRONT OFFICES
According to sources, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport said that the Chargers want to appoint former Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as their new general manager.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 7-10-0 in 2023
PERSONAL HARM
The team stated that tight end T.J. Hockenson’s ACL surgery on Monday went well. In Week 16, Hockenson tore his ACL.
HIRES COACHING
As sources told NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, the Eagles are poised to appoint former Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt as their defensive line coach. Karl Scott, one of Hurtt’s coaches in Seattle, is anticipated to join the team as the defensive backs coach, according to Pelissero.
The Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 9-8-0 in 2023
INTERVIEWS WITH COACHES
According to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero’s Monday Good Morning Football report, the Seahawks are interviewing Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their open head coaching position.
Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Lions, is being interviewed by the Seahawks for their head coaching position, according to Pelissero.
Tampa Bay Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 9-8-0 in 2023
INTERVIEWS WITH COACHES
Alex Van Pelt, a former offensive coordinator for the Browns, was interviewed by the Buccaneers for their open position.
OC position, the group declared.
For their open offensive coordinator position, the Buccaneers and Lions wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El concluded their interview, the organization said.
Commanders in Washington
Commanders in Washington 2023 · 4-13-0
INTERVIEWS WITH COACHES
According to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, the Commanders are interviewing Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their open head coaching position.
Pelissero said that the Commanders are interviewing Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Lions, for the position of head coach.