NFL · NFC South · Est. 1966 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta Falcons
Current Leadership
Owner & Chairman
Arthur Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, purchased the Falcons for $545 million in 2002. Under his ownership, the team reached Super Bowl LI, and he oversaw the construction of the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Blank is widely respected for his commitment to the Atlanta community and fan-friendly stadium policies.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Raheem Morris | Head Coach | 2024 |
Offense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Zac Robinson | Offensive Coordinator | 2024 |
| Dwayne Ledford | Offensive Line Coach / Run Game Coordinator | 2024 |
| Ike Hilliard | Wide Receivers Coach | 2024 |
| Kevin Koger | Tight Ends Coach | 2024 |
| Michael Pitre | Running Backs Coach | 2024 |
| T.J. Yates | Quarterbacks Coach | 2024 |
Defense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Lake | Defensive Coordinator | 2024 |
| Jay Rodgers | Defensive Line Coach | 2024 |
| Frank Bush | Linebackers Coach | 2024 |
| Derrick Ansley | Defensive Backs Coach | 2024 |
Special Teams
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Marquice Williams | Special Teams Coordinator | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Taylor Smith inherited ownership from his father Rankin Smith Sr. after his death in 1997. He oversaw the team during the 1998 Super Bowl run but ultimately sold the franchise to Arthur Blank in 2002.
Founding Owner
Rankin Smith Sr. paid $8.5 million for the expansion franchise in 1965 and owned the Falcons for over three decades. A life insurance executive, Smith brought professional football to the Deep South and navigated the franchise through its formative years.