NFL · NFC South · Est. 1966 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta Falcons

Current Leadership

Arthur Blank

Owner & Chairman

2002–present

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

NamePositionSince
Raheem MorrisHead Coach2024

Offense

NamePositionSince
Zac RobinsonOffensive Coordinator2024
Dwayne LedfordOffensive Line Coach / Run Game Coordinator2024
Ike HilliardWide Receivers Coach2024
Kevin KogerTight Ends Coach2024
Michael PitreRunning Backs Coach2024
T.J. YatesQuarterbacks Coach2024

Defense

NamePositionSince
Jimmy LakeDefensive Coordinator2024
Jay RodgersDefensive Line Coach2024
Frank BushLinebackers Coach2024
Derrick AnsleyDefensive Backs Coach2024

Special Teams

NamePositionSince
Marquice WilliamsSpecial Teams Coordinator2022

Historical Figures

Taylor Smith

Owner

1997–2002

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.

Rankin Smith Sr.

Founding Owner

1966–1997

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.