The Atlanta Falcons clearly didn’t let the euphoria of Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints cloud their judgement when it came Raheem Morris’ fate as head coach. Team owner Arthur Blank made the move to fire Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot shortly after the Falcons recorded their fourth consecutive win to close the season.
While Blank is scheduled to address the media on Thursday, the team is already being linked to multiple candidates for its head coaching vacancy. The Falcons have requested interviews with a few coordinators and are expected to meet with a two-time NFL Coach of the Year winner.
Follow along below as we track every reported Falcons interview request, meeting and rumor on their search for a new head coach.
Former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons are expected to meet with the former Browns head coach. Stefanski was just fired by Cleveland on Monday after six seasons and two NFL Coach of the Year awards. A respected offensive play-caller, Stefanski could help get the Falcons get things back on track in 2026. The Browns have struggled over the last two seasons, but somebody will likely hire Stefanski soon due to the lack of experienced candidates.
Sources: Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski currently is expected to speak with the Falcons, Giants and Titans about their HC vacancies. pic.twitter.com/prpXsuC5t5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026
Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak
According to multiple reports, the Falcons have requested to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for their head coaching vacancy. Kubiak is expected to be a hot name during the 2026 hiring cycle after the Seahawks’ impressive 14-3 season. Seattle’s balanced offensive attack finished third in points per game last season, averaging 28.4 points per contest.
The Falcons requested an interview with Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 5, 2026
Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver
The first reported interview request by the Falcons was for Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver previously interviewed with the team in 2024 but did not land the job. Prior to his season with the Dolphins, Weaver spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive line coach and eventual assistant head coach under John Harbaugh.
The Falcons requested an interview with Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 5, 2026
Check back soon for more updates on the Falcons’ head coaching vacancy!
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons head coaching search: Who’s been linked to Atlanta?
