Falcons Head Coach Search Leads To Staffers From Top NFL Teams

ATLANTA — As the search to find a new head coach for the Atlanta Falcons continues, the team is interviewing staffers from some of the league's biggest names.

The Falcons had a second interview Friday with former New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick, and have moved forward with meeting other potential candidates. That list includes Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, Buffalo Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.

Other candidates have included Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh also made the list of interviewees.

The search to replace former Falcons coach Arthur Smith immediately began after his firing Jan. 7. The team announced it was parting ways with Smith after the Falcons' 17-48 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

The Falcons cited Smith's third consecutive 7-10 losing season with the Falcons since his tenure began in January 2021.

"He has been part of building a good culture in our football team, but the results on the field have not met our expectations," Falcons Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank said in a past news release. "After significant thought and reflection, we have determined the best way forward for our team is new leadership in the head coaching position."