In a shocking development, the Atlanta Falcons will hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The hire comes as a big surprise, considering there have been reports that the team is in serious talks to bring former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick over.
Still, Morris is familiar with the organization, having served as the Falcons' defensive coordinator in 2020 and as interim head coach after Atlanta fired Dan Quinn in 2020.
He spent the past three seasons as the Rams' defensive coordinator, leading the team to the NFC Championship in 2021 and being at the helm of the league's top defense. (Carolina Panthers hire inexplicably stupid head coach as first-time play-caller: Report)
Raheem Morris was the Falcons' interim head coach in 2020. He will become full-time head coach in 2023. https://t.co/26DabpFP6Z
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 25, 2024
Former Los Angeles Ram and All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey confirmed the hire, tweeting, “The Falcons have definitely hired one of the best coaches in the NFL!”
He continued, “I'm not the only one who thinks this way (lol)…just ask any player who has played for Ra!''
I’m not the only one who thinks this lol…just ask any player who has played with Ra! https://t.co/u8zrcZTgxz
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) January 25, 2024
