Overview

• Atlanta announced the dismissal Monday and said passing game coordinator T.J. Yates will assume wide receivers coaching duties.
• Head coach Raheem Morris moved offensive coordinator Zac Robinson from the booth to the sideline to address reported communication issues.
• The Falcons were shut out 30-0 by the Panthers, failed to reach the red zone, and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw two interceptions including a pick-six.
• Penix has yet to throw a touchdown to a wide receiver or tight end this season, and Atlanta has only one touchdown over its last eight quarters.
• Hilliard was in his second season with the Falcons and previously coached receivers with the Dolphins, Bills, Washington, the Steelers, and Auburn.