Overview
- The team announced the hire Saturday night after Stefanski met with owner Arthur Blank and club leadership in Atlanta.
- Matt Ryan praised Stefanski as a lead-by-example coach with a clear vision for staff, fundamentals and collaboration across football operations.
- Stefanski said he is beyond thrilled to take charge and will begin assembling a first-class coaching staff immediately.
- Contract details were not disclosed by the Falcons.
- The former Browns and longtime Vikings coach inherits a Falcons roster that finished 8-9 this season.