Overview
- Atlanta officially announced the two-time AP Coach of the Year after a second meeting in the city, with reports saying the offer followed an owner-hosted interview and carries a five-year term.
- Owner Arthur Blank and president of football Matt Ryan lauded Stefanski’s leadership and alignment, with the 43-year-old named the franchise’s 20th head coach reporting to Ryan.
- Early staff expectations include likely retention of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, with Tommy Rees linked for offensive coordinator and Bill Callahan connected to the offensive line post, per multiple reports.
- The move, coming hours after the Giants hired John Harbaugh, trims the NFL’s vacancies to seven and reshapes searches for teams such as the Dolphins and Titans, who had planned second interviews with Stefanski.
- Stefanski takes over a roster headlined by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., whose ACL recovery and development are viewed as immediate priorities.