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Falcons Shift OC Zac Robinson to Sideline, Fire WR Coach After 30-0 Defeat

Atlanta says the change is to clean up communication for second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following headset problems in Carolina.

Overview

  • Zac Robinson called the Panthers game a “comedy of errors,” said the sideline move was his idea, and emphasized direct, on-field conversations with Penix as the goal.
  • Head coach Raheem Morris dismissed wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard in a performance-based move, with passing game coordinator T.J. Yates taking over the position.
  • Morris reaffirmed Penix as the starter despite last week’s two interceptions, including a pick-six, as the 1-2 Falcons prepare to host Washington in Week 4.
  • Atlanta’s offense has produced middling yardage but ranks near the bottom in scoring and failed to reach the red zone during the shutout in Charlotte.
  • After releasing Younghoe Koo and installing Parker Romo, the team signed kicker Ben Sauls to the practice squad following Romo’s two misses against Carolina.