Raheem Morris Hired as Atlanta Falcons' Head Coach
Former Rams' Defensive Coordinator Becomes First Full-Time Black Head Coach in Falcons' History
- Raheem Morris, the former defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, has been hired as the new head coach for the Atlanta Falcons, making him the first full-time Black head coach in the franchise's history.
- Morris previously served as the Falcons' interim head coach for 11 games in 2020, after the firing of Dan Quinn.
- Morris was selected over several other candidates, including former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who was initially considered the top target for the position.
- The Falcons conducted an extensive search, interviewing 14 candidates for the position.
- Morris' hiring comes after six consecutive losing seasons for the Falcons, and he will be tasked with turning the team's fortunes around.
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