The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Raheem Morris as their new head coach, bringing back a familiar face to lead the team. Morris, who served as the interim coach for the Falcons after Dan Quinn was fired in the 2020 season, was hired after an exhaustive search that included notable names like Bill Belichick. The 47-year-old Morris, who began his coaching career in 2002 and has had extensive experience in the league, including a stint as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, emerged as the top candidate among the 14 interviewed by the Falcons.
Morris's hiring is historic for the Falcons, as he becomes the first non-interim Black head coach in franchise history. This move also contributes to the increasing diversity in head coaching positions, as there will now be at least nine minority head coaches to start the 2024 season, the most ever.
