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Matt Urben

Falcons complete virtual interview with Lions OC Ben Johnson

The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson just hours after Detroit’s postseason win over the Buccaneers on Sunday evening.

Johnson is the 13th candidate that the Falcons have interviewed for their head coach vacancy thus far. The team was forced to reschedule the meeting until after the Lions’ playoff game but it worked out in the end.

Johnson is largely credited for resurrecting the career of Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Detroit’s creative play-calling has helped the team win two playoff games and an NFC North title for the first time in 30 years.

The Falcons previously interviewed Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as well. On Sunday, the team also completed an interview with Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.

As noted by ESPN’s Michael Rothstein below, 11 of the 13 interviews have been virtual.

Click HERE for the full list of coaches that Atlanta has interviewed thus far.

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