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Matt Urben

Falcons to hire wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard, per report

The Atlanta Falcons hired a handful of assistant coaches on Wednesday, and they aren’t done just yet. According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the team is expected to hire wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard.

Hilliard, 47, is a former NFL wide receiver who appeared in 161 games over 12 seasons before starting his coaching career. From 2012-2021, Hilliard served as a wide receivers coach for three different NFL teams (Washington Commanders, Buffalo Bills, and Pittsburgh Steelers).

Apparently, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris thinks a former NFL wide receiver would make a better wide receivers coach than a QB coach. The team hired Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator and named former wide receivers coach T.J. Yates (a former NFL QB) the new quarterbacks coach.

Atlanta will formally introduce its new head coach on Monday, February 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here’s an updated look at Raheem Morris’ coaching staff.

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