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Vote: Who should the Falcons hire as their next head coach?

The Falcons are one of eight NFL teams that are hiring a new head coach.
Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank speaks during a news conference at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank speaks during a news conference at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Jan 8, 2026

The Falcons are among eight NFL teams (as of Jan. 8) searching for a head coach, after their decision to fire Raheem Morris a few hours after the regular-season finale.

While the team also needs to hire a president of football and a general manager, it’s the search for a head coach that is capturing the attention of most fans.

Take a look at these options and tell us who you would hire.

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