Raheem Morris
New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press 13 hrs ago
4. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired following an 0-5 start. The Falcons...

Rams re-sign pass rusher Leonard Floyd after breakout year

By Greg Beacham Mar. 15, 2021 07:38 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pass rusher Leonard Floyd has agreed to a four-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Rams, slowing the team's losses in free agency. ...

LA Rams finalize coaching staff with new hires, promotions

By Greg Beacham Feb. 23, 2021 02:06 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have finalized their coaching staff for next season, hiring five additional new assistant coaches and making several...

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Morris has begun work as the Los Angeles Rams’ new defensive coordinator with a plan to continue last season’s success with several new wrinkles. Morris plans to continue running a 3-4 defense with the players who finished No. 1 in the NFL in several defensive categories last season. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Morris sees opportunity in taking over Rams' No. 1 defense

By Greg Beacham Feb. 11, 2021 09:09 PM EST

FILE - Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach David Culley works with wide receivers during an NFL football training camp practice in Owings Mills, Md., in this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, file photo. David Culley has been hired as the coach of the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday night, Jan. 27, 2021, because the hiring hasn’t been announced. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Jets' Saleh hires Jeff Ulbrich as DC, Mike LaFleur as OC

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 21, 2021 04:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is taking a CEO-type approach to his new job as New York Jets head coach by overseeing the entire team and not just one area. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Los Angeles Rams have hired Raheem Morris to be their new defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Rams tab Morris to replace Staley as defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 21, 2021 03:53 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn., in this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, for their head coaching vacancy. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach

By Charles Odum Jan. 15, 2021 05:09 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement in Columbus, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL's Jaguars

By Mark Long Jan. 14, 2021 10:24 AM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn., in this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, for their head coaching vacancy. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Falcons continue search, interview Arthur Smith, Todd Bowles

Jan. 11, 2021 01:53 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, left, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady watch from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Charlotte, N.C., in this, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams seeking to fill head coaching vacancies. A person familiar with the situation says the Chargers, Falcons and Texans have all asked for and received permission from the Panthers to interview Brady for their head coaching jobs. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Falcons interview Hackett, Brady for head coaching job

Jan. 07, 2021 10:55 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) congratulates Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) after an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position

Jan. 06, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, hugs head coach Raheem Morris before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM search

Jan. 05, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

By Charles Odum Jan. 04, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27

By Fred Goodall Jan. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Red-hot Buccaneers not looking past Falcons to playoffs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 31, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell breaks up an incomplete pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Koo's miss adds to Falcons' long list of ways to lose games

By George Henry Dec. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) reacts next to Atlanta Falcons' Luke Stocker (88) after Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 39-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Falcons 17-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Falcons watch near-perfect Koo miss costly FG in loss to KC

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Means after intercepting a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 04:18 PM EST