Raheem Morris named head coach of the Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Raheem Morris as their new head coach.

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Morris was previously the interim head coach for the Falcons in 2020.

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He makes history as the first Black full time head coach in franchise history.

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Morris expresses his joy and appreciation for the opportunity to return to Atlanta.

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He acknowledges the Rams organization for the experience and opportunity.

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Morris returns to Atlanta after three successful seasons as the Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator.

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He had a six year run in Atlanta before, starting in 2015.

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The Falcons' last winning and playoff seasons happened during Morris' tenure.

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Prior to Atlanta, Morris was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach for three years.

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He had a year off from the NFL in 2006 when he was the defensive coordinator at Kansas State.

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Morris got his professional start in Tampa Bay.

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He was born on Sept. 3, 1976, in Irvington, New Jersey, and attended college at Hofstra.

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The Falcons began their search for a new head coach immediately after parting ways with Arthur Smith.

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