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Raheem Morris’s blitz-happy five-man-front approach could unlock three 49ers: Mykel Williams returns to his natural defensive-tackle role for more one-on-one pass-rush chances; Deommodore Lenoir could finally shadow the opposition’s No. 1 receiver; and Upton Stout, a compact nickelback, becomes a dangerous blitzer.
Raheem Morris was hired as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator and is expected to implement a versatile front that can deploy odd/bear and five-man looks, use edge-focused ‘penny’ fronts, and potentially increase blitzing to pressure quarterbacks. The scheme aims to maximize Nick Bosa’s pass rush with flexible alignments while grooming rookies like Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins to contribute and possibly prompting a safety upgrade in the draft to fortify the secondary. Overall, the shift should blend a run-stopping identity with more varied coverages and pressure packages.
The 49ers are expected to announce Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator, aiming to fix a struggling defense and bolster their pass rush. Arnold Ebiketie of the Falcons is a top free-agent target to strengthen the edge behind Nick Bosa, with Morris’s return as coach potentially facilitating a reunion and a stronger rotation on defense.
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to be their defensive coordinator, bringing a veteran play-caller with Rams Super Bowl experience to a defense that struggled midseason but was hampered by injuries; Morris will replace Robert Saleh and oversee a unit with returning stars as San Francisco aims to lift its defensive performance in the NFC West.
Raheem Morris is expected to become the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator, returning to the NFC West after guiding the Rams’ defense to a Super Bowl win (2021–2023). If hired, he’d be the fifth 49ers DC in five seasons, and the contract may effectively be paid via a Falcons salary offset after Atlanta terminated Morris’s previous deal.
Atlanta named Kevin Stefanski, 43, its new head coach, replacing Raheem Morris. Stefanski—AP Coach of the Year in 2020 with the Browns and a long-time Vikings assistant—will report to Falcons president of football Matt Ryan and begin assembling his staff to guide the franchise forward.
The Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new defensive coordinator after firing Matt Eberflus, with potential candidates including former NFL head coaches Raheem Morris and Jonathan Gannon, both of whom have strong NFL and coaching connections, and could also be considered for head coaching roles. The team aims to find a candidate who can bring stability and continuity to their defense.
The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot after finishing 8-9 for the second consecutive year, citing unmet expectations despite a late-season winning streak, and are beginning a search for new leadership.
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot after finishing the 2025 season with an 8-9 record, citing the need for new leadership to meet organizational expectations. The team will begin simultaneous searches for their replacements.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged the team's inconsistency in 2025, attributing it to a lack of readiness and emphasizing the importance of practice to improve, as they prepare for a key game against the Patriots.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris blamed a personnel mistake for a critical error that led to their 20-10 loss to the 49ers, highlighting a missed opportunity and a need for improvement ahead of their next game against the Dolphins.
Raheem Morris has publicly backed Michael Penix as the Falcons' starting quarterback despite recent poor performances, emphasizing confidence in his ability to bounce back after a tough game.
After a poor game where quarterback Michael Penix Jr. struggled, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris expressed confidence in his ability to bounce back, emphasizing Penix's accountability and high standards, and highlighting the team's support to help him improve.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris praises Bijan Robinson as the NFL's best player, highlighting his versatile skillset, leadership, and impact on the team's performance, especially as Robinson prepares for a potential new contract.
Falcons' coach Raheem Morris claims Bijan Robinson is the NFL's best player, praising his versatile skills and leadership after impressive performances in the season's first two games, including over 290 yards from scrimmage.