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The offensive coordinator and former NFL quarterback is picking up additional work. The Falcons have been making a series of moves to fill out their coaching staff, as we noted this morning, but there was no announcement regarding the quarterbacks coach position.

Falcons make a flurry of personnel changes to the coaching staff

The Falcons announced on Monday a flurry of personnel changes to the coaching staff. Most notably, Steve Jackson is now the secondary coach, Nick Perry is the assistant wide receivers coach, Lanier Goethie is the defensive front specialist, and Dave Huxtable is a senior defensive assistant.

Desmond Ridder closed out the 2022 season as the Falcons’ starting quarterback, but his status for the start of the 2023 season remains an open question.

Falcons land top corner in The Draft Network’s latest mock draft

When it comes to the Falcons, Pro Football Focus hit the nail on the head when they said their biggest offseason need is everything. There’s not an area on the roster, outside of potentially running back, that doesn’t need bolstering.

Falcons Announce Several Coaching Staff Changes Before NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Atlanta Falcons have made a flurry of changes to their coaching staff ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine. After defensive coordinator Dean Pees retired, Falcons coach Arthur Smith cleaned house on defensive position coaches, keeping only inside linebackers coach Frank Bush on staff.

Falcons OT Kaleb McGary: Top 30 NFL Free Agent?

The Atlanta Falcons have oodles of cap space to go and spend on free agents, but they might want to also take care of one of their own. Offensive lineman Kaleb McGary, a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, is hitting free agency for the first time in his career after the Falcons didn't opt in to the fifth-year option on his contract.

Atlanta promotes several coaches from within and adds new faces. The Falcons haven’t finalized their coaching staff yet, but they took a big step toward doing so on Monday with the announcement that they have promoted, hired, and otherwise moved around a total of ten coaches.

Should the Falcons make this trade for Jalen Ramsey?

Rumors are now swirling that Jalen Ramsey is available in trade talks, and the Rams may be headed for a rebuild just one year after winning the Super Bowl: The Falcons absolutely have the cap space, picks, and need for Ramsey on their roster to get a deal done.

What are the Falcons chances of going worst to first in NFC South?

The Falcons have a legitimate chance of winning the NFC South in 2023, which would be a worst-to-first finish for Atlanta. The 1999 Indianapolis Colts, 2008 New York Jets, and 2017 Philadelphia Eagles are all holders of the “worst to first” title, and there have been some unbelievable finishes.

Despite using their last two top-ten picks on pass catchers, the Falcons can’t be completely satisfied with what they have on the outside. Arthur Smith’s offense needs more to stretch defenses across the field.

Falcons Ex QB Matt Ryan Returns to Atlanta; Retirement Next?

Matt Ryan may no longer by the quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, but his heart still resides in the city. The 37-year-old Ryan, traded by the Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts last offseason after 14 years at the helm, was back in Atlanta on Sunday, taking in a Hawks basketball game with his son.

NFL Draft: Clemson DE Myles Murphy 'Dream Target' For Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons placed second-to-last in sacks this past season, which means the team should be expected to target more pass rushers through free agency and the draft this offseason.

Falcons Interested in Signing Eagles DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson?

The safety position is expected to be one of the Atlanta Falcons' biggest needs in free agency. With the second-most cap space of any team in the NFL, the Falcons can target some of the best defensive backs in the league to join the Dirty Birds.

Pair of Falcons’ first-round picks named 2023 breakout candidates by ESPN

The Falcons have nailed their first-round picks since the new regime took over. Kyle Pitts set numerous rookie franchise and league records, and Drake London broke Pitts’ receptions record in a run-heavy offense while Marcus Mariota threw him balls for the majority of the season.

Falcons to sign 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo? 'Natural fit,' says insider

The Atlanta Falcons are set to enter the transactional period of the NFL offseason with a big question mark at quarterback but several of resources available to find a solution.

Watch: Fake Lamar Jackson Jersey Video Excites Falcons Fans

FEB 25 LAMAR JACKSON PHOTOSHOP EXCITES FALCONS FANS A photoshopped video showing an available Atlanta Falcons jersey for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson went viral on Twitter Saturday.

Should Falcons Trade Down From No. 8 Pick in NFL Draft?

The Atlanta Falcons are waltzing into the NFL Draft for the second straight year with the No. 8 overall pick. Last year, the team selected USC wide receiver Drake London.

Falcons 'Have to Figure Out' QB - Draft or Free Agency?

The Atlanta Falcons have a question mark surrounding the quarterback position - but are staring at a plethora of options to go about turning it into an exclamation point.

The Jaguars signed linebacker Foye Oluokun as a free agent last year and they’re reworking his contract for cap space this year. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Jaguars have opened up $10.336 million in room by restructuring his deal.

Falcons Draft Iowa DL Lukas Van Ness? Expert Says Fit is 'Simple'

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah is viewed as one of the top experts in his industry - when he talks, people listen, in large part due to his wealth of connections around the league.

An intriguing scenario presents itself. The Falcons have their third consecutive top 10 pick in this April’s draft, and the discussions around that pick have tended to focus in on who they might select at #8, with a smattering of talk around trading the pick for Lamar Jackson or trading up to get one of the top five talents in this class.

Falcons Free Agent Targets 2023: Matt Ioannidis

The Falcons are set to have around $56 million in cap space this offseason, and that figure could quickly balloon to nearly $70 million if Atlanta parts ways with Marcus Mariota.

Falcons Re-Sign TE Parker Hesse

The Atlanta Falcons have announced that they’ve re-signed TE Parker Hesse as an exclusive rights free agent. Hesse, 27, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2019, converting to tight end from defensive line.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta traded 14-year starting QB Matt Ryan last offseason, jump-starting the team's rebuild. While it's never easy moving on from a successful partnership, it's hard to argue the Falcons didn't make the right call after Ryan failed to launch at his new home in Indianapolis, and now Atlanta has reason for optimism.