Falcons latest news: After hiring leadership, next up is draft preparation

The Falcons competed with eight other NFL teams to find a new head coach, in and the team needs to hire a general manager after selecting Matt Ryan for the newly created position of president of football.

They made their decision Jan. 17, making Kevin Stefanski their 20th head coach.

Since Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced Jan. 4 that the team fired coach Raheem Morris after two seasons, the team had been busy looking for a successor (and they still need a new GM), and the AJC has been busy, too. Our staff of reporters are tracking the Falcons’ moves, and they will continue until the Falcons announce their decisions.

Check out more updates on the Falcons searches here:

Here is a list of the NFL teams who made coaching changes following the season (with team and former coach and recently hired coach):

Browns: Kevin Stefanski, Todd Monken

Dolphins: Mike McDaniel, Jeff Hafley

Falcons: Raheem Morris, Kevin Stefanski

Cardinals: Jonathan Gannon, Mike LaFleur

Giants: Brian Daboll, John Harbaugh

Raiders: Pete Carroll

Ravens: John Harbaugh, Jesse Minter