The Falcons, Jimmy Lake and Defensive Coordinator

Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season
The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Raheem Morris left the door open for potential coaching changes during his Monday press conference. Morris was non-committal when asked if the team would retain Lake as defensive coordinator.
Falcons Interviewing Steelers DBs Coach for Defensive Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons will have their fifth defensive coordinator interview Friday, meeting with Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after 1 season: Who could replace him?
Lake’s future seemed tenuous when head coach Raheem Morris was critical of the defensive effort in the season-ending loss to Carolina.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense’s poor finish
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense.
Falcons add another candidate to their defensive coordinator search
The Falcons are in the middle of finding a new defensive coordinator to replace Jimmy Lake, who spent just one season with the team. Five names have been
Atlanta Falcons ‘part ways’ with Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake, second defense coach
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Saturday that they have “parted ways” with two members of their coaching staff. Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake and Defensive Line Coach Jay Rodgers are no longer with the franchise,
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season with the franchise, the team announced Saturday. Along with Lake, the club has also let go of defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, defensive line coach
Jimmy Lake, who served as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator for the 2024 season was fired on Friday, according to the Falcons. Also, defensive line coach Jay Rodgers was fired.
Atlanta Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers
The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense’s disappointing finish.
Falcons complete two more interviews for defensive opening
The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.
Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown in ongoing search for defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday announced they have interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator. Brown has coached the Steelers' secondary for four years.
Falcons Fire Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake As Raheem Morris Reworks Staff
The Atlanta Falcons decided to part ways with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.
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Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers
Jimmy Lake was hired to build on an unexpectedly strong year from the Atlanta Falcons defense in 2023, enabled by significant ...