The Atlanta Falcons officially have a new man in charge. Kevin Stefanski was named head coach on January 17, 2026, replacing Raheem Morris after the 2025 season.

Stefanski coached Mayfield in Cleveland and their time together clearly did not end on good terms

The Atlanta Falcons have named Tommy Rees offensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday. It'll be a reunion for Rees and newly-appointed Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski. Rees worked under Stefanski for two years in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baker Mayfield has never been one to hold his tongue, and his latest social media outburst confirms the bad blood between him and former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is far from resolved.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to hire Tommy Rees, who was head coach Kevin Stefanski's former offensive coordinator, as their OC.

Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas pushed back against the narrative presented by Baker Mayfield about his departure from the team.

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield said on social media Tuesday that he never heard from coach Kevin Stefanski after Cleveland traded him to Carolina in 2022. Now the two are in the NFC South after Atlanta hired Stefanski on Saturday.

The Falcons announced some new additions to their coaching staff as well as some staff members that new head coach Kevin Stefanksi is retaining.

Mayfield and Stefanski were paired for the 2020-21 seasons in Cleveland. Their first year together was a success—Mayfield threw for 3,563 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions, leading the Browns to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fascinating “natural experiment” is unfolding in the NFL coaching landscape as former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski assembles what could essentially become “Browns South” in Atlanta.