The Atlanta Falcons have promoted Marquand Manuel to defensive coordinator and named Raheem Morris wide receivers/passing game coordinator/assistant head coach. The team has also promoted Doug Mallory to defensive backs coach while hiring Bryant Young as their defensive line coach.
Manuel is entering his third season with the Falcons, after spending the previous two seasons as the Falcons secondary coach/senior defensive assistant. This season he coached a young secondary that included seven first or second-year players. The secondary teamed up for eight interceptions, 62 pass deflections, seven forced fumbles, 437 total tackles, and three sacks.
During his first year with the Falcons, Manuel’s squad only allowed 19 passing touchdowns, which was tied for the third lowest total in the League.