The big help with Stefanski in this situation is that he's got an old connection from his time with the Cleveland Browns that could help replace Pitts. David Njoku, another athletic tight end, is also a free agent this offseason. Pro Football Focus writer Bradley Locker thinks a Njoku reunion with Stefanski makes a lot of sense.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — New Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski added more Cleveland Browns flavor to his Falcons staff by hiring Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach on Saturday night. Van Pelt joins offensive coordinator Tommy Rees as former Cleveland coaches on Stefanski's staff.

Browns tenure, "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors," but is he the right choice to keep the Falcons from drifting aimlessly at sea?

The Atlanta Falcons hired Tanner Engstrand as the team's offensive passing game coordinator under new head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons' coach on Tuesday. The Falcons' new leadership team — including Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan — plans to evaluate every position on the roster,

Stefanski said he wouldn’t change anything from his past, but he did learn a lot and is ready to build something special with the Falcons. He said he has traded text messages with running back Bijan Robinson and caught up with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as he rehabs his knee at the Falcons facilities in Flowery Branch.

Kevin Stefanski continues to shape his coaching staff with the Atlanta Falcons. The addition of a passing game coordinator marks a significant shift in direction for the team-one t