US EditionNew Falcons Coach Stefanski Adds Former Dolphins Assistant Aukerman as Special Teams Coordinator
Kevin Stefanski builds Falcons staff with hires from Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, following an 8-9 season and leadership changes by owner Arthur Blank.
- On Monday, New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski added Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator in Flowery Branch, Ga., filling the final coordinator role for the 2026 season.
- After an 8-9 finish, Falcons owner Arthur Blank fired Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot, then added Matt Ryan as president of football to rework leadership.
- Stefanski also hired Robert Prince as wide receivers coach and Bob Quinn as senior adviser, retaining Justin Hood, Nate Ollie, Kevin Koger, and Jeff Ulbrich while adding Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator Thursday.
- Stefanski and the new general manager will report to Ryan, with Aukerman's Dolphins blocking two field-goal attempts to improve Atlanta's special teams.
- Aukerman's résumé includes 26 years in coaching and 16 NFL seasons; he spent seven seasons with the Tennessee Titans coaching Pro Bowlers Brett Kern and Morgan Cox.
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New Falcons coach Stefanski adds former Dolphins assistant Aukerman as special teams coordinator
New Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has added former Miami Dolphins assistant Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator in one of several moves to fill his staff.
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Falcons name Craig Aukerman Special Teams Coordinator
The Falcons have finalized their three biggest coordinator hires, naming Craig Aukerman as special teams coordinator to replace Marquice Williams. We have named Craig Aukerman as Special Teams Coordinator! https://t.co/gC8lz3uCNQ pic.twitter.com/nEhFNxYAlf — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 26, 2026 Aukerman comes over from Miami, where he served in the same role. Prior to that, he was the special teams coordinator in Tennessee from 20…
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