Falcons announce five hiring coaching fellows for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have added five coaching fellows for the 2026 season, including four Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows. These fellows will spend the summer with the team, while the newly created Ollie Wilson fellow will remain for the full season. The group includes former players Justin Tuggle, Anthony Walker Jr., and others with various college coaching backgrounds. These programs aim to enhance coaching opportunities and foster diversity within the NFL.
- •Falcons hire four Bill Walsh fellows and one Ollie Wilson fellow.
- •Michael Bearden is the first Ollie Wilson fellow for the Falcons.
- •Justin Tuggle, Anthony Walker Jr., and Sintim are among the Bill Walsh fellows.
- •The program aims to improve coaching diversity in the NFL.
- •Fellows will gain professional experience during training camp.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons add five coaching fellows for 2026
"Four of these coaches will spend the summer in Atlanta, while a newly created Ollie Wilson fellow will spend the full season with here.
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