Kevin Stefanski turns down Titans job, chooses Falcons head coaching role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski declined an offer to coach the Tennessee Titans this offseason, opting for the Falcons instead. NFL insider James Palmer reported that Stefanski saw a better roster in Atlanta, despite the team's disappointing start to the 2026 season. The Titans, struggling in recent years and coming off a poor home loss to the Jets, have a new franchise quarterback in Cam Ward, while the Falcons aim to evaluate their quarterback situation ahead of the 2027 draft. Stefanski's choice was seen as a pivotal moment as both franchises navigate their rebuilds.
- •Stefanski chose to coach the Falcons over the Titans.
- •The Falcons are evaluating their roster for a potential franchise quarterback.
- •The Titans have struggled with just 12 wins over three seasons.
- •Cam Ward is viewed as the franchise quarterback for the Titans.
- •The Titans lost their season opener to the Jets at home.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski chose the Falcons over an AFC coaching job
"James Palmer reports that Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski turned down AFC head coaching gig
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