Falcons hire Dean Pees as defensive coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons have found their new defensive coordinator, agreeing to terms with former Titans and Ravens coach Dean Pees to join Arthur Smith’s coaching staff.

The Atlanta Falcons have found their new defensive coordinator, agreeing to terms with former Titans and Ravens coach Dean Pees to join Arthur Smith’s coaching staff.

Pees was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens for six seasons (2012-2017), before holding the same position with the Titans from 2018-2019.

Atlanta also hired Dave Ragone, the Bears passing game coordinator to be the offensive coordinator. For special teams coach, the Falcons hired former Lions assistant special teams coach Marquice Williams.

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