Falcons Defense Gets New Faces | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons are gearing up for a major defensive shake-up in 2026 under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, with fresh faces expected at linebacker and in the secondary—especially to strengthen run defense. While much of last year’s staff stays, the changes signal a bold push for improvement. Success could be huge, but it’s also risky—new schemes and players need time to click. Stay tuned as the roster and strategy take shape ahead of the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69732ca74e3dde32