Falcons pick Rams DC Raheem Morris as new coach despite 2 interviews with Bill Belichick

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Los Morris for the head coaching vacancy on Saturday,, Jan 20, 2024, adding a familiar name to list of candidates. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File) (Kyusung Gong/AP)

January 25, 2024 at 9:51 p.m. UTC

By Callie Lawson-Freeman, Yahoo Sports

The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach, according to multiple Thursday reports.

The news comes after the team held two separate interviews with New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick.

This story will be updated.

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