Steve Sarkisian named Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator
Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts during the second half of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 9, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Credit: Getty Images / Kevin C. Cox
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have hired Steve Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator.
The move was announced Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Kyle Shanahan left to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
Sarkisian took over as Alabama’s offensive coordinator in the national championship game, but his tenure with the Crimson Tide stunningly lasted only one contest. He is a former head coach at Washington and Southern Cal. Sarkisian was named Alabama’s offensive coordinator after Lane Kiffin left to become the head coach at Florida Atlantic University.
The 42-year-old Sarkisian takes over the NFL’s top-scoring offense led by MVP quarterback Matt Ryan, All-Pro receiver Julio Jones and 1,000-yard rusher Devonta Freeman.
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