Falcons hired former Rams special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn as their assistant special teams coach.

11 February 2026

Blackburn was fired by the Rams towards the end of the regular season after several losses were influenced by blunders on special teams. He had been with the team since 2023 but poor special teams showings marked a rough ending to his tenure. Blackburn will get a fresh start as an assistant in the special teams room with the Rams.