Matt Ryan breaks his silence on the hiring of Kevin Stefanski
When the news was published that The Atlanta Falcons have finalized the signing of Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, fans were eagerly anticipating what Matt Ryan, the franchise quarterback turned president of football operationshe would have to say about the deal.
Taking some of the NFL’s attention as the Seattle Seahawks took on the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC West showdown, Ryan revealed why Stefanski is the right man for the job, bringing many advantages for the organization.
“We are thrilled to have a leader by example in Kevin Stefanski who brings a clear vision for his staff, our team and a closely aligned focus on building this team on fundamentals, toughness and active collaboration in all areas of the football operation,” Ryan said, via ESPN’s Mark Raimondi.
“Coach Stefanski is the first team leader to put accountability and a player-led culture first. His experience in Cleveland and Minnesota has given him a great understanding of the importance of working in sync with scouting, personnel and the rest of the football staff to maximize talent throughout the roster and to do everything possible to put our players in the best leadership position. The staff and infrastructure in place here in Atlanta gives us confidence in our shared team vision, and we are excited to have him as our leader.” football team.
Considered the second most sought-after head coach this cycle behind John Harbaugh, Stefanski brings an offensive mindset, strong play and two Coach of the Year trophies to a Falcons team that finished 8-9 in 2025. While only time will tell if he can finally get the Falcons back to the playoffs, in a division as wide open as the NFC South, expectations are rightfully high.
2026-01-18 03:40:00
