Atlanta Falcons secondary coach history

Steve Jackson

Jackson is the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2023 season.

Jon Hoke

Hoke was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.

Joe Whitt Jr.

Whitt Jr. was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 season. Whitt Jr.'s record as the team's secondary coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful secondary coach in Atlanta Falcons history.

Jerome Henderson

Henderson was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2019 season.

Marquand Manuel

Manuel was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Manuel's record as the team's secondary coach was 19-13-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Manuel in playoff games. In 2016, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI and the Falcons, under the direction of head coach Dan Quinn, lost 28-34.

Tim Lewis

Lewis was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010-2014 seasons, a total of five years. Lewis' record as the team's secondary coach was 46-34-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2010-2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games.

Emmitt Thomas

Thomas was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2002-2006, 2008-2009 seasons, a total of seven years. Thomas' record as the team's secondary coach was 60-51-1, making him the third-most successful secondary coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2002, 2004, 2008) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Thomas in playoff games.

Greg Brown

Brown was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. Brown's record as the team's secondary coach was 11-21-0, making him the third-least successful secondary coach in Atlanta Falcons history.

Keith Armstrong

Armstrong was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1996 season. Armstrong's record as the team's secondary coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful secondary coach in Atlanta Falcons history.

Jim Carr

Carr was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Carr in playoff games.

Fred Bruney

Bruney was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1986 season.

Jack Christiansen

Christiansen was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 season.


Atlanta Falcons secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Steve Jackson 2023 7-10-0 41.2% 0-0
Jon Hoke 2021-2022 14-20-0 41.2% 0-0
Joe Whitt Jr. 2020 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Jerome Henderson 2019 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Marquand Manuel 2015-2016 19-13-0 59.4% 2-1
Tim Lewis 2010-2014 46-34-0 57.5% 1-3
Emmitt Thomas 2002-2006, 2008-2009 60-51-1 54.0% 2-3
Greg Brown 2000-2001 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Keith Armstrong 1996 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Jim Carr 1990-1993 27-37-0 42.2% 1-1
Fred Bruney 1986 7-8-1 46.9% 0-0
Jack Christiansen 1983 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0

Atlanta Falcons secondary coach facts

  • Jack Christiansen was the first secondary coach in Falcons history in 1983.
  • Emmitt Thomas coached the most seasons as the Falcons's secondary coach at seven seasons.
  • Steve Jackson is the current secondary coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.