Atlanta Falcons secondary coach history
Justin Hood
Hood is the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2024 season.
Steve Jackson
Jackson was the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hood | 2024 | 8-7-0 | 53.3% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Justin Hood is the current secondary coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.