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Falcons Hire Chase Blackburn as Assistant Special Teams Coach

2/12/2026

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Chase Blackburn, assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons, was appointed, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Blackburn previously served as Los Angeles Rams' special teams coordinator but was fired after a significant loss to the Seattle Seahawks in 2025.
He has coached with the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans.
The Falcons introduced Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator, strengthening a coaching staff that includes several former coordinators.

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Chase Blackburn, assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons, was appointed, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Blackburn previously served as Los Angeles Rams' special teams coordinator but was fired after a significant loss to the Seattle Seahawks in 2025.
He has coached with the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans.
The Falcons introduced Craig Aukerman as their special teams coordinator, strengthening a coaching staff that includes several former coordinators.