Zac Robinson, the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, was being pursued by at least six clubs this summer, including the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers were not the sweepstakes winners.
Under new head coach Raheem Morris, the Atlanta Falcons are hiring Robinson as their offensive coordinator, according to a January 27 report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Under Raheem Morris, the Falcons are appointing Rams pass-game coach Zac Robinson as their next offensive coordinator, according to sources, Rapoport tweeted.
Robinson was Morris’ first choice and one of the most well-liked interviews on the OC tour.
and New Orleans Saints for interviews.
But in Atlanta, Robinson will work under Morris. The two coaches spent three seasons together and won a Super Bowl with the Rams.
Atlanta Falcons Hiring Zac Robinson as Offensive Coordinator
Outside of the candidates for head coach openings, Robinson was arguably the hottest name in this year’s coaching cycle. He could have landed with a bunch of teams. Ultimately, he chose to work under a familiar head coach.
This will be Robinson’s first NFL coaching job not with the Rams. He began his NFL coaching career as the Rams assistant quarterbacks coach in 2019. Robinson became the team’s assistant wide receivers coach in 2020 and then returned to his assistant quarterbacks role in 2021.
The past two seasons, Robinson served as Los Angeles’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Morris and Robinson worked together with the Rams from 2021-23. During that time, Morris was Los Angeles’ defensive coordinator.
