Report: Falcons hire Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach

Alex Van Pelt, who was the Rams’ senior offensive assistant last season, was hired as the Falcons quarterbacks coach on Saturday, according to NFL media.

Van Pelt, 55, played at Pittsburgh and broke Dan Marino’s passing yards, attempts and completion records in college, was on the Browns staff from 2020 to 2023 with new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski.

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He was the Patriots offensive coordinator in 2024.

He’s also been with the Bills (2006-09), Bucs (2010-11), Packers (2012-17) and Bengals (2018-19).

In addition, Michael Bearden was hired as a coaching fellow/offensive assistant. He was with the Browns last season as part of Cleveland’s Bill Willis Coaching Fellowship.

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