It didn't take long for Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to find a scapegoat for his team's Week 3 embarrassment.

One day after a resounding 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers (1-2) that dropped the Falcons to 1-2 (both losses have come against division foes), the Falcons fired wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard. He served in the role since February 2024 , when he was hired as part of Morris' initial coaching staff.

Why did Atlanta Falcons move on from their WR coach?

Through three games, Falcons receivers (and tight ends, for that matter) have yet to register a touchdown. Standout 2022 first-round wide receiver Drake London has had a rough start, averaging 9.9 yards per reception, while Ray-Ray McCloud III and Darnell Mooney have combined for 135 yards on 11 receptions (27 ta

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