Falcons Hire Jordan Reid as Assistant QB Coach

Reid joins Atlanta staff to help develop QB Michael Penix after knee surgery

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Falcons have hired Jordan Reid as their new assistant quarterbacks coach, the team announced on Thursday. Reid arrives in Atlanta after serving as the wide receivers coach at the University of Wisconsin for one season. He will join quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt in working to develop Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, who is recovering from a season-ending knee injury.

Why it matters

The Falcons are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and develop their young quarterback Michael Penix. Bringing in Reid, who has experience coaching both receivers and quarterbacks at the college level, could help provide a boost to the Falcons' passing attack.

The details

Reid has limited NFL experience, with internships with the Panthers and Vikings being his only professional coaching jobs. However, he has built up a resume as a position coach in the college ranks, serving as the wide receivers coach at Western Michigan from 2023-2024 and the offensive quality control coach at Wake Forest from 2020-2021. As a player, Reid appeared in 44 games at the University of Ohio, totaling 133 receptions for 1,658 yards and 12 touchdowns.

  • The Falcons announced Reid's hiring on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jordan Reid

The new assistant quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons, joining the staff after serving as the wide receivers coach at the University of Wisconsin for one season.

Michael Penix

The starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons who is working his way back from a season-ending knee surgery.

Alex Van Pelt

The quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons, who will work alongside Jordan Reid in developing the team's quarterback play.

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What’s next

The Falcons will look for Reid to quickly get up to speed with the team's offensive system and help Penix continue his recovery and development as the team's starting quarterback.

The takeaway

The Falcons are making a proactive move to bolster their coaching staff and provide additional support for their young quarterback Michael Penix as he works to bounce back from injury. Reid's experience coaching both receivers and quarterbacks at the college level could prove valuable in helping the Falcons improve their passing attack.