Falcons Dismiss Assistant Defensive Line Coach LaTroy Lewis

Allegations of sexual assault surface against former Michigan coach

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced on Friday. The dismissal came shortly after the Falcons said they were looking into sexual assault allegations that recently surfaced on social media regarding Lewis' time at the University of Michigan.

Why it matters

The allegations against Lewis raise concerns about the culture and conduct within college and professional football programs, and highlight the importance of thoroughly investigating claims of misconduct to ensure player safety and uphold professional standards.

The details

The allegations against Lewis date back to his time as a graduate assistant at the University of Michigan in 2022, before he was promoted to assistant defensive line coach for the following two seasons. Lewis then spent the 2025 season as the defensive line coach at Toledo before being hired by the Falcons earlier this month. The Falcons stated they are in the process of gathering information about the allegations, which were reported to have involved a 911 call to the Milford Police. The Ann Arbor Police Department has also launched an investigation into the incident, though they have not publicly disclosed Lewis' name due to department policy.

  • On December 5, 2024, the alleged sexual assault incident occurred.
  • In 2022, Lewis served as a graduate assistant at the University of Michigan.
  • From 2023-2024, Lewis was promoted to assistant defensive line coach at Michigan.
  • In 2025, Lewis was the defensive line coach at the University of Toledo.
  • In February 2026, the Falcons dismissed Lewis from his assistant defensive line coach position.

The players

LaTroy Lewis

A 32-year-old assistant defensive line coach who was recently dismissed by the Atlanta Falcons following allegations of sexual assault during his time at the University of Michigan.

Sherrone Moore

A former Michigan coach who was fired in December and charged with three crimes, including felony home invasion and stalking, following an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Jim Harbaugh

The former head coach at the University of Michigan, where LaTroy Lewis served as a coach under Harbaugh's staff.

Chris Page

A spokesman for the Ann Arbor Police Department, which has launched an investigation into the allegations against LaTroy Lewis.

Paul Corliss

A spokesman for the University of Michigan, which has launched an investigation into the circumstances and conduct leading to Sherrone Moore's firing, as well as a broader culture review of the athletic department.

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What they’re saying

“We are aware of allegations regarding LaTroy Lewis. We are in the process of gathering information and will have no further comment at this time.”

— Atlanta Falcons (wral.com)

“The Ann Arbor Police Department was just recently made aware of allegations regarding a sexual assault reported to have occurred on December 5, 2024. The AAPD Detective Bureau launched an immediate investigation into the incident. This investigation remains active and ongoing.”

— Chris Page, Spokesman, Ann Arbor Police Department (wral.com)

“As we have noted, the university launched an investigation of the circumstances and conduct leading to Sherrone Moore's firing, as well as a broader culture review of the athletic department. We continue to urge anyone with relevant information to reach out to the law firm conducting the investigation. The work is ongoing, and we will be able to share more when it is completed.”

— Paul Corliss, Spokesman, University of Michigan (wral.com)

What’s next

The Ann Arbor Police Department's investigation into the allegations against LaTroy Lewis remains active and ongoing. The University of Michigan has also launched an investigation into the circumstances and conduct leading to Sherrone Moore's firing, as well as a broader culture review of the athletic department.

The takeaway

The dismissal of LaTroy Lewis by the Atlanta Falcons and the ongoing investigations into allegations of misconduct at the University of Michigan underscore the need for professional sports and college athletic programs to thoroughly address claims of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior to ensure player safety and uphold the integrity of the game.