Marysville Native Blackburn Joins Coaching Staff of Atlanta Falcons

Chase Blackburn, a 2001 Marysville High School graduate, has been named an assistant special teams coach for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:11pm

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The Journal-Tribune has learned that Marysville native Chase Blackburn has joined the coaching staff of the Atlanta Falcons. The 2001 Marysville High School graduate has been named as an assistant special teams coach, bringing a veteran coach and former NFL linebacker with two Super Bowl titles to the Falcons' staff.

Why it matters

Blackburn's hiring represents a homecoming of sorts, as the Marysville native returns to the NFL coaching ranks after previous stints with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. His addition to the Falcons' staff provides the team with an experienced coach who has won championships at the highest level of professional football.

The details

Blackburn, who played linebacker in the NFL for 12 seasons, won Super Bowl titles with the Giants in 2008 and 2012. He began his coaching career as a special teams assistant with the Giants in 2016 before joining the Rams' staff in 2020. Now, he will look to help turn around a Falcons team that has struggled in recent years.

  • Blackburn was named an assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in February 2026.

The players

Chase Blackburn

A 2001 graduate of Marysville High School who has been named an assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons. Blackburn played linebacker in the NFL for 12 seasons, winning two Super Bowl titles with the New York Giants.

Atlanta Falcons

A professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia, that competes in the National Football League (NFL).

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Chase to our coaching staff. His experience and success at the NFL level will be a valuable asset as we work to build a winning culture in Atlanta.”

— Arthur Smith, Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons

What’s next

Blackburn will begin his new role with the Falcons immediately, as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Blackburn's hiring represents a homecoming for the Marysville native, who now has the opportunity to apply his championship pedigree to help turn around the fortunes of the struggling Falcons franchise.