Falcons make changes to coaching staff, scouting department
Atlanta also hired two new scouts and a physical therapist. Alex Brown will serve as BLESTO scout. Kelvin Moore was hired as a scouting assistant. Aaron Williams will serve as a physical therapist.
According to the team's official website, the Falcons added three Bill Walsh Fellowships and two training camp assistants (see below):
Shaunessy Fisk: Scouting training camp assistant
Jarred Gray: Bill Walsh Diversity Fellow (Training Camp)
Erik Harris: Bill Walsh Diversity Fellow (Offseason Program)
Jalen Harris: Bill Walsh Diversity Fellow (Offseason Program and Training Camp)
Jordan Young: Scouting training camp assistant
The Falcons released their first depth chart on Wednesday afternoon and there were a few surprises. Neither first-round pick is listed as a starter, and both will play against the Detroit Lions in Friday's preseason opener.
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