September 23, 2025
Falcons Fire Ike Hilliard After Crushing Loss
Falcons Dismiss Assistant Coach Ike Hilliard Following 30-0 Defeat to Panthers in Stunning Shake-Up The Atlanta Falcons are making headlines for all the wrong reasons after one of the ugliest performances of the season. Following their humiliating 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the team announced on Monday night that they had fired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. The decision sent shockwaves through the locker room and across the NFL community, especially given Hilliard’s reputation as a seasoned coach and respected former player. The Falcons’ passing attack had been under scrutiny all year, but the shutout against a