The Atlanta Falcons have announced the hiring of Tosh Lupoi to be their defensive line/run game coordinator (DEs). In addition to the move, the team has announced Jess Simpson's role with the team will now be defensive line (DTs).

"We are happy to have Tosh join our coaching staff," Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. "We look forward to what he brings to our organization."

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Lupoi spent the 2019 season as the Cleveland Browns' defensive line coach. Cleveland ranked 20th in the NFL with 38 sacks last season, 10 more than the Falcons registered. The Browns allowed 144.7 rushing yards per game and 5 rushing yards per play in 2019, finishing the year ranked 30th in each category.