Raheem Morris lands with L.A. Rams as defensive coordinator

Raheem Morris has been named defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Thursday.

Morris began the season as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator and was the Falcons’ interim head coach for the final 11 games of the season after Dan Quinn was fired, along with general manager Thomas Dimitroff, in October. The Falcons went 4-7 under Morris, including five consecutive losses to end the season.

Morris, 44, interviewed for the Falcons’ vacant head coach position, which eventually went to Arthur Smith. With the Rams, Morris will replace Brandon Staley, who was named head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers this week.