FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Bryant Young has resigned as the Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.
The Falcons have rehired Jess Simpson, who was a defensive assistant with the team in 2017, to coach the defensive line. Simpson was defensive line coach at the University of Miami in 2018.
In a statement released by the team on Tuesday, Young also cited health concerns as a reason to leave the Falcons.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn says Simpson's "knowledge of our scheme and familiarity with our players" will help his transition.