Tanner Engstrand
Passing Game Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons (ATL).
Quick Facts
- Role: Passing Game Coordinator
- Team: Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
- NFL experience: Not listed
- Reports to: Kevin Stefanski (Head Coach)
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Tanner Engstrand was named passing game coordinator on Feb. 1, 2026, arriving after spending 2025 as the New York Jets' offensive coordinator, where Breece Hall posted a career-high 1,065 rushing yards. He previously spent five seasons with the Detroit Lions (2020-24), serving as passing game coordinator from 2023-24 for an offense that led the NFL in points, touchdowns and first downs in 2024 and developed first-team All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Engstrand was offensive coordinator for the XFL's DC Defenders (2019-20) and spent more than a decade at the University of San Diego. He played quarterback at San Diego State.
Scheme & Fantasy Angle
Engstrand helped run a Lions passing game that produced an All-Pro receiver and top-of-the-league scoring, making him a meaningful influence on Atlanta's aerial fantasy production.