The Atlanta Falcons announced that running backs coach Michael Pitre will not be present for Thursday night’s Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a personal matter.
In a statement released by the team, the Falcons said: “Atlanta Falcons running backs coach Michael Pitre will miss tonight’s game due to a personal matter. Offensive assistants K.J. Black and Patrick Kramer will fill his role for tonight’s game.”
Pitre has served as the team’s running backs coach since 2022. He oversees a group that includes Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, and Nathan Carter.
K.J. Black, who joined the Falcons in 2024, and Patrick Kramer, who has been with the staff since 2021—first as an analyst before becoming an assistant—will take over Pitre’s responsibilities during his absence.
The Falcons’ rushing offense is currently ranked 12th in the NFL, averaging 123.6 yards per game.
The rematch between the Falcons and Buccaneers is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium and will be broadcast on “TNF on Prime Video.”
