Atlanta Falcons sack LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault investigation
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis following the emergence of sexual assault allegations against him.
Lewis was relieved of his duties on Friday after the NFL franchise was made aware of an active investigation by the Ann Arbor Police Department.
The inquiry relates to an alleged incident on 5 December 2024, during the coach’s tenure on the University of Michigan’s staff.
Nature of the allegations
Karen Truszkowski, an attorney representing the alleged victim, confirmed that her client has filed an incident report and applied for a protective order.
Truszkowski alleges that the former Tennessee player met the woman at a hotel in Ann Arbor, where he is accused of rape and battery.
The pair had reportedly connected on a dating app in July 2024, with the attorney claiming the coach’s behaviour became "increasingly aggressive" over subsequent months.
Lewis has not publicly responded to requests for comment regarding the accusations.
Previous police contact
A separate incident involving the two parties occurred in January 2025, prompting a response from the Milford Police Department.
According to reports obtained by ESPN, officers noted a verbal argument at the residence, and the woman declined to discuss the matter further at the time.
Truszkowski now asserts that her client was physically abused during that altercation but was too fearful to press charges immediately.
Short-lived tenure
The dismissal comes less than a month after Lewis was appointed to the Falcons’ coaching staff on 10 February.
Before joining the NFC South club, the 31-year-old held coaching roles at Michigan, Toledo, and UConn following a playing career that included three seasons in the NFL.
This development marks the second significant legal issue facing the organisation recently.
It follows the arrest of linebacker James Pearce Jr earlier in February on felony charges stemming from a vehicle collision.