Trending Now - Falcons Terminate Latroy Lewis Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

WHO:

LaTroy Lewis, assistant defensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons organization

Ann Arbor Police Department

Paul Corliss, spokesperson for Michigan

Karen Truszkowski, attorney for the woman accusing Lewis

Sherrone Moore, former Michigan football coach

Ellen K. Michaels, attorney for Sherrone Moore

Justin Spiro, reporter who first made allegations public

WHAT:

The Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis on March 1, 2026, amid an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

The allegations are linked to an incident that reportedly occurred on December 5, 2024.

The Ann Arbor Police Department confirmed an active investigation into the allegations against Lewis.

The woman involved filed an incident report and requested a protective order against Lewis.

Lewis was hired by the Falcons on February 10, 2026.

Lewis served as a graduate assistant at Michigan in 2022 and was promoted to assistant defensive line coach until early 2025.

The woman met Lewis through a dating app in July 2024 and claims he raped her during their first in-person meeting.

WHERE:

Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Falcons)

Ann Arbor, Michigan (incident location and police investigation)

Milford, Michigan (separate incident involving police response)

WHEN:

March 1, 2026: LaTroy Lewis was fired by the Falcons.

December 5, 2024: Alleged sexual assault incident occurred.

July 2024: The woman met Lewis through a dating app.

January 2025: Police responded to a loud argument involving Lewis and the woman.

February 10, 2026: Lewis was hired by the Falcons.

WHY:

The firing was a response to the sexual assault allegations and the ongoing police investigation.

HOW:

The Ann Arbor Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the allegations after being made aware of them.

The woman reported the assault to Michigan coach Sherrone Moore the day after the incident, but he allegedly did not take action.

A personal protective order case was initiated against Lewis in Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court.

Today, the Atlanta Falcons have fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegations linked to an incident that reportedly took place on December 5, 2024. The Ann Arbor Police Department confirmed they are actively investigating the claims, which involve a woman who met Lewis through a dating app in July 2024 and has since filed an incident report and requested a protective order against him. Lewis, who was hired by the Falcons just a few weeks ago on February 10, 2026, previously served as a graduate assistant at Michigan before his promotion to the coaching staff.