India, Feb. 28 -- The Atlanta Falcons on Friday terminated the contract of defensive line coach LTroy Lewis amid mounting sexual assault and misconduct allegations traced to his tenure coaching at the University of Michigan.

The decision came shortly after reports of graphic messages and accusations against him went viral, sparking investigations by law enforcement.

Lewis, a former NFL player turned coach, had only recently been hired by the Falcons in February 2026. The Falcons issued a brief statement saying they were "gathering information" on the matter, but ultimately ended his coaching contract after learning more about the accusations.

ESPN was informed on Friday by the Ann Arbor Police Department that Lewis is the subject of an...