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The Atlanta Falcons became the second team of the 2026 offseason to hire a new head coach when they tabbed Kevin Stefanski as their official Raheem Morris replacement. Upon accepting the job, the former Cleveland Browns head coach already has a coaching staff in mind, centered around Tommy Rees and Jeff Ulbrich. Stefanski is reportedly […]

The Atlanta Falcons still find ways to win with Matt Ryan on their side. This time landing Kevin Stefanski to a five-year deal with the Falcons got made possible through Ryan. Via a phone call from the revered franchise legend. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero unveiled what really happened that solidified the coaching hire. “Kevin […]

When news broke that the Atlanta Falcons were finalizing a deal to hire Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, fans eagerly anticipated what Matt Ryan, the team’s franchise quarterback-turned-President of Football Operations, would have to say on the deal. Taking some of the NFL spotlight as the Seattle Seahawks took on the San Francisco […]

Kevin Stefanski appeared to be heading for a second interview with the Tennessee Titans. But the Atlanta Falcons will swoop him up. ESPN NFL insider revealed the Saturday night update involving Stefanski on the social media website X, formerly Twitter. Including sharing when Stefanski showed up to the Falcons’ facility. “ESPN sources: the Atlanta Falcons […]

The Atlanta Falcons have not yet pinned down their next head coach since relieving Raheem Morris of his duties at the immediate end of the regular season. However, they might be close to zeroing in on former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. After already interviewing with the team, Stefanski is returning to Atlanta for […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been on the search for a new head coach over the past week and some change, and it doesn’t look like they’re leaning toward a specific candidate at the moment. That’s because they’re still interviewing candidates, and the latest person who came in for a visit was former Las Vegas Raiders […]

The NFL playoffs have been a joy to watch so far, and the commentary before, during, and after the games have also been superb. With the Divisional Round coming up, CBS will be adding some more help on their desk, and have decided to bring along Kirk Cousins to the team for the next two […]

The race to hire the most accomplished coach on the market has intensified as the former Ravens leader considers several intriguing landing spots. According to recent NFL rumors, the Tennessee Titans have emerged as a legitimate contender due to the presence of rookie quarterback Cam Ward and significant financial resources. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network […]

Recently, the Atlanta Falcons made headlines by hiring legendary franchise quarterback Matt Ryan into a front office role to be their new President of Football. The move comes as the Falcons search for both a new general manager and head coach after firing Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris from their respective positions in the aftermath […]

It’s been a busy seven days for the Atlanta Falcons, as they look toward the future for the franchise. Hours after their regular season finale, they fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. The next day, they removed Rich McKay as the CEO of the team and appointed Greg Beadles to the […]

The Atlanta Falcons face a pivotal offseason defined by reflection, recalibration, and long-term vision as the organization reassesses how it builds and sustains success. That process took a decisive turn when the franchise formally announced Matt Ryan as its first-ever President of Football Operations, signaling a foundational shift in how football decisions will be made […]

With the Atlanta Falcons creating a president of football role within the team, the team has found its guy quickly, and it’s a familiar face that fans will know and love. The Falcons have tapped Matt Ryan for the president of football position, leading to the former quarterback issuing a statement regarding his role within […]

The Atlanta Falcons are welcoming a familiar face back, just in a different role. Matt Ryan, the former NFL MVP and legendary Falcons quarterback, has been named as the team’s new president of football, according to Adam Schefter. Falcons named franchise legend Matt Ryan their new president of football. pic.twitter.com/u8c8sS3LXI — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January […]

The Atlanta Falcons are tearing it all down to the studs this offseason after missing the playoffs for the eighth straight year. Owner Arthur Blank promised an organizational overhaul. And he kicked off the sweeping changes by firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot. The Falcons finished strong, stringing together four straight wins […]

As rumors have been swirling around John Harbaugh, connecting him to a variety of open head coaching roles, there is no doubt his interest will come with his own requirements. After Harbaugh was shockingly fired by the Baltimore Ravens, he will be a hot name on the market, but he does come with a reported […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a new direction after the 2025 season. Atlanta finished the season 8-9 and missed the playoffs yet again. That led to Atlanta firing Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot on Sunday. Now the team appears to be closing on hiring a familiar face for a prominent front office position. The […]

The Atlanta Falcons have already had a very busy 2026 offseason, firing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot in the hours after their win over the New Orleans Saints to close out the campaign. The Falcons now have two gaping holes in their organization moving forward as they look to figure out […]

The Seattle Seahawks emerged as one of the NFL’s best teams during the 2025 season. Seattle is 14-3 and riding into the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak. It should be no surprise that other NFL teams now want to plunder their coaching staff. Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is already a popular head coaching […]

The Atlanta Falcons have already made changes to their leadership following the 2025 NFL season. Raheem Morris is no longer the head coach, and Terry Fontenot was let go as general manager. Furthermore, a new President of Football role has been created in the front office. And the team is already gathering candidates for the […]

The Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh on Tuesday, bringing the head coach vacancy total to seven this year. After 18 seasons in Baltimore, the Super Bowl Champion is available and, reportedly, already has interest from other teams. Of the six teams that already fired their coaches, not all are great fits for Harbaugh. Which three […]

The Atlanta Falcons have hit the reset button on their entire organization, firing general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris. Whoever gets the jobs will have a crucial decision to make at quarterback. Kirk Cousins will be entering his 15th season in the NFL if he plays in 2026. The quarterback is hoping […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season recently came to an end with a home win over the New Orleans Saints, which was the team’s fourth straight victory to close out the year despite having been eliminated from the playoffs. Still, that wasn’t enough to keep the team from firing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager […]

Part of the Atlanta Falcons’ incentive to welcome Matt Ryan back into their organization could be to assist in their upcoming general manager search. The Falcons are reportedly interested in Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, which makes the former quarterback’s connection to Bears general manager Ryan Poles a key element of the hire. […]

Black Monday is the day after the NFL’s regular season ends. On this day, every NFL coach on the hot seat is twiddling their thumbs while hoping that their job is safe, as a number of coaches and front office members get fired directly after the regular season ends. This year, four coaches were fired […]

The Tennessee Titans are in search of a head coach, and they will probably have several interviews lined up between now and the upcoming weeks. With the regular season just ending, they have not wasted any time looking to lock in those interviews, and they’ve already gotten one person coming to the facility. Former Atlanta […]

In a move as shocking as it was expected, the Cleveland Browns fired Kevin Stefanski after six seasons as their head coach. A two-time NFL Coach of the Year, things fell apart for Stefanski over the past few seasons in Cleveland, but that doesn’t mean other teams don’t believe he could be a viable option […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a big move on Sunday, firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot. Atlanta finished the 2025 season at 8-9 and missed the playoffs, the same fate they had in 2024. The lackluster season was not something that ownership could allow to happen again. Falcons owner Arthur Blank praised both […]

The Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention at the beginning of December. Surprisingly enough, that’s when they went on a run, finished the season on a four-game winning streak, and found themselves in a three-way tie for the division lead. The only thing was that it was too late, and they once again did […]

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints to end their season on Sunday, but that did not stop mass firings. Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot were fired after consecutive 8-9 seasons in Atlanta. On Monday, Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced full-scale changes, including a new role for Rich McKay. “With the help of Sportsology […]

The Atlanta Falcons closed the 2025 season with momentum and some uncertainty thanks largely to quarterback Kirk Cousins. After guiding Atlanta to a 5–2 finish down the stretch and four straight wins to end the year, Cousins struck a hopeful yet noncommittal tone when asked about what comes next. “It’s hard to say,” Cousins admitted, […]

Matt Ryan could be back in a very familiar place after the Atlanta Falcons fired Terry Fontenot as general manager on Sunday. Fontenot spent five years with the Falcons before getting the pink slip, along with Raheem Morris, who was fired as coach. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Falcons are eyeing Ryan to […]

Raheem Morris’ stint with the Atlanta Falcons came to an end on Monday after he was fired as coach. Morris recently addressed his future in Atlanta, saying he has not spoken yet to owner Arthur Blank. Well, now, the team has made a decision, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sources: Raheem Morris is out […]

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 19-17 on Sunday, creating the most amount of chaos. They technically tied for the NFC South lead, but the three-way tiebreaker went to the Carolina Panthers, despite their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson finished an excellent season, which Tyler […]

The Atlanta Falcons have finished their schedule with a late-season surge, but questions regarding the job security of head coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot continue to circulate. While a three-game winning streak has improved the mood around the facility, league insiders suggest that owner Arthur Blank is still in the process of […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered their season finale against the New Orleans Saints with several storylines swirling around the roster, specifically regarding the health of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. Despite a late addition to the injury report due to a Sunday morning illness, Cousins remained under center for this critical divisional matchup. This development drew significant […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons hit the field at home for their season finale against the bitter rival New Orleans Saints. While they have long since been eliminated from playoff contention, the Falcons have reeled off three straight wins in the late portion of the season, including a recent surprising home victory over the Los […]

A last-minute Kirk Cousins injury might be inadvertently helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback came down with an illness on gameday morning, potentially limiting his abilities in an all-important matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons announced that Cousins woke up sick on Sunday, along with defensive lineman David Onyemata, ESPN’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons cannot make the playoffs as they play the New Orleans Saints to end the regular season. Yet, as the Falcons prepare for the Saints, they revealed the playing statuses of Drake London and Kyle Pitts, according to Falcons’ beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. “Falcons’ coach said Raheem Morris said Drake London, Darnell […]

The New Orleans Saints head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their Week 18 finale against the Atlanta Falcons in what promises to be a divisional battle with significant playoff positioning implications. Despite both teams’ struggles this season, this matchup features compelling individual storylines that could shape the game’s outcome. The Saints (6-10) will lean heavily on […]