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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Atlanta Falcons Set to Hire Ian Cunningham as Next General Manager
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired Ian Cunningham to take over as their next general manager. The former assistant general manager of the Chicago Bears was long considered to be the favorite for the position, but now he and Kevin Stefanski will officially become the joint heads of the Falcons organization.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Falcons Place Four Players in New NFL Top 100 Rankings, Including One Surprise
The Atlanta Falcons have entered the 2026 offseason, so it's time for the national media to start piecing together player rankings. The first to offer his opinion is Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated, who finalized his Top 100 players list on Thursday . For this analysis, Manzano polled the eight members of MMQB to come up with his results.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29
Falcons Completed Second Interview With James Liipfert For GM Position
The Atlanta Falcons have announced they’ve completed a second interview with Texans assistant GM James Liipfert for their general manager opening. Here’s
Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
Kirk Cousins News / 5 GOATs / January 29
Report: Falcons expected to release Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons have a big decision to make on quarterback Kirk Cousins before the start of the 2026 NFL league year. According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons are expected to release Cousins in early March after they restructured his contract, so he will be owed $68 million if he’s on the roster on March 13.
Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Recent Falcons Head Coaching Hires Rank Near Bottom of ESPN Rankings
The Atlanta Falcons have had three different head coaches since 2021: Arthur Smith (2021 to 2023), Raheem Morris (2024 to 2025) and now Kevin Stefanski takes over in 2026.
NFL Week 9: Picks and preview
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Atlanta Falcons General Manager Decision Could Be Imminent
The Atlanta Falcons’ search for its next general manager may finally be coming to an end. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, the Falcons have completed
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29
Falcons Complete Second GM Interview With Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have completed a second interview with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their GM opening. Here’s an updated list
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29
Falcons’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator
While the Atlanta Falcons try to sort out their QB situation, at least they have their defensive coaching staff settling into place. Looking forward, the Falcons will try to make another splash in April, and here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator.
Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / January 29
Kevin Stefanski comments on Falcons quarterback situation
The biggest question the Falcons’ new regime must answer this offseason revolves around the quarterback position. Michael Penix Jr. said earlier this week that he expects to be ready for Week 1, but it’s far too early to lock that in.
The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs to post a season with at least 800 receiving yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 29
Biggest offseason concerns facing the Falcons new regime
The Falcons are expected to hire a general manager by the end of the week, who will join forces with Kevin Stefanski and Matt Ryan in an effort to end a postseason drought that’s lasted since the 2016 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. gives major injury update after hiring of HC Kevin Stefanski
Penix is currently recovering from the surgery he needed this past fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski not married to Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins?
During his introductory Atlanta Falcons news conference on Tuesday, head coach Kevin Stefanski said he was "very excited" about working with Falcons 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but the coach declined to make any definitive statements on the future of the team's quarterback room.
Atlanta Falcons News / The SportsRush / January 28
Falcons News: Kevin Stefanski Addresses Michael Penix Jr. vs. Kirk Cousins QB Competition
For Kevin Stefanski, the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. After surviving years of dysfunction with the Cleveland Browns and managing his fair share of offseason quarterback competitions, he’ll once again find himself doing just that with the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 28
Pair of Falcons Snubbed on ESPN List of Top Free Agents
The Atlanta Falcons are entering a pivotal offseason in 2026, with a new front office and head coach that will shape the next year as much as they will the next several.
Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / January 28
Michael Penix Jr. could return much sooner than anticipated
There’s understandably a lot of concern surrounding Michael Penix Jr., who underwent ACL surgery for the third time in November. The long-term sustainability of his body holding up through the grind of a 17-game season year after year is a fair question.
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