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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Kirk Cousins Open To Staying With Falcons; Latest On Kyle Pitts

Kirk Cousins made a persistent effort to leave Atlanta this year. The high-priced quarterback — one the team demoted late in the 2024 season — met with Arthur Blank about a release last spring.

Raheem Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Raheem Morris pulled classy move on his way out of Atlanta

Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot were not planning on burning any bridges as they parted ways with the Atlanta Falcons organization. The Falcons opted to clean house on Sunday following their season finale win over the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 5

Former Bear Among Seven Players Signed to Falcons Futures Contracts

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially signed seven players to reserve/futures contracts with the organization. WR Chris Blair (Alcorn State) P Trenton Gill (North Carolina State) DB Tysheem Johnson (Oregon) DT Ben Stille (Nebraska) OT Andrew Stueber (Michigan) RB Carlos Washington (Southeastern Louisiana) DB A.J.

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.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5

The good, bad and questionable from NFL's end-of-season coach firings

Some recent moves were easier to explain than others. We examine the good, bad and questionable of the NFL's firing spree.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has strong reaction to Jonathan Gannon's firing

Raheem Morris already has a head coach interview lined up

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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.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Raheem Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Raheem Morris already has a head coach interview lined up

Raheem Morris may have been fired by the Atlanta Falcons after the season, but he already has an interview for a head coach job lined up elsewhere. ESPN’s Peter Schrager reported on Monday that the Tennessee Titans plan to interview Morris later this week for their head coach job.

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.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 5

Adam Schefter on Falcons interest in Kevin Stefanski

The Falcons already have two interviews lined up for their vacant head coaching position — Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver — and you can now add another name to that list: recently fired Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Raheem Morris News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Titans Schedule Raheem Morris HC Meeting

His Falcons tenure cut short after two seasons, Raheem Morris represents a prime defensive coordinator candidate. But a report earlier today indicated the two-time NFL HC would be expected to draw interest for another top job.

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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.

Raheem Morris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Titans Will Interview Former Falcons HC Raheem Morris For HC Vacancy

Per ESPN’s Peter Schrager, the Titans will interview former Falcons HC Raheem Morris for their HC vacancy next week. Here’s a list of current candidates

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Falcons Signed Seven To Futures Contracts

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed seven players to future contracts. The full list includes: WR Chris Blair P Trenton Gill DB Tysheem Johnson DT Ben Stille OT Andrew Stueber RB Carlos Washington DB A.J.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 5

Is Atlanta Falcons Job a Good One? ESPN Weighs in on Head Coach, GM Vacancy

In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons fired both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. Many around the league believed that at least Morris had saved his job with Atlanta’s late-season win streak, with the Falcons winning their last four games to secure their second straight 8-9 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Report: Matt Ryan pushing for unusual job arrangement with Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons still appear eager to hire Matt Ryan in a high-ranking front office role, but Ryan is reportedly trying not to quit his day job to do it.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Falcons Request HC Interviews With Klint Kubiak, Anthony Weaver

An eighth straight season without a playoff berth led to a major organizational shakeup for the Falcons, who fired general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris on Sunday.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 5

Falcons Request a Pair of Head Coach Interviews Including Seahawks, Dolphins Coordinators

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly requested a pair of interviews on Monday, less than 24 hours after announcing major organizational

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 5

Falcons have lined up their first two head coach interviews

The Falcons have wasted no time in their search for their next head coach. Less than 24 hours after the firing of Raheem Morris, they already have interviews lined up with two candidates — Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, per Tom Pelissero.

Arthur Blank News / SportsTalkATL / January 5

Could this be the hold up in the hiring of Matt Ryan?

Arthur Blank announced on Monday that the Falcons have created a new position within the front office — President of Football — which most believe will be filled by Matt Ryan.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

The Falcons GM-head coach duo that must be hired after organizational overhaul

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.

Raheem Morris News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Raheem Morris HC, DC Meetings Expected

Raheem Morris guided the Falcons to back-to-back eight-win seasons. While that may not sound particularly impressive, the Falcons had won seven or fewer contests each year from 2018-23.

Atlanta Falcons News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Falcons Firing Could Lead to Top-Five Pick’s Departure

The Atlanta Falcons fired former head coach Raheem Morris yesterday, and impending free agent Kyle Pitts isn’t happy about the change. After a disastrous start to the season, the Falcons finished the season by winning four straight games, but that wasn’t enough to earn Morris another year at the helm.