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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15
Falcons Prefer To Hire HC Before GM
The Falcons have a new president of football in Matt Ryan, who landed the job on Jan. 10 despite a lack of front office experience. The former Falcons and Colts quarterback and ex-CBS analyst immediately took on the task of finding a new general manager and head coach for Atlanta.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 15
Why Klint Kubiak Makes Sense As The Falcons’ Next Head Coach
The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly missed out on the John Harbaugh sweepstakes after the Super Bowl-winning coach opted to stick with the New York Giants.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 15
Potential new frontrunners for Falcons head coach and GM positions
Matt Ryan and the rest of the Falcons brass admitted earlier this week they had not even started the hiring process for the general manager position. That was a bit of a fib, considering most of the hot names also interviewed for the Falcons’ President of Football title, which was always expected to go to Matt Ryan.
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 '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least one 4,000-passing-yard season on their resume can you name in 10 minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 15
Atlanta Falcons Take Defensive Turn in Head Coaching Search
With John Harbaugh officially off the board and Matt Ryan now influencing the process, the Atlanta Falcons ’ head coaching search is entering a defining phase. The team has reportedly made several new requests this week, including former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
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.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
Atlanta Falcons News / Rodeo on SI / January 15
Justin Shaffer Replaces 4-Time NFR Qualifier at Cinch Timed Event Championship
The 2026 rodeo season is in full swing and athletes across the country are working hard to get into the biggest rodeos of the year. Timed event athletes
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 15
Were Giants ever in real danger of losing John Harbaugh to Titans or Falcons?
As recently as Wednesday, reports suggested that former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh could pick either the Tennessee Titans or the Atlanta Falcons over the New York Giants. Were the Giants ever in real danger of not landing their man?
Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 15
Kirk Cousins Is Headed to the NFL Playoffs
CBS Sports is looking for someone to fill in on The NFL Today for Atlanta Falcons president of football, Matt Ryan, who was officially installed on Tuesday morning.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 15
Falcons Miss Out on Top Choice in NFL Coaching Carousel
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have reportedly missed out on the top available coaching candidate of the 2026 cycle with the news that John Harbaugh is set to agree to terms with the New York Giants.
NFL News / The SportsRush / January 15
'Black Coach, Black Fan Base': Cam Newton Wants Arthur Blank to Bring Mike Tomlin to Atlanta Falcons
Mike Tomlin’s future in football has suddenly become the NFL’s most fascinating mystery. After 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, the Super Bowl winning coach stepped down from the Steelers this week, leaving the league wondering whether he plans to take a break, retire, or begin a second act somewhere new.
Atlanta Falcons News / ESPN / January 14
Falcons owner pledges $20M to Woods' charity 
Tiger Woods' foundation received a $20 million pledge from Falcons owner Arthur Blank on Wednesday.
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 14
Falcons quarterbacks coach hired by the Commanders
According to Adam Schefter, Falcons quarterbacks coach D.J. Williams is being hired by the Commanders to take over the same position. Williams began his coaching career with the Saints back in 2019, where he served as an offensive assistant through 2023.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
NFC Notes: Ejiro Evero, Matt Ryan, Arthur Blank, Falcons, Panthers
The Falcons brought back Matt Ryan as their new president of football. Ryan said he has a sense of “unfinished business” after leading Atlanta to the Super Bowl but falling short to the Patriots in 2017. “My mission since I was drafted has never changed,” Ryan said, via Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 14
NFL Insider Says Falcons Are Best Set Up to ‘Win Now’
The Atlanta Falcons are set up to win right now. Even though they are in the midst of what has matched their worst stretch of seasons in franchise history,
Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14
Kirk Cousins joining CBS for Divisional Round, AFC Championship
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 rounds, according to Ari Meirov of The33rdFBTeam.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 14
Falcons Rookie Class Heavily Underrated in Latest ESPN Ranking
The Atlanta Falcons welcomed five rookies in 2025, and their impact was immediate. Two of them led all rookies in a major statistical category, three
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 14
Former Falcons HC Vying for Second Chance, Multiple Interviews Set Up
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith’s name is once again circulating in the NFL head coaching carousel. On Wednesday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the former Falcons coach has received interview requests from both the Arizona Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 14
Falcons to interview Matt Ryan’s CBS colleague for head coach position
An intriguing new name was just added to the Atlanta Falcons head coaching search, as they will interview Matt Ryan’s CBS colleague Antonio Pearce for their vacant position.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14
What Matt Ryan wants in Falcons' next head coach amid pursuit of John Harbaugh
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank hit a figurative reset button when he fired former head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot shortly after the club's 2025 season wrapped up.
Philip Rivers News / 5 GOATs / January 13
Matt Ryan takes jab at Philip Rivers while discussing role as Falcons’ President of Football
Matt Ryan took a jab at Philip Rivers while he was discussing his role as the President of Football for the Atlanta Falcons. During his introductory press conference, the former Falcons quarterback said his new role does not involve him making a comeback.
Aden Durde News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10
Falcons Interview Seahawks DC Aden Durde For HC Job
The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday night that they’ve completed their interview with Seahawks DC Aden Durde for their head-coaching vacancy. Here’s
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9
Raheem Morris Firing Upset Some Falcons Players; Arthur Blank Endorses DC Jeff Ulbrich
Raheem Morris entered Week 18 a candidate to keep his job, having won three straight games — including a Week 17 win over the Rams. Despite closing the season with a fourth consecutive victory, the two-year HC was fired along with Falcons GM Terry Fontenot.
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