FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have announced major structural changes to the organization following an eighth straight season that failed to meet expectations.
The Atlanta Falcons began an organizational shift on Sunday with the firings of Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot, but that is only the beginning. In a letter to the fans on Monday, Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced significant changes at the very top of the organization, ones that have been necessary for far too long.
The Atlanta Falcons have officially moved on from head coach Raheem Morris, and another important offseason decision looms. As the Falcons search for its fourth head coach in seven seasons, the focus now shifts to who could be tasked with ending an eight-year playoff drought in 2026.
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The Atlanta Falcons hit reset on Sunday, firing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot despite closing the season with a win over the Saints.
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.
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.
The Falcons made it official Sunday night, parting ways with both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. It’s not a shock given Atlanta’s
The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a fresh start after yet another disappointing season. Several reporters confirmed Sunday night that the Falcons were firing head coach Raheem Morris after two seasons with the team.
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The Atlanta Falcons are cleaning house, firing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot after two and five seasons, respectively. Atlanta
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons are firing head coach Raheem Morris. There seemed to be a growing belief heading into the Falcons Week 18 matchup with the Saints that Raheem Morris might have done enough over the last three weeks, winning three straight games, to retain his position for one more season.
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that the Falcons have also fired GM Terry Fontenot on Sunday after missing the playoffs. This comes just minutes after the news that HC Raheem Morris is out in Atlanta.
The first firing announcement comes out of Atlanta, where, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, head coach Raheem Morris has officially been fired.
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman David Onyemata woke up feeling ill Sunday morning but will play in the season finale against the New Orleans Saints, the team said.
JANUARY 3: As part of his evaluation process, Blank has brought in the consulting firm Sportsology (which has worked with NFL teams in the past). Dianna Russini of The Athletic notes (subscription required) Rick Smith has played a role in Sportsology’s ongoing Falcons audit.