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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.
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.
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 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to emerge victorious from their first start in the postseason in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name eight minutes?
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,
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.
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.
Kirk Cousins News / The Spun / January 14
Kirk Cousins Lands New Job For The NFL Playoffs
Kirk Cousins won't be competing in the NFL playoffs when the divisional round begins, but fans will get to see him in the spotlight this weekend. Despite not being the Week 1 starter for the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins eventually took over the first-string offense because Michael Penix Jr.
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.
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.
Antonio Pierce News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Falcons To Interview Antonio Pierce For HC Job
Former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has emerged as a candidate in Atlanta. The Falcons will hold an in-person interview with Pierce this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14
Theory about why John Harbaugh may choose Falcons over Giants debunked
Are the Giants in a better position with Harbaugh than some recent reports indicated?
Raheem Morris News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 14
Could Raheem Morris' Next Job Land Him Outside of the NFL?
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is generating some interest from several openings around the NFL, but his next home may end up outside the league entirely.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 15
John Harbaugh is down to three potential HC destinations
He became the leading candidate for multiple head-coaching positions as soon as he was let go from the Ravens last week.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 14
ESPN NFL Insider Makes Exciting Prediction for Falcons Head Coach Search
The Atlanta Falcons are in the thick of the search for the 20th head coach in franchise history after parting ways with Raheem Morris following a disappointing 8-9 season.
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.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 14
Falcons considered one of three 'favorites' for John Harbaugh
Not a ton has come to light about the Falcons head coaching search, likely because the organization was initially focused on hiring the team’s next President of Football, which we now know is Matt Ryan.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 13
Atlanta Falcons hint at new jerseys arriving in April
Amid all the excitement surrounding the introduction of Matt Ryan as the Atlanta Falcons next President of Football, the team also hinted at the arrival of new jerseys coming in 2026, with the unveiling slated for April.
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.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 13
Falcons’ simplified description of Matt Ryan’s new role clears up the picture on how Atlanta's GM search could ripple down and impact the Bears
The Chicago Bears are playing close attention to the latest developments taking place with the Atlanta Falcons and the organization shakeup the franchise has gone through since the conclusion of the team's 2025-26 season.
Kirk Cousins News / NFL Analysis Network / January 13
Atlanta restructures Kirk Cousins’ deal to buy time before March decision on quarterback future
The Atlanta Falcons reduced Kirk Cousins’ 2026 base salary from $35 million to $2.1 million and pushed $32.9 million into 2027. The shift delays a $67.9 million vesting guarantee until March 13, 2026, creating a clear deadline for the next general manager and head coach to decide whether he remains on the roster.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12
Falcons tease new uniform reveal coming in April
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.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / January 10
Falcons complete interview with Matt Ryan for newly-created role
The Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with franchise great Matt Ryan for the newly established role of president of football, the team announced on Friday.
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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