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The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with general manager Terry Fontenot after five seasons and a combined record of 37-48. According to the team, the Sportsology

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Falcons Players React to Decision to Fire Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era after some sweeping changes by owner Arthur Blank. The decision to part with both head coach

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 6

Key Falcons Stars Expected to Be Snubbed Based on ESPN Awards Projections

The Atlanta Falcons have contenders for two awards this season: the Offensive Player of the Year and the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Despite several

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 6

Falcons Line Up 49ers Exec As Competition for Matt Ryan's Reported Role

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have requested to speak with San Francisco 49ers executive Josh Williams for their newly created ‘President of Football’ role.

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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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

Matt Ryan has competition for Falcons President of Football title

While some are reporting that Matt Ryan’s voice is already being heard in Flowery Branch, the interview process appears to just be beginning. Ryan is reportedly

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / January 6

Reports: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins agrees to modified contract

Quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to modify the final two seasons of his four-year, $180 million contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

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.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / January 6

March 13 becomes huge day for Falcons, Cousins relationship

March 13 becomes huge day for Falcons, Kirk Cousins relationship

Cousins went 5-2 as Atlanta's starter over the final seven weeks of the campaign.

Falcons firing HC Raheem Morris won't immediately solve their problems

Three HC candidates Falcons should consider to replace Raheem Morris

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

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Falcons Rework Kirk Cousins’ Contract

Kirk Cousins recently expressed an openness to staying in Atlanta; as the franchise overhauls its staff, it does not appear that will happen. The Falcons restructured Cousins’ contract Tuesday, and the move points the high-priced quarterback out of town.

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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.

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Kirk Cousins agrees to modified deal with the Falcons

According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Falcons and Kirk Cousins have agree to modify the final two years remaining on his contract. “As part of the restructure, there is now a guarantee in the amount of $67.9 million for the 2027 season that vests on March 13,” Yates reports.

Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Falcons take step toward moving on from Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons may finally be moving toward a divorce from quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins and the Falcons agreed to a restructured contract that will pay out his guarantee of $67.9 million for the 2027 season on March 13, according to Field Yates of ESPN.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

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Tyler Allgeier Breaks Silence on Future with Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is set to be a free agent this offseason. On Sunday, he was asked whether he would be returning to the Falcons next season.

Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Falcons Restructured QB Kirk Cousins’ Contract, Making Him Likely June 1 Cut

According to Field Yates, the Falcons and QB Kirk Cousins have agreed to modify his contract in a way that makes it likely he will be released with a June 1 designation. Cousins agreed to reduce his 2026 base salary from $35 million to $2.1 million.

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Is Bijan Robinson MVP Worthy? His Falcons Teammate Screams Yes

Atlanta Falcons Bijan Robinson ended the season with 2,298 total yards from scrimmage. He was the NFL’s yards from scrimmage leader for 2025 and finished

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

Report: Matt Ryan set to interview with Falcons later this week

The rumors surrounding Matt Ryan taking a job inside the Atlanta Falcons front office have been swirling for over a week now, with some even suggesting he is already part of the operation.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Falcons Request GM Interview With Ian Cunningham

Ian Cunningham has frequently been seen as a strong general manager candidate during recent hiring cycles. 2026 appears to be no different. Cunningham has received an interview request from the Falcons for their GM vacancy, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

4 General Manager Candidates To Watch For The Falcons

The Falcons’ search for their next head coach and general manager is underway, with interviews already being lined up for both positions. On Monday, I provided five head coaching candidates to watch, and two of them — Klint Kubiak and Kevin Stefanski — are already scheduled to interview with Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 6

Atlanta Falcons Who are Scheduled to Hit Free Agency

News that the Atlanta Falcons will be overhauling their front office dominated the news cycle since Sunday afternoon. The new head coach and general manager will have some big decisions to make regarding pending free agents.

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5