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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.

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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.

Kirk Cousins News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

ESPN makes wild prediction on Falcons future with Kirk Cousins

Once the dust settles and a new GM and head coach are in place for the Falcons, the first order of business will be figuring out who will be quarterbacking the team in 2026.

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?

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

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.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

Falcons request to interview Bears assistant GM

According to Tom Pelissero, the Falcons have requested to interview Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their vacant general manager position. Cunningham has been in the running for several general manager positions in recent years, and with the Bears’ success this season, it’s no surprise he’s once again a hot candidate this time of year.

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.

Raheem Morris News / SportsTalkATL / January 5

Raheem Morris garnering head coaching interest

For anyone who feels bad for former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after he was fired just hours after Atlanta’s Week 18 win over the Saints, it doesn’t look like it’s going to take very long for him to find another job.

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.

Atlanta Falcons 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 News / Yardbarker / January 6

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

Browns owner addresses Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry decisions

Stefanski already has three HC interviews lined up after firing

Raiders make expected Pete Carroll decision amid Tom Brady rumors

Brady may have surprising Carroll replacement in mind

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

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.

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

Three HC candidates Falcons should consider to replace Raheem Morris

Can you name the coaches who replaced these notable NFL Head Coaches?

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

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.

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.

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.