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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 30
Social Media Reacts to the Atlanta Falcons Hiring Ian Cunningham as GM
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially announced that Ian Cunningham will take over as their next general manager. The former assistant general manager of the Chicago Bears is set to take over duties right away and will be introduced to the media next Tuesday (Feb 3rd).
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 30
How The Falcons Completed a Dream, Not Just a Hire
FLOWERY BRANCH – When the Atlanta Falcons hired Ian Cunningham, they accomplished two things: first, they found their next general manager; second, they
Atlanta Falcons News / NBC Sports / January 30
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 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30
How Falcons’ Matt Ryan hire cost Bears 2 draft picks
With the Atlanta Falcons hiring Ian Cunningham as their next general manager, the Chicago Bears would seem to be in line for two third-round compensatory draft picks.
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 best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 30
What to know about new Falcons GM Ian Cunningham
On Thursday night, the Atlanta Falcons officially hired Ian Cunningham to replace Terry Fontenot as the team’s next general manager. Cunningham was viewed as the favorite from the moment the position came open, in part because of his ties to Matt Ryan, who was named the Falcons’ President of Football earlier in the offseason.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30
Matt Ryan made his first big call as Falcons president. Then came the budget meeting
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Ian Cunningham as general manager, bringing the Roswell native back to the city where he grew up watching the franchise’s rise in the late 1990s.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has to break franchise's cycle of mediocrity
Going back to the start of the 2013 season, the Falcons have made the playoffs just two times and are riding an eight-year postseason drought.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29
Falcons hire Bears exec as new general manager
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, they’re trying to figure out what their quarterback situation will be. And to help with both, they found a new general manager, hiring a Bears executive, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29
Falcons To Hire Ian Cunningham As GM
The Falcons are hiring Bears executive Ian Cunningham to be their next general manager, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The team has since confirmed the news with an official announcement.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29
Falcons Hiring Ian Cunningham As General Manager
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham as their next general manager, according to Adam Schefter. Texans assistant GM James Liipfert was the other finalist for the role.
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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Atlanta Falcons Set to Hire Ian Cunningham as Next General Manager
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired Ian Cunningham to take over as their next general manager. The former assistant general manager of the Chicago Bears was long considered to be the favorite for the position, but now he and Kevin Stefanski will officially become the joint heads of the Falcons organization.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Falcons Place Four Players in New NFL Top 100 Rankings, Including One Surprise
The Atlanta Falcons have entered the 2026 offseason, so it's time for the national media to start piecing together player rankings. The first to offer his opinion is Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated, who finalized his Top 100 players list on Thursday . For this analysis, Manzano polled the eight members of MMQB to come up with his results.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29
Falcons Completed Second Interview With James Liipfert For GM Position
The Atlanta Falcons have announced they’ve completed a second interview with Texans assistant GM James Liipfert for their general manager opening. Here’s
Kirk Cousins News / 5 GOATs / January 29
Report: Falcons expected to release Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons have a big decision to make on quarterback Kirk Cousins before the start of the 2026 NFL league year. According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons are expected to release Cousins in early March after they restructured his contract, so he will be owed $68 million if he’s on the roster on March 13.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Recent Falcons Head Coaching Hires Rank Near Bottom of ESPN Rankings
The Atlanta Falcons have had three different head coaches since 2021: Arthur Smith (2021 to 2023), Raheem Morris (2024 to 2025) and now Kevin Stefanski takes over in 2026.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 29
Atlanta Falcons General Manager Decision Could Be Imminent
The Atlanta Falcons’ search for its next general manager may finally be coming to an end. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, the Falcons have completed
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29
Falcons Complete Second GM Interview With Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have completed a second interview with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their GM opening. Here’s an updated list
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29
Falcons’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator
While the Atlanta Falcons try to sort out their QB situation, at least they have their defensive coaching staff settling into place. Looking forward, the Falcons will try to make another splash in April, and here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator.
Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / January 29
Kevin Stefanski comments on Falcons quarterback situation
The biggest question the Falcons’ new regime must answer this offseason revolves around the quarterback position. Michael Penix Jr. said earlier this week that he expects to be ready for Week 1, but it’s far too early to lock that in.
The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs to post a season with at least 800 receiving yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 29
Biggest offseason concerns facing the Falcons new regime
The Falcons are expected to hire a general manager by the end of the week, who will join forces with Kevin Stefanski and Matt Ryan in an effort to end a postseason drought that’s lasted since the 2016 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. gives major injury update after hiring of HC Kevin Stefanski
Penix is currently recovering from the surgery he needed this past fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / January 28
Michael Penix Jr. could return much sooner than anticipated
There’s understandably a lot of concern surrounding Michael Penix Jr., who underwent ACL surgery for the third time in November. The long-term sustainability of his body holding up through the grind of a 17-game season year after year is a fair question.
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