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Falcons Request Interview With 49ers Exec Josh Williams

Atlanta is expected to hire Matt Ryan as its president of football operations, but the team is required to interview other candidates for the role first.

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Ike Hilliard, Fired by Falcons' Raheem Morris, Finds New Home

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ike Hilliard has officially found a new home. Reports surfaced a few days ago that he had signed on with the California

Terry Fontenot News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 6

Tracker For New Atlanta Falcons General Manager

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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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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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

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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.

Kirk Cousins 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.

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.

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Kirk Cousins 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.

Kirk Cousins News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

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.

Tyler Allgeier News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 6

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.

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

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.