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Tracker For New Atlanta Falcons General Manager

Originally posted on Atlanta Falcons on SI
By Garrett Chapman | Last updated Jan 6, 2026 4:30 PM ET

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 Group will assist with the search for the team’s next general manager.

General manager roles do not come open very often, and the team is going to be judicious in its approach following several major structural changes to the organization. The first major hurdle will be hiring a new president of football, and many have speculated that this could be the role for former MVP-winning quarterback Matt Ryan. That news may be coming over the next few days.

A hot board for the general manager position can be found here, but see below for a running list of announcements for the Falcons' vacant general manager position.

This list will be updated.

Falcons General Manager Candidates for 2026:

IAN CUNNINGHAM, CHICAGO BEARS ASSISTANT GM

FIRST REPORTED - Tuesday, January 6th

INTERVIEW DATE - TBD; first contact expected to be Friday (for either GM or president of football position, per Albert Breer.

QUICK BIO - Cunningham, a two-time Super Bowl champion, cut his teeth as a scout before becoming the assistant general manager for the Bears in 2022. Over his 18 years in the NFL, he has touched nearly every aspect of front operations.

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