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NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 18
Arthur Blank cooks Kevin Stefanski dinner, offers him Falcons head coach job after eating
On Saturday night, amid a steak dinner at Arthur Blank’s house, the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski to be the team’s next head coach. Stefanski had been linked to the Falcons job by numerous reporters since the very beginning of the process, and once John Harbaugh was made official by the Giants, it felt like Atlanta had a clear frontrunner.
NFL News / The SportsRush / January 15
'Black Coach, Black Fan Base': Cam Newton Wants Arthur Blank to Bring Mike Tomlin to Atlanta Falcons
Mike Tomlin’s future in football has suddenly become the NFL’s most fascinating mystery. After 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, the Super Bowl winning coach stepped down from the Steelers this week, leaving the league wondering whether he plans to take a break, retire, or begin a second act somewhere new.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
NFC Notes: Ejiro Evero, Matt Ryan, Arthur Blank, Falcons, Panthers
The Falcons brought back Matt Ryan as their new president of football. Ryan said he has a sense of “unfinished business” after leading Atlanta to the Super Bowl but falling short to the Patriots in 2017. “My mission since I was drafted has never changed,” Ryan said, via Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14
What Matt Ryan wants in Falcons' next head coach amid pursuit of John Harbaugh
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank hit a figurative reset button when he fired former head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot shortly after the club's 2025 season wrapped up.
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.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Tyler Shough, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons owner Arthur Blank said the hiring process of President Matt Ryan was “pretty rigorous.” (Josh Kendall) Per Blank, Ryan has led all of the team’s coaching interviews thus far.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 13
Matt Ryan provides insight on the Falcons new power structure
The Falcons power structure has been highly criticized in recent years for good reason, as almost everyone in the building hid behind the word “collaboration.” So much so that it was almost impossible to determine who was actually making many of these horrendous decisions, and therefore just as difficult to cast blame.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 11
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Reveals Biggest Surprise From Consulting Firm Report
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of major structural changes after an eighth straight season of finishing without a winning record and on the outside of the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / January 10
Matt Ryan to run football operations for Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons named former quarterback Matt Ryan to the new role of president of football on Saturday. Ryan will report to team owner Arthur Blank, who announced his hiring.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 10
Falcons name Matt Ryan the President of Football
After Arthur Blank announced the Falcons were creating a new President of Football position in the front office, it was widely expected that Matt Ryan would get the job, and that move has now finally been made official by the organization.
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 10
Atlanta Falcons Officially Tap Matt Ryan As President of Football
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired former quarterback Matt Ryan to take on the role of president of football within the organization.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10
Falcons complete interview with Matt Ryan for newly-created role
The Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with franchise great Matt Ryan for the newly established role of president of football, the team announced on Friday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9
Raheem Morris Firing Upset Some Falcons Players; Arthur Blank Endorses DC Jeff Ulbrich
Raheem Morris entered Week 18 a candidate to keep his job, having won three straight games — including a Week 17 win over the Rams. Despite closing the season with a fourth consecutive victory, the two-year HC was fired along with Falcons GM Terry Fontenot.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 9
Clear favorites emerge for Falcons front office roles
In his press conference yesterday, Arthur Blank said the President of Football will be hired first, and that person will help select the team’s next general manager and head coach.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 8
Falcons' potential Matt Ryan plan could work if John Harbaugh is also involved
The Atlanta Falcons are looking to move in a new direction, and part of that direction is clearly tapping into some of the aura the franchise used to have in the past.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8
NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr, Arthur Blank, Robert Hunt, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Buccaneers are moving on from QBs coach Thad Lewis and will allow their new offensive coordinator pick the next position coach.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 8
Arthur Blank Weighs Jeff Ulbrich’s Future as Falcons Reset Coaching Staff
ATLANTA – Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Thursday the team would like to retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following a franchise-record defensive season “Jeff Ulbrich, in my view, did a really fine job for us this year,” Blank affirmed.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / January 8
Falcons owner addresses changes, discusses team's future
Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank said the last several years simply haven't been good enough. "Good is the enemy of great and I think we're capable of getting to another level," Blank said at a press conference on Thursday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 8
Falcons owner Arthur Blank gives big John Harbaugh, Michael Penix Jr. updates
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank addressed the team's coaching search and quarterback situation.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 8
Arthur Blank comments on the future of the Falcons quarterback position
Arthur Blank held his first press conference since the firing of Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris, and while most of it amounted to little more than damage-control mumbo jumbo, one interesting point he did touch on was the Falcons quarterback situation moving forward.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 5
Could this be the hold up in the hiring of Matt Ryan?
Arthur Blank announced on Monday that the Falcons have created a new position within the front office — President of Football — which most believe will be filled by Matt Ryan.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / January 5
Arthur Blank shakes up Falcons' org structure; Matt Ryan could be in picture
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is shaking up the flow chart from the top after firing general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 3
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season
JANUARY 3: As part of his evaluation process, Blank has brought in the consulting firm Sportsology (which has worked with NFL teams in the past). Dianna Russini of The Athletic notes (subscription required) Rick Smith has played a role in Sportsology’s ongoing Falcons audit.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 2
Falcons’ Raheem Morris still on hot seat despite late-season surge
While Morris’ second stint as Falcons HC is only finishing Year 2, the organization has had much more time to evaluate him due to a lengthy stay the first time around.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank To Evaluate Atlanta’s Football Ops For Rest Of Season
After another disappointing year from the Falcons, major changes could be coming in Atlanta this offseason. Owner and chairman Arthur Blank will spend the rest of the season evaluating the team’s football operations, including head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 11
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Expected To Evaluate ‘Entire’ Football Operation This Offseason
Falcons owner Arthur Blank is expected to evaluate the “entire” football operation this off-season after another disappointing season, per Ian Rapoport.
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