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Immediately after the draft, this year’s class was viewed as one that could potentially reshape the Atlanta Falcons defense. Terry Fontenot selected defensive players with each of the team’s first four picks, and all four of them are set up to be major contributors as rookies.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 27

ESPN's 'Bold Prediction' Leaves Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot Smiling

Former NFL safety and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick had a bold predictions segment on ESPN, and one of his bold predictions will leave Atlanta Falcons fans smiling.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 30

Underappreciated Signing from Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot

While most of the attention paid to the Atlanta Falcons' defensive front centers around rookie pass rushers James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker, other defenders look to play a significant role.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 30

Atlanta Falcons Getting Visit from Former Buccaneers Safety

The Atlanta Falcons are four practices into Training Camp, and general manager Terry Fontenot is still on the hunt for talented players he can bring to

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 28

Terry Fontenot Pulls Back the Curtain on WR Drake London Contract Negotiation

The Atlanta Falcons began their stretch of four consecutive years drafting offensive skilled position players in 2021. Those draft picks are coming due on new contracts and hefty pay raises.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 27

Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on Why 2025 is Different for Kyle Pitts

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts burst onto the scene in 2021, becoming just the second rookie tight end to eclipse 1,000 yards in NFL history. Mike Ditka was the first and only other tight end to do it up until that point.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 25

NFL Network Tabs Atlanta Falcons Edge as Rookie of the Year Favorite

When Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot went shopping to fill the glaring need at edge rusher, he was no longer browsing the bargain bucket.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 24

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot among NFL personnel under most pressure in 2025

Very rarely do people keep their jobs after underperforming for four years, but that’s exactly what’s happened with Falcons GM Terry Fontenot. Nobody really expected the Falcons to make the postseason in 2022, Fontenot’s second season in Atlanta, but the expectations in 2021 and 2024 were undoubtedly a postseason berth.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 23

Falcons veteran gives UGA rookie Jalon Walker literal sky-high praise

Falcons football is back, and among all of the exciting storylines, hometown rookie Jalon Walker is at the top of the list. After years of neglecting the pass rush, Terry Fontenot finally invested heavily into the unit this offseason.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 21

ESPN isn’t buying Falcons GM Terry Fontenot’s roster building

The Falcons have invested quite heavily into their roster under Terry Fontenot, whether that’s through free agency, the draft, or the trade market, but in five offseasons, ESPN isn’t buying what Atlanta’s GM has put together.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 19

NFC Notes: Terry Fontenot, Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot has justified the decisions his team made during the past two drafts, trading a future first to bring in both pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce in 2025, as well as projected starter QB Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 10

Falcons Put on Blast for 'Inexplicably' Poor Offseason Move

ESPN's Seth Walder has liked little of what general manager Terry Fontenot has done with theAtlanta Falcons the past four years. So, Walder unsurprisingly disliked Fontenot's decision to move back into the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8

NFC Notes: Terry Fontenot, Jalon Walker, James Pearce, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot explained how he allows his front office personnel to operate freely in order to do their jobs to the best of their ability. “We empower our scouts.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 1

Atlanta Falcons' Biggest Remaining Question Revealed by The Athletic

As teams wait for the end of summer break, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves in a place of relative calm. Atlanta put in a lot of work this offseason

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot’s draft resume takes another hit

Terry Fontenot hasn’t had a lot of success drafting during his time as the Falcons’ general manager. His first draft class has all but dissipated. The only one who might play in Atlanta on a second contract is Ta’Quon Graham, who re-signed this offseason but isn’t guaranteed a roster spot.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / June 3

NFL insider’s favorite move of the Falcons offseason

The Falcons have made a thing of attacking their roster’s weaknesses in a fanatic fashion. A year ago, Terry Fontenot went out and signed the best free agent quarterback on the market, inking Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal that some believed was an overpay.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 31

Falcons earn ‘least likely to worry about tomorrow’ offseason award

Coming into the offseason, many believed Falcons GM Terry Fontenot could be fighting for his job. He’d been at the helm of the team for four seasons and had not put together a roster that finished with a record that was better than .500, let alone made the playoffs.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 30

Atlanta Falcons Rookies Need to Succeed Right Away According to NFL.com

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 offseason with a pressing need to fix their defense, specifically their perennially poor pass rush. No one can say general manager Terry Fontenot didn’t dive headfirst into finally addressing the defensive side of the ball with a pair of first-round edge rushers.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

Which Falcons rookie is under the most pressure in 2025?

The 2025 draft class presented a few firsts for the Falcons and Terry Fontenot. It marked the first time in the general manager’s tenure in Atlanta that he drafted outside of the top 10.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

Will Falcons handle Kirk Cousins like Texans did Deshaun Watson in 2021?

NFL insider Mike Florio offered a solution that could benefit both the Falcons and Kirk Cousins.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / May 2

Why Kirk Cousins isn't causing problems for Falcons amid trade desire

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Three burning questions for 2025 Falcons

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Three burning questions for 2025 Falcons

With the dust settled following free agency and the draft, we have a clearer idea of where the Falcons stand heading into 2025. However, questions remain. Here are the three most pressing.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / April 24

Falcons GM addresses Kirk Cousins trade rumors

Cousins continues to be the subject of trade rumors.

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Vikings' Kevin O'Connell addresses 'detailed' QB plan amid Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins uncertainty

Could Falcons trade Kirk Cousins to AFC North club before April ends?

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 3

Report: NFL Execs Wondering About Falcons GM Terry Fontenot's Job Security

When Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot addressed the crowd at an open-to-fans training camp practice this summer at Seckinger High School in Buford, Ga., he spoke confidently.