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The vision Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris had for the Atlanta Falcons is finally starting to come together. The offense is led by a budding quarterback with an explosive arm, surrounded by a trio of stars, all selected inside the top ten picks.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

Confirmed: Falcons will have two rookies starting in the secondary

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.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Endorses GM Terry Fontenot, HC Raheem Morris

In early April, a few weeks prior to this year’s draft, Falcons owner Arthur Blank addressed the status of general manager Terry Fontenot . At the time, Blank did not offer a public vote of confidence, though he did stop short of describing the 2025 season as a make-or-break year for the front office boss.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

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.

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

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 / 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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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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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 / 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

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

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

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