The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with Terry Fontenot after an 8-9 finish in 2025. Who could be on the short list to replace him?

Elsewhere around the league, the Falcons announced they are moving on from head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot. Elsewhere, the Colts are standing pat with GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen returning in 2026.

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.

The Atlanta Falcons opted to fire both Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, and some players had a chance to respond to the moves.

Kirk Cousins sent a message that he could become available soon amid changes with the Falcons that could see him return to the Vikings.

The Falcons requested an interview with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their GM job, per source. Cunningham has been a finalist for multiple GM jobs in recent years. Bears GM Ryan Poles played at BC with Matt Ryan, who's widely expected to be ATL's new football president.

The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris after finishing 8-9 for the second straight season, ending their playoff hopes and beginning another search for leadership.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank penned a letter to fans on Monday morning, identifying several changes that are coming to the struggling franchise.