Atlanta Falcons
Here’s all you need to know about the Falcons’ rebuild and coaching search
The firings of coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot along with the reassignment of CEO Rich McKay bring change.
An Atlanta Falcons helmet is seen as the Atlanta Falcons face the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
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The Falcons began their offseason rebuild Jan. 4 by announcing the firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.
They continued the overhaul the next day with the announcement of sweeping changes in their front office, including CEO Rich McKay moving out of the football realm and Greg Beadles’ promotion to president and CEO.
The Falcons made the first big hire, bringing back former quarterback Matt Ryan as president of football. They’ve begun interviews for head coach, and they’ll follow suit with finding a general manager.
Here’s a look at all our coverage of the changes in the Falcons organization:
Jan. 14
- Sugiura: Why worries over Falcons’ front-office structure with Matt Ryan are overblown
- Falcons have John Harbaugh on their head coach radar
Jan. 13
- Cunningham: Why Matt Ryan could be a good Falcons football boss despite inexperience
- Five quick takes from Falcons president Matt Ryan’s news conference
- Matt Ryan supportive of Michael Penix Jr., determined to change Falcons’ culture
- What does the new Falcons front-office structure look like?
- Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 years; is he another Falcons target?
Jan. 12
Jan. 11
- What we know about four head coaching candidates interviewed by Falcons
- Falcons’ Matt Ryan on the playoffs: ‘It’s been too long’
Jan. 10
- Matt is back: Falcons turn to Matt Ryan as president of football
- Sugiura: Why the hiring of Matt Ryan is a turning point for Arthur Blank’s Falcons
- Former Falcons coaches, players: Ryan’s hiring a slam dunk
Jan. 9
- Here’s a possible timeline for Falcons hiring their new executives
- Falcons seem interested in keeping defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
- What separates Falcons’ openings from other teams? Arthur Blank explains
Jan. 8
- Cunningham: New Falcons brass should convince Arthur Blank that Michael Penix Jr. isn’t yet ‘franchise’ QB
- Sugiura: Arthur Blank’s mission should be to make John Harbaugh the next Falcons coach
- Vote: Who should the Falcons hire as their next head coach?
- Arthur Blank talks Matt Ryan’s candidacy to be Falcons’ lead football executive
- Consulting firm did not like health, structure of Falcons football operation
- John Harbaugh, franchise QB and more: Five takes from Falcons owner Arthur Blank
Jan. 7
Jan. 6
- Cunningham: Falcons have best open head coach job to offer John Harbaugh
- Sugiura: In Falcons’ coaching search, Packers’ Matt LaFleur makes a lot of sense5 things to know about the Falcons’ coaching search Tuesday
- 5 offseason issues facing the Falcons’ new president, GM and coach
Jan. 5
- Cunningham: Failed QB plan costs Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot
- Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot hold final team meeting with Falcons
- Rich McKay no longer involved with Falcons; Greg Beadles promoted to CEO
- Falcons to hire new president of football operations
- ‘We have fallen short’: Falcons owner Arthur Blank sends letter to team’s fans
- What should Falcons seek in next head coach?
- NFL tracker: Falcons will have competition in filling coaching vacancy
- Here are 10 potential general manager candidates for the Falcons’ open position
- What they’re saying about the Falcons’ coaching and GM moves
Jan. 4
- Starting over: Falcons move on from coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot
- Sugiura: Changing coach and GM only start of what Falcons franchise needs
- Sugiura: Falcons’ playoff-worthy roster wasn’t enough reason to keep GM Terry Fontenot
- Here are 10 potential coaching candidates for the Falcons’ open position
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