NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Falcons have requested an interview with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their GM vacancy. Cunningham has received interviews in each of the last few hiring cycles and was a finalist for the Jaguars’ GM job last offseason. Cunningham started his career as an executive with the Ravens as a personnel assistant from 2008-2012 before … [Read more...] about Falcons Request GM Interview With Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham
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Falcons Restructured QB Kirk Cousins’ Contract, Making Him Likely June 1 Cut
According to Field Yates, the Falcons and QB Kirk Cousins have agreed to modify his contract in a way that makes it likely he will be released with a June 1 designation. Cousins agreed to reduce his 2026 base salary from $35 million to $2.1 million. In return, there is a vesting guarantee of $67.9 million for the 2027 season due on March 13. By reducing Cousins’ base salary, … [Read more...] about Falcons Restructured QB Kirk Cousins’ Contract, Making Him Likely June 1 Cut
Falcons Request GM Interview With 49ers Exec Josh Williams
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Falcons have requested an interview with 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams. Williams has a GM interview scheduled with the Dolphins and was a finalist for the Jaguars job last offseason. Here’s an updated list of the current candidates for the Falcons’ GM vacancy: Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham … [Read more...] about Falcons Request GM Interview With 49ers Exec Josh Williams
Falcons Request Interview With Lions COO Mike Disner
According to Albert Breer, the Falcons have requested an interview with Lions COO Mike Disner for their newly created president of football operations role. This person will spearhead Atlanta’s front office with the head coach and a general manager reporting to him. Former Falcons QB Matt Ryan is believed to be the favorite for the role but Atlanta still needs to conduct a … [Read more...] about Falcons Request Interview With Lions COO Mike Disner
Giants ‘All In’ On Pursuing John Harbaugh, Falcons Also Have Interest
According to Connor Hughes, the Giants are “all in” on pursuing former Ravens HC John Harbaugh. Hughes adds the Giants will have competition from plenty of teams that view Harbaugh as the clear top coach available, and that he’s heard the Falcons are increasingly interested. The Giants have been heavily connected to Harbaugh since he became available Tuesday, and were even … [Read more...] about Giants ‘All In’ On Pursuing John Harbaugh, Falcons Also Have Interest