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The Falcons officially hired Ian Cunningham as their next general manager. Meanwhile, the 2026 NFL Draft season has officially kicked off with the Senior Bowl. Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman to discuss the latest updates and the biggest takeaways and Falcons targets from the Senior Bowl. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
The East-West Shrine Bowl festivities have ended, and there are a handful of prospects that boosted their stock and caught the attention of analysts. The team is going to have to be calculated with their minimal draft assets this coming spring, and Shrine is a great place to do some bargain shopping. Here are four […]
The final head coaching vacancy in the AFC North was filled on Wednesday with the Cleveland Browns announcing the hire of former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach. Monken was the third head coaching hire in the division this offseason, replacing Kevin Stefanski (now the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons) […]
Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ MustipherAtlanta Falcons: Arnold EbiketieBaltimore Ravens: Amani Oruwariye, Jordan StoutBuffalo Bills: DaQuan Jones, Connor McGovernCarolina Panthers: Nick ScottChicago Bears: Ryan Bates, Jaquan BriskerCincinnati Bengals: Mike Gesicki, Mitchell TinsleyDallas Cowboys: Miles SandersGreen Bay Packers: Micah Parsons, Rasheed WalkerHouston Texans: […]
It sounds like the Atlanta Falcons are getting closer to hiring a new general manager. And Ian Cunningham remains in the running for the position: Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham will do a second, in-person interview for the Atlanta Falcons general manager job this week, per source. Cunningham also was a finalist for Atlanta’s president of football job that went to Matt Ryan. pic.twitter.com/a671mFFY2r — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 27, 2026 ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ...
Falcons News Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed strong support for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during his introductory press conference on Tuesday. The comments came as the organization navigates major questions at the position heading into 2026. “Michael is someone I am very excited about,” Stefanski told reporters at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “His rehab is […]
Ian, it’s not too late. I understand why at first interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons job seemed appealing. The Falcons are a team without a first-round pick, with questions at quarterback, and without the cap flexibility to fix everything without some patience and actual skill. Heck, Ryan Pace was even involved in making the mess. […]
It’s probably been a while since you’ve heard the name Bob Quinn, but the former Detroit Lions general manager is back in the news. After the Lions parted ways with Quinn in the middle of the 2020 season, he eventually joined the Cleveland Browns as a senior consultant. The next year, he was promoted to […]
It’s certainly not the outcome the Rams wanted against the Seahawks in the NFC Championship, but here we are regardless. The offseason has begun in Los Angeles, and with two picks in the first round, at least it’s something for Rams fans to get excited about. The Rams hold the Atlanta Falcons’ 2026 first-round pick […]
The 2025 NFL season wasn’t kind to the Atlanta Falcons, who missed the playoffs for the eighth-straight year, saw their starting quarterback tear his ACL, and wound up firing their head coach and general manager. It’s been tumultuous, to say the least. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, as the Falcons […]
With five of the head coach vacancies already being filled – Kevin Stefanski to the Atlanta Falcons, John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, Jeff Hafley to the Miami Dolphins, Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans, and Jesse Minter to the Baltimore Ravens – the Cleveland Browns have yet to make their decision for the […]
The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles senior personnel director/advisor to the general manager Joe Douglas for their GM opening, according to a report from NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Douglas re-joined the Eagles in May 2025 after going 32-68 in about 5.5 seasons as the New York Jets’ general manager. He originally […]
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Atlanta Falcons blocked the San Francisco 49ers after requesting an interview with secondary coach Justin Hood. Pelissero wasn’t specific about what job Hood would’ve interviewed for, calling it a “high-ranking staff position.” Hood has been the secondary coach in Atlanta for two seasons. Previously, he worked as a […]
Time to cross off another name on the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator candidate list. Former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is staying in the NFC South to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. Robinson is replacing former Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, who is also an […]
Despite missing the playoffs for the eighth-straight season, the Atlanta Falcons received some welcome news on Thursday. Star running back Bijan Robinson was officially named a finalist for the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award, while defenders James Pearce Jr. and Xavier Watts were both named finalists for the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the […]
The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a new head coach, and whoever takes on the role will also need to add an offensive coordinator to the staff. That is because Tommy Rees, who took over playcalling for the Browns midway through the 2025 season, is reportedly heading to the Atlanta Falcons to join […]
The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski to take the team in a new direction, and his staff is already starting to take shape. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss how Stefanski will change the Falcons, including his staff, scheme, and leadership style. We also discuss the general manager search and […]
Now the Falcons general manager search is really ramping up. On Wednesday, we learned that the Falcons put in for a flurry of interview requests with Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, Texans assistant GM James Liipfert, and 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams. They join Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl, who […]
While Kevin Stefanski has been hired and is busy building his staff, the Falcons general manager search has been a much quieter affair. We’ve all been waiting to see when they’ll interview candidates like Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, who interviewed for the president of football job that was inevitably going to Matt Ryan, […]
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have submitted a general manager interview request for San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, who was a finalist for the Jacksonville and Miami general manager searches. The Falcons recently hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Atlanta also requested Texans assistant general […]
Baker Mayfield says he can’t wait to play Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons twice a year, something he has made clear after taking exception to an article from AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter. Failed might be considered harsh, but it’s an accurate summation of Mayfield’s Browns career. After getting to hand-pick Freddie Kitchens to be his head […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of finding their next head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons. However, they could also be about to lose one of their top executives. Per Mark Kaboly, assistant general manager Andy Weidl will interview for the vacant Atlanta Falcons GM job. “Steelers assistant general manager […]
The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach, and Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz are here to discuss the decision. Is Stefanski the right choice for Atlanta, and what are his strengths and weaknesses? What can we expect from his offense, and the defense under Jeff Ulbrich? Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
The Cleveland Browns head coach search continues with second interviews scheduled for this week. So far, John Harbaugh interviewed with only the New York Giants before taking their job, former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski had numerous interviews before accepting the Atlanta Falcons gig, and Monday night saw the Miami Dolphins (Jeff Hafley) and Tennessee Titans […]
On Monday morning, the Chargers announced that they had completed an interview with former Falcons head coach and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in their continued search to replace the recently fired Greg Roman. The 43-year old Smith called plays for Pittsburgh over the last two seasons under former head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers […]