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Falcons practice squad: 9 players whose contracts are set to expire
All practice squad player contracts officially expire on Monday, meaning anyone who hasn't been signed a reserve/future deal will get an early start on the 2026 NFL free agency period. Nine members of the Falcons' practice squad, including quarterback Kyle Trask and safety Jordan Fuller, have contracts set to expire.
Fourteen seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, an NFL MVP, a place in the team's Ring of Honor and holding every passing record in franchise history just weren't enough for Matt Ryan. Now, the legendary Falcons quarterback has been named the first-ever president of football for the organization.
Atlanta Falcons playters were reportedly 'surprised' and 'upset' at the team's decision to fire second-year head coach Raheem Morris.
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Matt Ryan returns to Atlanta as Falcons' new president of football
The former No. 3 overall pick is now back as a member of the front office to help the team end an eight-year playoff drought, one that began when Ryan was still Atlanta's starting quarterback. Team owner Arthur Blank discussed the role that this new "president of football" role would play last week.
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Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his impressive performance in the teams' season finale. While the game feels like ages go due to the team firing head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday evening, Gonzalez played a pivotal role in the win.
The Atlanta Falcons face a litany of changes this offseason, and not just just the head coach and general manager.
While there have been mixed results with former players being named NFL executives, some believe Matt Ryan can get the job done in his new role as president of football.
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Falcons head coach interview tracker: Every candidate linked to Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons clearly didn't let the euphoria of Sunday's win over the New Orleans Saints cloud their judgement when it came Raheem Morris' fate as head coach. Team owner Arthur Blank made the move to fire Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot shortly after the Falcons recorded their fourth consecutive win to close the season.