"The Falcons are hiring Bears executive Ian Cunningham to be their next general manager, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cunningham, 40, has been Chicago's assistant general manager for the last four years. He will replace Terry Fontenot, who was fired after five seasons on the job. Atlanta finished under .500 in every year of Fontenot's tenure, which featured zero playoff berths."
"Falcons owner Arthur Blank fired Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris after the 2025 season with the hopes of quickly reshaping the franchise."
"More to come."
Ian Cunningham, 40, is joining the Atlanta Falcons as general manager after serving as the Chicago Bears' assistant general manager for four years. He will replace Terry Fontenot, who was dismissed after five seasons without a playoff appearance. Atlanta finished below .500 in every season under Fontenot, producing zero playoff berths. Owner Arthur Blank also dismissed head coach Raheem Morris after the 2025 season as part of a move to quickly reshape the franchise. The Falcons expect organizational changes under the new front office leadership.
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