"A hire for the football ops role will take place before the other positions are filled. Matt Ryan remains the favorite in that capacity, but other options are (as required) being explored as well. Interviews will take place beginning today. Ian Cunningham ( Bears) has received an interview request. The same is also true of Josh Williams ( 49ers), while Brandt Tilis ( Panthers) will speak with Atlanta about the gig."
"Disner began working in the NFL with the Cardinals in 2013. His six-year run in Arizona was followed by a move to Detroit. Disner has been with the Lions since 2019, previously serving as the team's senior vice president of football and business operations. Since 2022, he has worked in his current capacity. Disner was connected to the Panthers' GM opening in 2024 but withdrew from consideration."
"As for Atlanta's head coaching search, another interview request has been filed. According to Breer, the Falcons are among the teams looking to speak with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. An interview cannot take place until next week in his case, but Saleh figures to be busy fielding interest from a number of teams. He has already received an interview request from the Cardinals, and more are expected over the coming days."
The Falcons currently have vacancies at head coach and general manager and will soon appoint a president of football operations. The president hire will occur before the coach and GM are filled. Interviews begin immediately with Ian Cunningham (Bears), Josh Williams (49ers), Brandt Tilis (Panthers), and Lions COO Mike Disner among the five candidates. All five interviews will be completed by the end of Friday and a hire is expected shortly thereafter. Disner has NFL experience since 2013 and has served as Lions COO since 2022. Interest in 49ers DC Robert Saleh is also expected in the head coaching search.
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