Summary
The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. These decisions come after the team finished their season with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. The team is preparing for a complete restructuring ahead of the next season.
Key Facts
- The Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 19-17 before announcing the firings.
- Raheem Morris served as head coach for two seasons but did not lead the team to the playoffs.
- Terry Fontenot became the Falcons' general manager in 2021 and was fined for violating NFL rules in 2024.
- The Falcons have not reached the playoffs in seven years and haven't won their division in eight years.
- Young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a severe knee injury in Week 11, affecting the team's performance.
- Morris had previously been part of Super Bowl-winning staff with other teams but could not replicate this success with the Falcons.
- The Falcons have the No. 13 pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft after a trade with the Rams.
