Falcons Drop Bombshell: Morris and Fontenot Gone; New Era Awaits
In a shocking move, the Atlanta Falcons have fired Head Coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot, sending shockwaves through the team's front office. The decision to part ways with both comes just days after the Falcons secured a season-ending victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Morris, 49, had been at the helm of the Falcons for two seasons, posting a 16-18 overall record and an 8-9 mark in each of those campaigns. Despite this, the team failed to capitalize on opportunities, missing out on the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Morris' departure marks the end of a tumultuous tenure that saw the team struggle to find its footing.
Fontenot, 45, had been in charge of the Falcons since January 2021 and was criticized for his handling of the team's quarterback situation. He faced an NFL investigation into the signing of Kirk Cousins last offseason and was fined $50,000 for violating anti-tampering policies.
The sudden change comes as the team looks to reset and rebuild ahead of next season. With a No. 13 pick in the upcoming draft, the Falcons will be looking to bolster their roster with some fresh talent. It's unclear who will take over as head coach, but one thing is certain: it won't be Morris.
The Falcons' ownership has made it clear that they're committed to finding success on the field, and this move is seen as a step in the right direction. With a new era underway, fans are eagerly awaiting news of who will lead the team into the 2026 season.
In a shocking move, the Atlanta Falcons have fired Head Coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot, sending shockwaves through the team's front office. The decision to part ways with both comes just days after the Falcons secured a season-ending victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Morris, 49, had been at the helm of the Falcons for two seasons, posting a 16-18 overall record and an 8-9 mark in each of those campaigns. Despite this, the team failed to capitalize on opportunities, missing out on the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Morris' departure marks the end of a tumultuous tenure that saw the team struggle to find its footing.
Fontenot, 45, had been in charge of the Falcons since January 2021 and was criticized for his handling of the team's quarterback situation. He faced an NFL investigation into the signing of Kirk Cousins last offseason and was fined $50,000 for violating anti-tampering policies.
The sudden change comes as the team looks to reset and rebuild ahead of next season. With a No. 13 pick in the upcoming draft, the Falcons will be looking to bolster their roster with some fresh talent. It's unclear who will take over as head coach, but one thing is certain: it won't be Morris.
The Falcons' ownership has made it clear that they're committed to finding success on the field, and this move is seen as a step in the right direction. With a new era underway, fans are eagerly awaiting news of who will lead the team into the 2026 season.
. Two seasons with Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot at the helm just didn't seem to be working out. I mean, 16-18 record is not too shabby, but they gotta capitalize on those wins you know? Missing playoffs for the seventh straight year is a big bummer 
. And that whole Kirk Cousins signing drama was a mess 
. Hopefully this new era brings in some fresh blood and they can get it together 
. That 13th pick in the draft is gonna be key to turning things around, so fingers crossed 
. Maybe they can find someone who's gonna lead 'em to the top 
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ugh just can't even believe what's goin down with the falcons rn... morris and fontenot gone?!?! it's like they're throwin away all that potential they had and just startin over from scratch 
. Fontenot just didn't seem to be getting the job done, you know? I think this change of pace will actually help 'em rebuild and get back on track 
. And with that draft pick coming up, they gotta go all out for a quarterback or something... that's like, game-changer 
️. Who do you guys think they should go after?
(when the team's expectations aren't met)
. But I got faith in our ownership, they wanna win a Super Bowl, so they'll find someone who can help us get there 
fontenot wasn't doing much better so i guess this is for the best...or so they hope lol can't wait to see who they pick up in the draft maybe someone with some real chemistry 
Still, it's gonna be tough to find anyone who wants to take over with this team's history...
! hopefully they'll get some fresh blood in there and actually make a push for the playoffs next season 
can't believe they fired morris & fontenot so soon i'm kinda relieved tbh we needed a change around here hope the new coach comes in and fixes things up we need to get back to the playoffs ASAP! 
. Morris and Fontenot were like a couple of dysfunctional cousins - always arguing and never quite getting it together. And don't even get me started on the QB situation...Kirk Cousins is still alive? 
. I'm not sure what's more surprising, the fact they're out or that they lasted this long without tanking completely 
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. And let's be real, fans have been dying (or at least, sleeping) for years now. It'll be interesting to see who takes over as head coach - hopefully someone who knows what they're doing 
and see what kind of magic happens. but it's also scary, because you never really know how it's gonna play out... will the team be able to find that next big thing? only time will tell 
the Falcons are starting fresh 
it's gonna be a wild ride 
new era indeed 
