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Falcons Add Final Piece to New Leadership Team by Hiring Ian Cunningham as General Manager

On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons completed second interviews with Ian Cunningham and James Liipfert, with Cunningham becoming the first candidate to receive a second interview in the GM search.
After an 8-9 season, Atlanta fired general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris, seeking a GM to report to Matt Ryan, president of football, and work alongside head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Cunningham brings years of Bears front-office experience and prior Eagles scouting work, while Liipfert spent eight seasons with the Texans including 2025 as assistant general manager and began in Baltimore.
The Falcons have interviewed four additional candidates—Andy Weidl, Josh Williams, Mike Bradway and Joe Douglas—broadening the competitive field; Josh Williams was also considered for president of football.
Replacing Terry Fontenot, general manager 2021-25, positions the Atlanta Falcons front office for potential roster shifts after an 8-9 season, with James Liipfert bringing recent 2025 Texans experience.

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