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Falcons Hire Assistant General Manager Jeff Scott From Eagles to Join Revamped Front Office
Jeff Scott brings 15 years of NFL front-office experience and joins Ian Cunningham’s revamped staff after five seasons in Philadelphia.
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Falcons hired Philadelphia Eagles executive Jeff Scott as assistant general manager, bringing him into the team's revamped front office.
- Scott reunites with Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham, whom he worked alongside at the Eagles in 2021 before Cunningham's move to Atlanta.
- Over 15 years, Scott built experience across roles in scouting and football operations, spending nine years with the Washington Commanders before joining Philadelphia in 2021.
- Losing Scott represents a significant blow to the Eagles, forcing general manager Howie Roseman to replace a trusted lieutenant ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The Falcons also signed cornerback Darnay Holmes and re-signed outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone on Wednesday, continuing their aggressive roster overhaul this offseason.
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The Falcons’ hierarchy has generated interest this offseason, after ownership cleaned house. The team added Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham to right the ship, with the NFL viewing Ryan’s role as enough to deny the Bears two third-round picks for losing a minority exec (Cunningham) to a GM role. Chicago promoted from within (Jeff King) to fill Cunningham’s assistant general manager post, while KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the Falcons are expected to…
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