Jan 11, 2026
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Track every interview for the Falcons head coach, GM and president introduction
Falcons interview tracker: Every name linked to head coach, GM openings
Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank decided to make big changes after his team missed the playoffs for the eighth straight season.Clean house, firing general manager Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot hours after the team's finale.
The Falcons named Matt Ryan the team's president of football on Saturday, and the former league MVP will help Blank get the right head coach-head coach combination to lead this team back to the postseason.In the end, both positions suit Ryan, so he will work hard to get it right.
Follow the interviews, updates and gossip on the Falcons search for new coaches and GMs with our live tracker below.
Completed Falcons Coach Interviews |As of January 10 (10:25 pm ET)
- Clint Kubiak (Seahawks OC)
- Anthony Weaver (Dolphin DC)
-Aden Durde (Seahawks DC)
Full interview with Falcons Seahawks DC Aden Durde |January 10 (22:25)
The Falcons completed interviews with Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde for the vacant head coaching position Friday night, the team announced.Durde helped lead a dominant Seahawks defense to the No. 1 seed in the NFC.Seattle's versatile scheme has been difficult for opposing offenses to figure out this season and Durde is starting to generate some buzz around the league with eight key openings.coaches are available.
Full Falcons interview with Seahawks OC Clint Kubiak |Jan 10
The Falcons have completed interviews with Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak, the team announced Saturday afternoon.This is the second interview completed since Atlanta hired Matt Ryan as its new president of football.After an impressive 14-3 season with the Seahawks, Kubiak is expected to be a hot name in the 2026 recruiting cycle.Seattle ranked third in points per game last season.The average score is 28.4 points.
Falcons to interview Seahawks DC Aden Durde (report) |January 10
According to a report from NFL Network's Pellisero, the Falcons will also interview Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aden Durde for their head coaching position.Seattle is having an amazing season, and the defense is a big factor.The Falcons will interview two Seahawks coordinators before the deal is finalized.
Full Falcons interview with Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver |January 10
The Falconies named Matt Ryan President of Football on Saturday morning and have already started interviewing their head coach.The team interviewed Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on Saturday afternoon, the team announced.Prior to his season with the dolphins, Weaver spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive line coach and later an assistant head coach under John Garbo.
Falcons Interview Klint Kubiak, Anthony Weaver Saturday |January 10
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Falcons will interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on Saturday.
Falcons hire Matt Ryan as president of football |January 10
As expected, Ryan was named Atlanta's president of football.The former league MVP interviewed for the role Friday night and was named president Saturday morning.
Full Falcons Interview with Matt Ryan for Football President |January 9 (10 p.m. ET)
The Falcons have completed an interview with Matt Ryan for their president of football position, the team announced Friday night.Ryan spent 14 seasons as the team's starting quarterback (2008-2021) and an additional year with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. The former league MVP has no experience in the front office, but Arthur Blank trusts him because of their 14 years working together.
Falcons OC Zac Robinson to Bucs (for OC job) |9 de xaneiro
According to Tampa at Buccaneers reporter Rick Stroud, the Bucs are expected to interview Zach Robiner for their Offensive Coordinator, just as they did for defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
Interviews completed for Falcons Sports President (as of January 9)
- Matt Ryan (former NFL QB)
-Ians Kaningems (Assistant General Manager, Bears)
- Bernadette Tillis (VP of the Panthers)
- Josh Williams (49ers exec)
- Mike Disner (COO do Lions)
Falcons conduct interviews with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for president of football |Jan.9
The Falcons completed interviews with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham on Friday for their president of football role.The Falcons have completed interviews with Brandt Tillis, Josh Williams and Mike Diener.Former Falcons QB Matt Ryan will interview for the job (if he hasn't already).Arthur Blank said the team will only release completed interviews.
Full Falcons interview with 49ers executive Josh Williams as president of football |January 9
The Eagles have completed negotiations with San Francisco 49ers executive Josh Williams for the role of president of football.Williams played a variety of roles for 13 years with the 49ers and was a finalist for the 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars general manager.
Falcons complete interview with Panthers executive vice president of football Brandt Tillis on Jan. 8
The Falcons have completed their second interview for the president of football position.After speaking with Detroit Lions CEO Mike Disner earlier in the day, the team interviewed Carolina Panthers executive vice president Brent Tilley on Thursday night.Tilley is heavily credited with helping turn around the Panthers, who just won their first division title in 10 years.
Hawks decline Cowboys interview request with Jeff Ulbrich |January 8
The Falcons want to keep defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, team owner Arthur Badon said Thursday.According to a report by ESPN's Todd Archer, Atlanta declined the Cowboys' offer to interview Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator opening.The Falcons are allowed to block any moves for their star coach.
Falcons Lions COO Mike Dishner for president in football Jan. 8
The Falcons have finalized interviews with Detroit Lions chief operating officer Mike Diener for their football position, the team announced Thursday.Diener spent seven seasons with the Lions in various roles, including senior vice president of football operations and business administration.
The rise of defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley | Jan. 8
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons are one of three teams that will request an interview with Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.In his second season with the Packers, Hafley's defense allowed 21.2 points per game.Before taking over in 2024, he coached at Boston College for four seasons (2020-2023).
Panthers EVP Brand Tillis (Talep) |6 Ocak
According to multiple sources, the Falcons are expected to interview Carolina Panthers executive vice president of football Brant Tillis. Tillis was a key figure in the Panthers' recent turnaround, helping the team win its first division title in a decade. However, former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is considered the top candidate for the position.
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (interrogation) |Jan. 6
According to Diana Rossini of The Athletic, the Falcons are one of a handful of teams that have requested an interview with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.The Broncos' defense has been a behemoth this season, and Joseph is a highly touted candidate throughout the NFL.The Titans, Cardinals, Raiders and Giants have all requested interviews with Joseph.
49ers exec to Josh Williams for president of football (request) |6.Jan
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Falcons have sent an interview request to San Francisco 49ers Josh Williams for the "president of football" role.Williams spent 13 years with the 49ers in various roles.He was a finalist for the Jacksonville Jaguars general manager position in 2024.
Matt Ryan interviewed for president of football
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to interview Matt Ryan for the position of president of football operations on Thursday or Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Although Ryan has no front office experience, he has seen a thing or two in his 15 seasons as an NFL quarterback.He spent 14 of those years in Atlanta, passing for 59,735 yards, 367 touchdowns and 170 interceptions.passing while leading the team to 120 wins. Ryan currently works as an analyst for CBS.
Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham (request)
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Falcons have requested an interview with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their GM vacancy.Cunningham has helped the Bears excel in a tough NFC North division.Former Falcons center Drew Dahlman signed with Chicago in free agency and had a Pro Bowl season.
The first Browns of Brown Payski (sign)
The Falcons are expected to meet with the former Browns head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Stefanski was fired by Cleveland on Monday after six seasons and two NFL Coach of the Year awards.A respected offensive recruit, Stefanski could return to the Falcons in 2026. The Browns have struggled the last two seasons, but someone will soon hire Stefanski due to a lack of veteran candidates.
Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Clint Kubiak (Request) |5. January
According to multiple reports, the Falcons have requested an interview with Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak for their head coaching position.Kubiak should be a hot name in the 2026 recruiting cycle after the Seahawks' impressive 14-3 season.Seattle's balanced offensive attack finished third in points per game last season, averaging 28.4 points per game.
Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver ( request )|January 5
The first reported interview request from the Falcons was for Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who previously interviewed with the team in 2024 but did not get the job.Prior to his season with the Dolphins, Weaver spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens as the defensive line coach and assistant head coach under John Harbaugh.
Candoes of Falcons Head Coach: See 5
- John Harbaugh (former Ravens head coach): Harbaugh is probably the most surprising name on this list.The head coach of the Super Bowl champions was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons in the NFL.Harbaugh has a 180-113 resume and is easily the most experienced coach available.While his teams have fallen short in recent seasons, the Ravens have been a consistent contender for nearly two decades under Harbaugh.The former NFL Coach of the Year will have plenty of suits.
- Kevin Stefanski (former Browns head coach): Stefanski is perfect for the job.The two-time NFL Coach of the Year will also be in high demand due to his experience and playing ability.There could be a scenario where the Falcons hire Stefanski and retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbricht.Stefanski posted a 45-56 record in six seasons as Cleveland's head coach.stepped in with the quarterback.Stefanski has experience working with Kirk Cousins, which could help the team while Michael Penix Jr.returned to full health.
- Vance Joseph (Broncos defensive coordinator): The Falcons may also look at Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.The Broncos defense was arguably the best in the NFL this season, finishing with 68 sacks and allowing just 278.2 yards per game.Denver is the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and while coach Sean Payton gets most of the credit, Joseph is the secret to the Broncos' success.Atlanta has already requested an interview.with a defensive master in Denver.
- Klint Kubiak (Seahawks offensive coordinator): Kubiak is this year's top offensive coordinator.Seattle's offense ranks third in scoring (28.4 per game) in 2025, helping the team clinch the top seed in the NFC Championship.The Seahawks traded Geno Smith before signing free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold in the offseason, and the effort paid off.Not only did Darnold play well, but the offense The team's stability has set the defense up for success.It will be interesting to see what Kubiak can do with Penix in Atlanta.
- Mike LaFleur (Rams Offensive Coordinator): The Rams' offense will always be tied to Sean McVay, but Mike LaFleur has done a great job over the past three seasons as the team's offensive coordinator.Los Angeles leads the NFL in rushing, total yards and passing yards this season.Matthew Stafford has taken his game to another level, adding 46 touchdowns to eight interceptions this season.Penix is often compared to Stafford, so that makes sense.LaFleur's brother, Matt, is the head coach of the Green Bay Packers.
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