Overview
- Atlanta announced it completed its interview with former quarterback Matt Ryan for the new president of football position, and multiple reports describe him as a leading candidate though no decision has been made.
- The Falcons also interviewed Lions executive Mike Disner, Panthers executive Brandt Tilis, 49ers executive Josh Williams and Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for the role.
- Blank defined the position as the top football authority responsible for everything on the field, with the head coach and general manager reporting to that leader, who reports to ownership.
- Blank said a Sportsology assessment found unclear vision and accountability in the football operation, which drove the changes and the creation of the new leadership post.
- Blank reaffirmed Michael Penix Jr. as the franchise quarterback, left Kirk Cousins’ future uncertain, and said he will recommend the next coach retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.