Overview
- Atlanta completed interviews with Lions COO Mike Disner, Panthers executive Brandt Tilis, and 49ers executive Josh Williams, with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham interviewing Friday.
- Blank confirmed former quarterback Matt Ryan will interview for the role, which will be filled before hiring a general manager and head coach, and multiple reports describe Ryan as a leading candidate.
- Blank detailed the reworked structure after firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot, installing Greg Beadles as CEO and reassigning Rich McKay within AMB Sports and Entertainment.
- The coaching search is underway, including a request to interview 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, and Blank said he would like to meet with John Harbaugh if Harbaugh is interested.
- Blank reaffirmed Michael Penix Jr. as the franchise quarterback during his ACL rehab, noted Kirk Cousins’ future is unresolved, and recommended DC Jeff Ulbrich for retention to the next coach.