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Falcons Name Matt Ryan President of Football With Final Say on Team Decisions

The franchise icon leaves CBS to direct football strategy, including hiring a new general manager and head coach.

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) on the sideline before being inducted in the team’s ring of honor at halftime of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons team owner Arthur Blank on the field during the game against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ryan will report to owner Arthur Blank, and the new head coach and general manager will report to Ryan, who holds ultimate authority over football decisions.
  • The position was created in a leadership overhaul after an 8-9 season and the firings of head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.
  • Atlanta interviewed five candidates for the role this week—Mike Disner, Brandt Tilis, Josh Williams, Ian Cunningham and Ryan—before making the hire.
  • Blank described the restructuring as a performance-driven reset aimed at accountability and sustained competitiveness after years without a playoff appearance.
  • Business operations remain under team president and CEO Greg Beadles, with Sportsology and ZRG Partners assisting the general manager and coaching searches.