Falcons Fire Coach Morris, GM Fontenot After 8-9 Finish

The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, hours after securing a 19-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints to close out their second consecutive 8-9 season. The moves mark the eighth straight losing campaign for the franchise and end any hopes of a postseason return since 2017.

Owner Arthur Blank announced the decisions in a statement, expressing reluctance but emphasizing the need for change. "I have great personal affinity for both Raheem and Terry and appreciate their hard work and dedication to the Falcons, but I believe we need new leadership in these roles moving forward," Blank said. "The decision to move away from people who represent the organization so well and have a shared commitment to the values that are important to the organization is not an easy one, but the results on the field have not met our expectations or those of our fans and leadership. I wish Raheem and Terry the absolute best in their future pursuits."

Morris, hired ahead of the 2024 season, compiled a 16-18 record over two full years with the team, following a stint as interim coach in 2020 when he went 4-7. The Falcons entered 2025 with...