Thomas Dimitroff
This photo provided by the New Orleans Saints shows Terry Fontenot during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston in 2016. The Atlanta Falcons have named Terry Fontenot the team's general manager. The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes Atlanta's first Black general manager after spending 18 seasons with division rival New Orleans. (Michael C. Hebert/New Orleans Saints via AP)
Falcons clear cap space by releasing veterans Allen, Bailey

Feb. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EST

In a photo provided by the Detroit Lions, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes walks around in the indoor practice field at the NFL football team's facility Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions hire GM Brad Holmes after he wasn't on original list

By Larry Lage Jan. 19, 2021 07:57 PM EST

Terry Fontenot, left, and New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis watch Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Ala., in this Jan. 20, 2015, photo. The Atlanta Falcons have named Terry Fontenot the team’s general manager. The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes Atlanta’s first Black general manager after spending 16 seasons with division rival New Orleans. (Evan Woodbery/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Falcons name Saints' Terry Fontenot as general manager

By Charles Odum Jan. 19, 2021 08:40 AM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn., in this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, for their head coaching vacancy. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach

By Charles Odum Jan. 15, 2021 05:09 PM EST

Lions agree to deal with Rams executive Brad Holmes as GM

By Larry Lage Jan. 14, 2021 01:13 PM EST
The Detroit Lions desperately need to figure out how to draft better players and they're leaning on Brad Holmes to lead the way, drawing on his expertise with...

Lions complete second GM interview with Holmes

Jan. 13, 2021 08:38 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions completed a second interview with Brad Holmes for their general manager vacancy. Holmes is a...

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, left, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady watch from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Charlotte, N.C., in this, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams seeking to fill head coaching vacancies. A person familiar with the situation says the Chargers, Falcons and Texans have all asked for and received permission from the Panthers to interview Brady for their head coaching jobs. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Falcons interview Hackett, Brady for head coaching job

Jan. 07, 2021 10:55 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) congratulates Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) after an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position

Jan. 06, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, hugs head coach Raheem Morris before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM search

Jan. 05, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

By Charles Odum Jan. 04, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27

By Fred Goodall Jan. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Red-hot Buccaneers not looking past Falcons to playoffs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 31, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell breaks up an incomplete pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Koo's miss adds to Falcons' long list of ways to lose games

By George Henry Dec. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, and President and CEO Rich McKay confer on the sideline before the team plays the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Morris says his interview for Falcons job already under way

By Charles Odum Dec. 23, 2020 03:44 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan greet each other after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Perplexing Falcons reach 10 losses with another blown lead

By Charles Odum Dec. 21, 2020 03:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, speaks with Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Atlanta. Atlanta coach Dan Quinn has been fired after the Falcons dropped to 0-5 for the first time since 1997. The move came just hours after the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-16, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The team also fired longtime general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who had been with the team since 2008. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Atlanta Falcons interview former Texans GM Rick Smith

Dec. 18, 2020 08:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jaguars fired Caldwell on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, after the team’s 10th consecutive loss. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. (84) is stopped by Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson, left, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns survive late scare, hold on to beat Jaguars 27-25

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2020 04:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta. Ryan’s durability since he was drafted in 2008 has been a constant for the Falcons, who play at New Orleans on Sunday. He has missed only three games in 13 seasons. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons' Ryan 'very proud' of durability during 13 seasons

By Charles Odum Nov. 19, 2020 04:35 PM EST