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30 Jan 2026, 02:35 GMT+10
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The Atlanta Falcons completed a second interview with Ian Cunningham for their general manager position, the team announced on Thursday.Cunningham, 40, has spent the past four seasons (2022-25) with the Chicago Bears as assistant general manager. Before that, he spent five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, holding various roles such as director of college scouting, assistant director of player personnel and director of player personnel.He began his NFL front office career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2008 as a player personnel assistant. After five seasons in that role, he worked in the Ravens' scouting department from 2013-16.
The Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot after an 8-9 season in 2025. Kevin Stefanski was named the new head coach on Jan. 17.
Cunningham is the first GM candidate to receive a second interview in Atlanta.
The Falcons have also interviewed Houston Texans assistant GM James Liipfert, Pittsburgh Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl, San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, Kansas City Chiefs assistant GM Mike Bradway and Eagles senior personnel director Joe Douglas.--Field Level Media
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