This story was updated on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 7:28 p.m.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Thursday that former quarterback Matt Ryan will be one of the candidates interviewed for the franchise’s newly created position of president of football.
Blank said the interviews would begin Thursday. The president of football will be involved in selecting a new coach and general manager. The Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday, hours after the completion of an 8-9 season.
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