The Falcons have requested interviews with six GM candidates as president Matt Ryan looks to rebuild the team's personnel department.

The Falcons won the final game of the regular season to reach a three-way tie in record at the top of the NFC South. But Atlanta’s win sent Carolina to the playoffs, while the Falcons officially finished third in the division and fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.

The Atlanta Falcons' defense saw drastic improvement under Ulbrich last season, and that wasn't lost on anyone

Mayfield hasn't forgotten how the Browns treated him, and he still seems sore about it.

The San Francisco 49ers were denied when trying to interview a defensive assistant from the Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed coaching spot.

Former Tennessee and current Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce, Jr. has had quite the rookie season in the NFL. And it appears his efforts didn't go unnoticed this year. Pearce, Jr. was named as an AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award finalist by the league on Thursday.

Running back Bijan Robinson is one of the five finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. He is a finalist along with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.