Falcons’ Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot both fired after consecutive 8-9 seasons

Raheem Morris’ stint with the Atlanta Falcons came to an end on Monday after he was fired as coach.

Morris recently addressed his future in Atlanta, saying he has not spoken yet to owner Arthur Blank. Well, now, the team has made a decision, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Sources: Raheem Morris is out as the Falcons head coach. pic.twitter.com/TQEaaQ79oQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026

A few moments later, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed that Terry Fontenot was also sacked as general manager.

The #Falcons are firing GM Terry Fontenot, triggering big-time changes after a challenging season in Atlanta, per The Insiders.

First Raheem Morris, now Fontenot. pic.twitter.com/u3O9G7hqq7

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2026

There were already whispers about Morris getting fired after the season, as he has failed to meet expectations in his two-year stay with the Falcons. He was often criticized for his decisions on the field and reportedly could not connect with some of the players.

The Falcons finished the campaign with a four-game winning streak, but it was not enough to help Morris and Fontenot keep their job, as the front office is looking ahead to a major overhaul.

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