The Falcons have hired Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham as the franchise’s new GM according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Breer reported Thursday that Cunningham was the favorite throughout the process and the deal is contingent on the contract being worked out.
Atlanta’s move caps a sweeping offseason of change with new coach Kevin Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan. The Falcons parted with coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot following an 8-9 season and missed the playoffs for the eighth year in a row.
