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Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

January 5, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot following another disappointing season, finishing with an 8-9 record for the second consecutive year. Despite initial hopes for a playoff appearance, the team's eighth straight losing season led to the decision for new leadership.

Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

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Raheem Morris was fired after two seasons as head coach.
The Falcons finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record.
This marks the Falcons' eighth consecutive losing season.
Morris had a record of 16-18 during his tenure.
The Falcons are the third team to fire their head coach in the 2025 NFL season.

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Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

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