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Falcons release statement on firing of Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot

The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot following a disappointing season, despite finishing with a four-game winning streak. Morris ends his tenure with a 16-18 record over two seasons, while Fontenot has not led the team to the playoffs in five years, prompting owner Arthur Blank to make significant changes.

Falcons release statement on firing of Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot

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Key Highlights

  • Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot after the season finale.
  • Morris finished with a 16-18 record, including back-to-back 8-9 seasons.
  • Fontenot's tenure saw the team miss the playoffs in all five years.
  • The team ended the season with a four-game winning streak, but it was not enough to save their jobs.
  • Morris was chosen over several successful coaching candidates when hired before the 2024 season.
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Sources

  1. Falcons fire Raheem Morris after choosing him over multiple successful coaches
  2. Falcons release statement on firing of Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot
  3. Breaking: Atlanta Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris and GM Fontenot
  4. Despite beating Saints, Falcons clean house by firing coach and GM
  5. Falcons fire Morris, Fontenot despite hot finish

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