Falcons fire Raheem Morris: Atlanta moves on after missing playoffs, still faces big quarterback question

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris on Sunday following the team's victory over the Saints, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The ousting marks an unceremonious end to his two-year run in his second tenure leading the franchise. The team also parted ways with GM Terry Fontenot, effectively cleaning house for the 2026 season. Morris, who also served as Atlanta's interim coach in 2020, posted consecutive 8-9 records in his latest stint with the Falcons. He owns a 37-56 record as a head coach, including his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2024, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract, only to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr....