The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham as their new general manager, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Ian Cunningham has been a highly sought-after executive in recent hiring cycles, serving as the right-hand man to Bears GM Ryan Poles since 2022. His arrival in Atlanta marks his first opportunity as a primary general manager in the NFL. Before his time in Chicago, Cunningham spent five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he held the role of director of player personnel and was part of the staff that secured a victory in Super Bowl LII.
Cunningham's career began with the Baltimore Ravens, where he spent nine years learning under the legendary Ozzie Newsome. He is widely regarded across the league for his talent evaluation skills and front-office leadership. In Atlanta, he will be responsible for overseeing roster construction and personnel moves for a franchise looking to establish long-term stability.
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