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Falcons VP Ryan Pace Exits; Cunningham to Lead Rebuild

2/8/2026

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Ryan Pace, the Falcons' vice president of football operations and player personnel, parted ways after the 2025 season.
Pace joined in 2022 and was linked to former general manager Terry Fontenot, who was fired last month.
Matt Ryan announced Ian Cunningham will lead the team's strategy for the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency.
Cunningham, with a scouting background, faces rebuilding without a first-round pick in the 2026 draft.

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Story summary

Ryan Pace, the Falcons' vice president of football operations and player personnel, parted ways after the 2025 season.
Pace joined in 2022 and was linked to former general manager Terry Fontenot, who was fired last month.
Matt Ryan announced Ian Cunningham will lead the team's strategy for the upcoming NFL Draft and free agency.
Cunningham, with a scouting background, faces rebuilding without a first-round pick in the 2026 draft.