After hiring their coach and some of their assistant coaches, the Atlanta Falcons’ search for a general manager is moving forward.

Matt Ryan is the new Falcons president of football operations, leading searches for a head coach and general manager. The franchise is prioritizing candidates who demonstrate emotional stability, leadership respect, and the ability to build great staffs.

The Atlanta Falcons welcomed former quarterback Matt Ryan back into the fold on Tuesday, and he had the moment to reflect on his rookie season in Atlanta.

When the Falcons named former quarterback Matt Ryan the president of football, they joined a recent trend of hiring former players to take on various front office roles.

The Atlanta Falcons have hired veteran offensive line coach Bill Callahan, making one of the NFL’s most-experienced coaches the first offensive assistant hired to new coach Kevin Stefanski’s staff