Falcons Part Ways With VP Ryan Pace as Front-Office Reset Continues
The move signals consolidation of personnel decisions under president of football Matt Ryan with Ian Cunningham directing the front office.
Overview
- NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported Saturday that Atlanta has parted ways with vice president of football operations/player personnel Ryan Pace.
- Pace joined the Falcons in 2022 after serving as the Bears’ general manager from 2015 to 2021 and rose to a senior personnel role in Atlanta.
- Reports say it is not clear whether Pace resigned or was dismissed, though Pelissero noted he was well regarded and could pursue opportunities elsewhere.
- The departure follows last month’s firing of general manager Terry Fontenot and the recent hiring of Ian Cunningham to serve under Matt Ryan’s new leadership structure.
- Cunningham is expected to make additional staffing moves and shape Atlanta’s draft and free-agency plans in the weeks ahead, according to the reports.