Falcons' New Leadership Faces Draft with Limited Picks

Falcons' new president, GM, and coach have just 5 selections in upcoming NFL Draft.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:37pm

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The Atlanta Falcons' new leadership team of president Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham, and head coach Kevin Stefanski will have limited draft capital to work with as they look to rebuild the team, with only 5 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Why it matters

The Falcons have struggled in recent seasons and are undergoing a significant organizational overhaul. With few draft picks, the new leadership will face challenges in quickly restocking the roster with top talent to turn the team around.

The details

The Falcons' new leadership trio of Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningham, and Kevin Stefanski will have just 5 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft as they look to reshape the roster. This limited draft capital will force the team to be strategic in their picks and potentially explore trade options to acquire more picks.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26, 2026.

The players

Matt Ryan

The former Falcons quarterback is now the team's president of football operations, leading the organization's football decision-making.

Ian Cunningham

The new general manager of the Falcons, responsible for overseeing the team's roster construction and personnel decisions.

Kevin Stefanski

The Falcons' new head coach, tasked with leading the team on the field and implementing a new vision for the franchise.

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What they’re saying

“We know we have a lot of work to do to get this team back on track, but we're excited about the challenge and confident in the plan we've put together.”

— Matt Ryan, President of Football Operations

What’s next

The Falcons will look to maximize their limited draft capital through strategic trades and selections, with the goal of rebuilding the roster and returning the team to contention in the NFC South.

The takeaway

The Falcons' new leadership team faces a significant rebuilding challenge with limited draft resources, underscoring the importance of smart decision-making and creative roster-building strategies to turn the franchise around.