Atlanta Falcons Hire Jeff Scott as Assistant General Manager

Scott joins the Falcons after five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:09pm

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The Atlanta Falcons have hired Jeff Scott as their new assistant general manager. Scott joins the Falcons after spending the last five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he held various roles including senior pro scout, director of football operations, and vice president of football operations. During his time with the Eagles, the team reached the playoffs in each season, including two Super Bowl appearances and a championship title in 2024.

Why it matters

The hiring of Jeff Scott as the Falcons' assistant general manager is part of a broader offseason personnel overhaul for the team, which also includes the hiring of general manager Ian Cunningham and head coach Kevin Stefanski. Scott's experience in player personnel and football operations with the successful Eagles organization is expected to help the Falcons build a roster that can consistently compete for championships.

The details

Scott earned his first NFL job in 2012 as a salary cap intern with Washington, before transitioning to scouting roles. He joined the Eagles in 2021 as a senior pro scout, and was later promoted to director of football operations and then vice president of football operations. During his time in Philadelphia, the team compiled a 59-21 regular season record, the second-best in the NFL over that span.

  • Scott joined the Eagles organization in 2021.
  • He was promoted to director of football operations in 2022.
  • Scott was named vice president of football operations in 2024.

The players

Jeff Scott

The new assistant general manager for the Atlanta Falcons, who previously spent five seasons in various roles with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ian Cunningham

The general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, who also previously worked with the Eagles organization.

Kevin Stefanski

The new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, who granted permission for Scott to take the assistant GM role with the Falcons.

Jalen Hurts

The quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles during Scott's tenure.

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What they’re saying

“First and foremost, this is a relationship business. I want to thank Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles for granting permission to allow Jeff the opportunity to take on this role and advance his career. We are thrilled to have Jeff become a member of our team.”

— Ian Cunningham, General Manager, Atlanta Falcons

“While Jeff and I worked together in Philadelphia for a short period of time, I quickly realized he is a man of integrity, he has a high degree of attention to detail and discipline, while always treating everyone with respect. His values align with ours, as does his mission to help build a team that consistently competes for championships.”

— Ian Cunningham, General Manager, Atlanta Falcons

What’s next

The Falcons will look to leverage Scott's experience and expertise in player personnel and football operations as they continue to build a roster capable of competing for championships under the new leadership of Cunningham and Stefanski.

The takeaway

The hiring of Jeff Scott as the Falcons' assistant general manager is part of a broader organizational shift aimed at establishing a winning culture and sustained success in Atlanta. Scott's track record of success with the Eagles, combined with the new leadership of Cunningham and Stefanski, suggests the Falcons are poised to become a perennial contender in the NFC.