It’s official! We have named Terry Fontenot our next general manager. https://t.co/HKRAGlaOJE
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 19, 2021
This move was expected, but that doesn’t lessen its impact. The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that Terry Fontenot will be their next general manager, ending his 17-year run with the New Orleans Saints front office. Fontenot climbed the ladder in New Orleans and most recently served as vice president of player personnel, as well as assistant general manager to Mickey Loomis. He’ll be replacing longtime Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff.
He predominately worked on the pro scouting side of the show, evaluating veteran free agents and players around the league that might interest the Saints.