2026 Atlanta Falcons season
The 2026 season will be the Atlanta Falcons' 61st in the National Football League, their tenth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and their first under the leadership of general manager Ian Cunningham and head coach Kevin Stefanski. They will seek to improve on their 8–9 record from the previous two seasons, make the playoffs after an eight-year absence, and end their nine-year NFC South title drought. The Falcons will also be unveiling new uniforms in April 2026, after six seasons with their current set. This is Stefanski's second head coaching job; he was previously the head coach of the Browns from 2020 to 2025.
Offseason
Staff changes
Following the end of the 2025 season, the Falcons fired general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris.On January 10, the Falcons hired their former longtime quarterback, Matt Ryan, as president of football.
On January 17, the team announced Kevin Stefanski their new head coach.
Ian Cunningham was named general manager on January 29, 2026.
Draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
| 2 | TBD | ||||
| 3 | TBD | ||||
| 4 | TBD | ||||
| 5 | TBD | ||||
| 6 | TBD | ||||
| 7 | TBD |
Notes
- Exact numbers of the selections from rounds 4–7 will be determined when compensatory selections are awarded at the NFL's annual spring owners' meetings.