Falcons Poach Eagles Execs for NFL Turnaround

0:00On April 28th, the Atlanta Falcons just snag Bryce Johnston from the Philadelphia Eagles as their senior vice president of football administration, and senior personnel executive right after the 2026 NFL draft. Johnston was a big deal in Philly for handling salary calf strategy and player contracts, especially since key guy Jake Rosenberg left a couple years. Back Eagles GM Howie Roseman has racked up nearly 100 regular season wins over the last decade, three Super Bowl trips and two rings, but now they're bleeding top front office talent. Meanwhile, Johnston joins Falcons boss Matt Ryan and GME and Cunningham, who's another ex-eagle after four years there. His main gigs, advising them on cap fixes and hunting for franchise quarterback, something Atlanta hasn't had since Ryan bounced post 2021, that Kirk Cousins messed left them with $22.5 million in dead cap this year and $12.5 million next, so Johnston's expertise is clutch. Eagles and ciders are feeling the sting,

1:05with reporters Zach Burman calling it a major loss on X since Philly kind of saw some exits coming post draft, but not this caliber. Falcons fans are hyped, though, as their front office now screams Eagles influence, they've poached Cunningham, assistant GM Jeff Scott, and now. Johnston ditching old regime, my Terry Fontano, after QB flops with Ritter, Cousins, and Penix. On the field, Atlanta's got a solid young offense with Bijan Robinson, first time all pro Kyle Pitts and Drake London, eyeing the NFC South's week, spot after H-Trade playoff misses. They're even shaking up leadership, promoting Greg Beatles to president and CEO over longtime aide Rich McKay. Falcons are betting big on this Eagles blueprint to flip their irrelevance, and if they snag even half of Philly's magic, it could spark real. Contention Down South, NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.