The Atlanta Falcons are moving closer to hiring New Orleans Saints’ assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel Terry Fontenot to be their next general manager.
That’s according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who reported on Thursday that the Falcons are preparing to hire Fontenot away from the longtime rival Saints. Fontenot has emerged as the “favorite” — especially after reported finalist Brad Holmes was hired by the Detroit Lions to fill their general manger…