A Nick Caserio protege could be taking over as the general manager in the NFC South in 2026.

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly bringing back Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for a second interview.

According to a report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Atlanta Falcons are set to interview former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce sometime this week. Pierce also interviewed with the New York Giants last week. According to Garafolo, Pierce will meet in person with Matt Ryan and the Falcons brass.

With Ryan in charge of football matters, the Falcons’ GM job is regarded as a secondary position. That means the Steelers could have blocked Weidl from interviewing with Atlanta, but they’ll instead allow him to discuss the position with Ryan & Co.

The Atlanta Falcons have completed their interview with Pittsburgh Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl.

The Falcons have completed four total interviews for their general manager vacancy. On Thursday, the team spoke with Houston Texans assistant GM James Liipfert and Pittsburgh Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl. Atlanta also interviewed Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham.

The Falcons have added a fifth candidate to replace Terry Fontenot, requesting an interview with Chiefs assistant general manager Mike

The Falcons have requested permission to interview former Jets GM Joe Douglas for their vacant general manager position, sources tell @NFLonCBS. Douglas has been a senior personnel director with the Eagles since re-joining the organization last year.

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl will reportedly interview with the Atlanta Falcons.