Saints VP/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is a finalist for the Atlanta Falcons general manager position, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Per the report, Fontenot is one of “two or three” finalists for the position.
Fontenot, who’s spent 16 years with the Saints and the last six as director of pro personnel, has been a popular name among GM searches this season as he’s interviewed with the Denver Broncos, and Detroit Lions as well.
Saints coach Sean Payton said earlier this week that Fontenot who’s helped the Saints land quality free agents in recent years like Demario Davis, Emmanuel Sanders and Latavius Murray, has several traits that will translate to him being a good GM.
“Listen, he is a tireless worker,” he said. “He is someone that's been very instrumental, particularly when we talk about the pro side of the game, free agency. He's someone that loves football, he's passionate and I think all those traits will be will lead to him having that opportunity at some point."
