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The 2025 NFL season will be very important for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has struggled over the past few seasons despite having an offense that is loaded with playmakers. Now there are whispers that the Falcons could part ways with one of their offensive weapons ahead of the 2025 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter appeared on […]

With the Atlanta Falcons reported to be stubborn when it comes to Kirk Cousins and not wanting to trade him, the speculation is still out there about a possible deal. While Cousins was rumored to be a “Plan B” for the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Falcons insider would much rather see a fit with the Browns […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins fiasco has continued, and it won’t stop until the quarterback is traded. Cousins has let the Falcons know that he desires to be a starting quarterback, but they know they’d be eating up a lot of money if they trade him. That has led the team to stay pat […]

The Atlanta Falcons should feel a sense of urgency heading into the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta has a talented roster, but has not been able to get into the NFC playoffs over the past few seasons. The Falcons will need all hands on deck if they want to compete in the NFC South this season. […]

Kyle Pitts’ situation with the Atlanta Falcons has gotten even murkier as Pitts is now missing OTAs due to a foot injury. There have been a lot of trade rumors swirling this offseason surrounding Pitts, and now there is an injury mixed into the drama as well. It’s unclear how severe the injury is or […]

Rookie quarterbacks need all of the help they can get. The Tennessee Titans have high hopes for Cam Ward, the signal-caller whom they just drafted first overall, but the weapons around him are still suspect. The team brought in Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson to pair with Calvin Ridley and Treylon Burks at receiver, but […]

Fans had sky-high expectations for Kyle Pitts when the Atlanta Falcons drafted him fourth overall in 2021 because it was the highest draft pick ever for a tight end. Pitts is a talented player, but he has not lived up to expectations since then. Fans can argue about if his somewhat disappointing tenure in Atlanta […]

There are high hopes for the Atlanta Falcons’ offense in 2025. But the franchise still can’t escape reminders of a haunted past. Looking forward, here are two Falcons’ hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. Every NFL eye saw what the Falcons did in the first round of the draft. They set […]

The Atlanta Falcons community had a full-blown nostalgia moment when franchise icon Michael Vick made a surprise appearance at team practice. The legendary quarterback, dressed in a crisp white “ATL” shirt and Falcons cap, was seen connecting with star running back Bijan Robinson—the player now wearing the same number 7 jersey Vick once turned into […]

The Atlanta Falcons head into the 2025 NFL season with heightened expectations under second-year head coach Raheem Morris — and no player reflects that urgency more than Bijan Robinson. Coming off two strong seasons, the former first-rounder is no longer just a rising star, but the tone-setter for an offense that must now turn potential […]

The Kyle Pitts experiment is heading toward the end. The Atlanta Falcons have become open to trade the tight end. Pitts’ name officially emerged in the trade market Monday. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler fueled the trade rumors during his appearance on NFL Live. Atlanta is losing one of its top five draft picks and a […]

Tight end Kyle Pitts has been involved in rumors lately, as there’s been speculation that the Atlanta Falcons may opt to trade him. It’s been nothing but speculation so far, but on Monday, one insider revealed what the organization is thinking about Pitts. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN claimed on the latest episode of “NFL on […]

The 2025 NFL season will be hugely important for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta needs all hands on deck if they want to compete in the NFC West later this fall. Trade rumors are heating up once against surrounding one Falcons players, and it is not Kirk Cousins. Multiple teams have reached out to the Falcons […]

It was just eight years ago that the Atlanta Falcons produced the worst Super Bowl choke job ever. The team infamously led Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 28-3 late in the third quarter before allowing the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The Patriots scored 31 unanswered points and the Falcons blew their […]

The Atlanta Falcons opened up their wallet and made sure a key lineman stays put. And the NFC South franchise makes the decision on the eve of the crucial June 1 cap date. Atlanta is luring back center Ryan Neuzil. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter unveiled the contract details Wednesday on X (formerly known as […]

Though his NFL career is officially over, there’s one game that still comes back to haunt Julio Jones even into retirement: Super Bowl 51. That’s right, after watching his team turn in the best season of his career, catapulted in no small part by 1,409 yards and six touchdowns in only 14 games by the […]

After leaving the 2025 NFL Draft with just five players, the Atlanta Falcons hit the remaining market hard, adding a plethora of undrafted rookies to their minicamp roster. Of them, the team notably signed former three-time All-Big 12 cornerback Cobee Bryant. Coming off three consecutive first-team All-Big 12 seasons, Bryant is arguably the conference’s most […]

The Kirk Cousins experience seems like it’s on its last legs in Atlanta. That has been the case since Cousins’ play fell off a cliff last season and the Falcons benched him in favor of Michael Penix Jr. for the season’s final three games. Penix kept the Falcons competitive, but they went 1-2 in those […]

For a franchise seeking to turn the corner after years of mediocrity, the Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 NFL offseason with cautious optimism. Last year’s major headline was signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal. It should have provided the franchise with the stability under center it had lacked since Matt […]

The 2025 NFL Draft took a weird turn when reports indicated that Shedeur Sanders received a prank call from the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. Since the incident, Ulbrich’s son issued an apology to Sanders, and the league fined the organization $250,000 and Ulbrich $100,000. Weeks after the prank call, the 48-year-old […]

When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal in 2024, they declared themselves ready to compete. However, fast forward to the 2025 offseason, and it’s clear that their all-in gamble came with caveats. The team’s ceiling hinges not just on Cousins’ health and productivity. It is also dependent on how […]

The biggest story of the offseason for the Atlanta Falcons has revolved around Kirk Cousins and whether or not he will be still be a member of the team for the 2025 season. The Falcons signed Cousins to a lucrative contract prior to the 2024 campaign but ultimately had to bench him for rookie Michael […]

The biggest question involving NFL quarterbacks during the current offseason has involved former Packer and Jet signal caller Aaron Rodgers. While the former MVP’s future is still up in the air, the same may also be the case for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Falcons answered some big questions […]

The Atlanta Falcons had an eventful NFL Draft where they did a majority of their work on the defensive side of the ball. With their first pick on night one, Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker fell far below his projected draft position before the Falcons stopped his slide and selected him at No. 15 overall. Then, […]

By trading back with the Atlanta Falcons, the Los Angeles Rams were one of two teams that did not make a pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Two weeks later, the Falcons are still criticized for that move, even if they ended up with Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. To […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for a 2025 season that will be filled with immense expectations after 2024’s disappointment. The Falcons recently addressed their biggest weakness by adding multiple edge rushers in the first round of the NFL Draft, but there are still major questions about the roster, including what the future holds […]

A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons shocked the world when they used the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft to select Michael Penix. Why they would make such a selection a few weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent deal seemed to defy explanation. The Falcons were setting themselves up for a […]

The Atlanta Falcons made headlines for all of the wrong reasons during the 2025 NFL Draft weekend. Atlanta made a bold move in the first round, trading up to draft James Pearce Jr. However, that has been overshadowed by the Shedeur Sanders prank call incident surrounding Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich. Jeff Ulbrich’s son, Jax, managed […]

The Atlanta Falcons hoped the post-draft attention would be on their two first-round picks at edge rusher, Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. But instead, their defense is in the news for another reason. The son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich prank-called Shedeur Sanders, pretending to be general manager Mickey Loomis of the Saints. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off an NFL Draft where most people are high on what they did, and the work doesn’t stop there for them. The next step was to make sure their current key players are locked in for the long haul, and they made the necessary moves to do that with Drake […]

The Atlanta Falcons dominated the headlines during the 2025 NFL Draft. Atlanta made an aggressive move during the first round, trading up to acquire James Pearce Jr. The Falcons stayed in the headlines after defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son prank called Shedeur Sanders amid his surprising freefall down draft boards. Now the league has issued […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made some aggressive moves over the past two offseasons. In 2024 they made a bold move by signing Kirk Cousins to a huge contract in free agency, then adding Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. This year the Falcons traded up to draft James Pearce Jr. in the first round. […]

The Atlanta Falcons made just five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Part of the reason was their trade late on Thursday night to get back into the first round. After taking Jalon Walker with the 15th pick, they traded with the Rams to get to 26. By making the trade and picking James Pearce […]

Unfortunately, there have been several prank calls during the 2025 NFL Draft, including to the likes of Shedeur Sanders and Tyler Warren. Now, a video has emerged of an Alabama Crimson Tide football fan prank-calling Texas Longhorns star Isaiah Bond, who went undrafted, while posing as the Atlanta Falcons. The video begins with the fan […]

The Atlanta Falcons made only five picks in the NFL Draft. They made a big trade to get back into the first round and take James Pearce Jr just after taking Jalon Walker. Those players are going to try and provide a consistent edge rush to a team that has not had one in decades. […]

The Atlanta Falcons picked two edge rushers in the first round to supplement their defense. With first-year defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich calling plays, there is optimism on that side of the ball for 2025. But now, Ulbrich’s name is in the news for a far different reason. Jax Ulbrich, Jeff’s 21-year-old son, prank-called Shedeur Sanders […]

The Atlanta Falcons released a statement on Sunday stating that Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, conducted the prank call on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Friday during the NFL Draft. The statement says that Jax came across the draft contact phone number for Sanders off an open iPad while visiting […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Now that all 257 players have been selected, the NFL media will now start handing out grades to each team. One NFL draft analyst handed out some low grades to a few teams after the conclusion of Day 3. ESPN’s Mel Kiper handed out draft grades […]

When the Atlanta Falcons traded up to select James Pearce Jr. 11 picks after keeping Jalon Walker in Georgia for his professional career, it turned heads around the NFL Draft world. Now sure, the Falcons’ pass rush was historically bad in 2024, and they really did need a pair of rushers to unlock the ceiling […]