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The Atlanta Falcons made a pivotal NFL free agency move when they signed Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract. Cousins is a proven QB who should help take Atlanta to the next level. However, the team’s move was met with skepticism by some. Namely, former QB Cam Newton gave an intriguing take on the […]

As we inch closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, there will continue to be endless speculation about what teams are doing and how they will attempt to improve their rosters for not only the upcoming season but the future overall. That includes the Atlanta Falcons, who have the No. 8 overall selection in this year’s […]

While many of the NFL’s veteran free-agent stars have already signed contracts for the 2024 season, defensive end Calais Campbell remains available. The 37-year-old Campbell has enjoyed a long and productive career in the NFL, having played nine years with the Arizona Cardinals, three years with the Baltimore Ravens, three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder has had an interesting career in the NFL so far to say the least as he was traded from the Atlanta Falcons on March 14. In an interview with Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, Ridder is candid when talking about his time with the Falcons, his new opportunity with the Cardinals, […]

Recently, the NFL world received a jolt to the senses when it was announced that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins would be leaving the franchise in order to sign with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. The move landed the Falcons their clear best quarterback since the day of Matt Ryan and gave Cousins the […]

The biggest question when Kirk Cousins made the move to join the Atlanta Falcons was not his fit, age, or his style of play. Rather, it was about him retaining his iconic number 8 jersey from the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins. Kyle Pitts was the one who snagged the number first. The young weapon […]

Currently, newly minted head coach Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of the franchise, which is looking to secure its first playoff birth since all the way back in 2017. Morris was previously a defensive coordinator and […]

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu had an up-close and personal view of Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson’s greatness last season. Robinson dominated the Saints in his rookie campaign, to the tune of 254 total yards and three touchdowns across two games. Appearing on retired defensive end Chris Long’s Green Light Podcast, Mathieu compared the […]

We’re still a little less than a month away from the 2024 NFL Draft, which means that teams like the Atlanta Falcons still have plenty of time to do their due diligence in planning their draft strategies. The Falcons made some notable free agency moves that should help improve their roster for next season, but […]

The Atlanta Falcons are thrilled to have Kirk Cousins as their new quarterback and vice versa, but was their recruitment of Cousins within the NFL guidelines? The league is investigating after comments Cousins made during his introductory press conference with the Falcons, at which the quarterback acknowledged he spoke to the team’s head trainer before […]

The Denver Broncos are in a precarious spot at the moment. They elected to cut Russell Wilson this offseason as a result of his and the team’s poor play over the last two seasons. This decision has led to them paying $85 million in dead cap with $53 million of that being due in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have already had a very interesting and productive offseason. Through free agency, the Falcons were able to identify and add essential parts to their team that had either been missing for some time or would need to be filled for the 2024 season. They also still have the 2024 NFL Draft ahead […]

Nobody has ever filled out a perfect March Madness bracket and this year this is no exception. However, it appears Atlanta Falcons running back, Bijan Robinson, had one going after the first day. But Marquette seemingly ended the streak after taking down Western Kentucky. The NCAA March Madness X account made a note of Robinson’s […]

The first round of March Madness has just gone underway and most brackets are already down the drain. With the eliminations of Kentucky basketball and BYU basketball at the hands of 14th and 11th-seeded teams (respectively), less than 1% of brackets remain intact — and Bijan Robinson’s is one of them. The Atlanta Falcons rookie […]

Sports analyst and insider for NBC Sports Mike Florio has questioned the legitimacy of the Atlanta Falcons acquisition of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during this cycle of NFL free agency. However, his suspicions don’t deal with the obtaining of Cousins himself, but the prior conversations that the two parties had is where Florio […]

Kirk Cousins could face a big adjustment period after signing with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. Building rapport with his pass-catchers will be critical if this team is going to significantly improve on offense and in the standings. But the first change the veteran quarterback must acclimate himself to is his new jersey number. Cousins, […]

It will be a new era for the Atlanta Falcons once the 2024 NFL regular season begins in September, with not only a new head coach in Raheem Morris and staff but also some very notable additions to the roster through free agency. The Falcons more or less rang the bell to initiate the start […]

There have been so many moves in the NFL offseason already that it is easy to lose track of some of the less heralded moves. One of the more fascinating and lowkey moves took place Thursday with a trade. The Atlanta Falcons traded Desmond Ridder, their starter of 13 games in 2023, to the Arizona […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ NFL new year has started off with a bang, with the team making some exciting moves in free agency. Many of these moves, including signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal, may provide insight into the team’s draft strategy this year. With things perhaps a bit clearer now, check […]

Cordarrelle Patterson has taken to Twitter to announce that he will be saying goodbye to the Atlanta Falcons. This departure will surely disappoint many fans, as Patterson has been a vocal supporter of the team and has earned admiration for his dynamic runs and remarkable returns. Patterson’s two-year contract, inked in March 2022, officially ended […]

It seems that before they’ve even touched the field together, new Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts have formed quite the bond with each other. Cousins was one of the early — maybe too early — players to come to a deal during the legal tampering period when teams could reach […]

After acquiring Kirk Cousins the Atlanta Falcons have found a successful landing spot for quarterback Desmond Ridder. The Falcons have traded Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, per Ian Rapoport. Ridder’s time in Atlanta was likely to come to an end once the Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year […]

The NFL is reportedly looking into tampering by the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons related to the free-agent signings of running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. The tampering investigations stem from instances in which the Eagles and Falcons might have talked directly with Saquon Barkley and […]

Wednesday was a big day for the Atlanta Falcons and their fans, as they introduced Kirk Cousins as their new quarterback. For all the criticisms about Cousins and his lack of success in the playoffs, it can’t be denied that he is a big upgrade under center for Atlanta that truly needed one. Kirk Cousins […]

With new quarterback Kirk Cousins set to lead the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, tight end Kyle Pitts might find himself changing his jersey number. Cousins is joining the Falcons after securing a $180 million deal at the start of NFL free agency. Despite wearing jersey number 8 since 2014, the 35-year-old quarterback may need to negotiate […]

The Atlanta Falcons added former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins recently and now Cousins is speaking out. The ex-Michigan State Spartan and Viking has just one playoff win under his belt but just signed a mega deal with the Falcons that has left millions of people wondering just why and how it all went down. […]

Being a team’s franchise quarterback for six years can surely make one lovable. Amid the vitriol hurled at Kirk Cousins, he still left an indelible impact on the organization along with his wife, Julie Cousins. They are now headed to the Atlanta Falcons because of NFL Free Agency. Due to that, a void will be […]

The Atlanta Falcons made one of the biggest moves in free agency after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive contract. Many believe they can take the NFC South now that a decent quarterback will be under center. However, more details regarding Cousins’ contract have emerged and it turns out he and Atlanta made NFL history. […]

The Atlanta Falcons ended speculations about who will be their starting quarterback in the 2024 NFL season. By signing Kirk Cousins, there should be no doubt who will take over that role for the NFC South franchise, who inked the veteran to a four-year deal worth $180 million and one that comes with $100 million […]

Kirk Cousins signed a four-year $180 million contract this offseason with the Atlanta Falcons. Many believe Atlanta is all the way back now that they have Cousins under center. However, the new deal brought on a harsh reaction from Cam Newton. The former MVP-winning quarterback claims the deal was “alarming,” according to the 4th and 1 […]

The Atlanta Falcons essentially started early free agency off on Monday with the unsurprising move of reaching a deal with former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. They then followed that up with providing the veteran quarterback with a little more help in wide receiver Darnell Mooney. Falcons to sign WR Darnell Mooney to three-year, $39M […]

Quarterback Kirk Cousins secured the bag on Tuesday, signing a huge four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. That ends his long tenure with the Minnesota Vikings, where he became a beloved figure. On Wednesday morning, Cousins took the chance to thank the franchise and their fanbase for all the special moments with a […]

The unofficial start to NFL free agency began once the clock hit noon Eastern on Monday, with the legal tampering window opening, allowing teams to begin talking to players’ representatives directly. One of the biggest moves so far was free agent Kirk Cousins signing a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. QB Kirk […]

Justin Fields’ status with the Chicago Bears has been one of the main points of interest so far in the NFL offseason, but with quarterbacks being signed to potential Fields landing spots, the young quarterback’s options may be even more limited than anyone imagined. Fields, who has played three seasons in Chicago, hasn’t quite lived […]

The Atlanta Falcons are shoring up their wide receiver room. The Falcons are bringing in Darnell Mooney, per NFL Network. The wide receiver is signing a three-year, $39 million deal with Atlanta. Mooney comes to the Falcons from the Chicago Bears, as one of the most sought after wide receivers in the league this offseason. […]

A quarterback problem looked to be looming over the Minnesota Vikings. With Kirk Cousins heading to join the Atlanta Falcons, Justin Jefferson no longer has a reliable quarterback who can get the ball to him. The team’s offense might have been in disarray but they fixed that problem merely hours later in NFL Free Agency. […]

The Atlanta Falcons look to take their performance to the next level in preparation for the 2024-25 NFL season. Atlanta landed coveted quarterback Kirk Cousins in NFL Free Agency. Before that, the team hired Raheem Morris as Head Coach in late January. Moreover, Morris recalled a funny Arthur Blank story from his job offer. Falcons […]

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is reportedly in agreement on a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, according to Mike McCartney. The deal for Cousins is four years and $180 million, including a $50 million signing bonus, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. $100 million of the deal is guaranteed, with $90 million in 2024 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been racing against time with Kirk Cousins ahead of free agency, but it’s a race they seem to be losing. While the Vikings have worked overtime to sign Cousins to a new deal, the veteran quarterback is set to hit the open market and will enter negotiations with the Atlanta Falcons […]