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With the NFL Draft approaching, there are a ton of rumors swirling around the NFL world in regard to quarterbacks and where they might end up next season. Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is expected to be on the move, and a potential landing spot for him is the Atlanta Falcons. There are rumors that […]

The biggest fish in the free agency pond in 2024 looks to be a familiar face: Quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins has already parlayed an NFL free agency quest into a big payday before. After getting franchise tagged twice by the Washington Commanders in 2016 and 2017, the tag became unpalatable for Washington to place it […]

What had long been rumored going back towards the end of the NFL regular season, the Denver Broncos have announced they will cut quarterback Russell Wilson at the start of the new season, beginning March 13. Wilson only donned the Broncos’ navy and orange colors for two seasons. Entering a new era in Broncos football […]

Kirk Cousins is the best veteran quarterback on the market when it comes to free agency this offseason in the NFL, and while the Minnesota Vikings remain interested in bringing him back, there is one other main option to keep an eye one, with another team that could potentially jump into the conversation as well. […]

Another suitor has joined the Atlanta Falcons in pursuit of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. In fact, as the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer and closer, it would reportedly be a “surprise” if the  24-year-old is traded to the Falcons instead of elsewhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged in the “conversation” on a trade for […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on a mission to improve upon their middling 2023 season. Thus, Atlanta is on the hunt for an upgrade at the quarterback position in NFL Free Agency. The team has its eyes on Kirk Cousins, but one analyst believes it could find its Plan B in Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ QB Baker […]

The NFL quarterback carousel is getting ready to take its annual spin, and the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly interested in Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to Diana Russini of The Athletic: “Over the next month, I’m keeping an eye on the Falcons. They believe Cousins is the type of player who moves them from […]

Alabama football star Dallas Turner is one of the best EDGE rushers in recent memory and has been mocked to several teams including the Minnesota Vikings lately. Despite being a shoo-in for a top ten selection in the 2024 NFL Draft among many mock drafts, Turner decided to work out anyway and put on a […]

In the whirlwind of NFL offseason rumors, one of the most captivating storylines is the potential trade of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields to the Atlanta Falcons. This scenario has gained considerable momentum, drawing attention from fans and analysts alike, as both teams seem to be positioning themselves for significant moves. The Bears, having secured […]

The NFL scouting combine is underway. The NFL world is congregating to help make dreams come true and help their respective teams win the Super Bowl. One of those franchises is the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were in the mix for the NFC South division crown. They began the season 6-6 and were either tied […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields may not be the Chicago Bears quarterback for too much longer. After three seasons and a 10-28 record as the Bears starter, Chicago is now in a position where for the second straight spring they own the #1 pick in the NFL Draft — this time thanks to the Carolina […]

The NFL scouting combine is about to take place in Indianapolis this week. That can only mean one thing: the 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. Every team and major college prospect will congregate in Indianapolis to help make dreams come true. While some players need stellar showings at the combine to boost their draft […]

The NFL free agency period is almost here. However, one huge name that might have a new home via the trade market is Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. The debate on whether the Bears will select Caleb Williams No. 1 or keep Justin Fields has been a huge talking point. If Fields is traded, a […]

The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday decided to release tight end Jonnu Smith, per Adam Schefter of ESPN: “Falcons are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, per source. Smith caught 50 passes for 532 yards and three touchdowns last season.” Former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith was obviously high on Smith, bringing him in hopes of […]

The Atlanta Falcons have to address their quarterback situation this offseason. It’s one of the most obvious roster deficiencies in all of the NFL. New head coach Raheem Morris knows all about it and is surely hoping that general manager Terry Fontenot can make an upgrade. Ahead of the NFL Draft Combine, Morris put it […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing 2023 campaign, and while they have a talented roster, it was clear that their lack of a solution at the quarterback position held them back. Unsurprisingly, the top item on general manager Terry Fontenot’s to-do list this offseason involves finding a new quarterback that can lead Atlanta to success. […]

The Atlanta Falcons hold the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. is urging them to select Alabama football’s Dallas Turner. On “First Draft” with ESPN colleague Field Yates on Monday, Kiper addressed the buzz surrounding Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy potentially moving into the top-10 by saying that Atlanta […]

With the 2024 NFL Draft just about two months away, that means we’ve officially arrived at mock draft season. Scouts, analysts, and amateur draft prognosticators take their best stab at what may happen during the final weekend of April, and naturally, football fans eat all of that up. So today, I’ll be taking a look at the […]

One of the top names that may become available during the NFL’s next round of free agency is quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins saw his 2023 season come to an abrupt end shortly before midseason when he tore his Achilles tendon and was forced out of the Vikings lineup. He has been […]

The Atlanta Falcons played down to expectations last season, finishing with a 7-10 record for the third consecutive year. Part of their losing season had to do with their inconsistencies on offense and their underutilization of certain players, including running back Bijan Robinson. The Falcons selected Robinson with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to reload after a subpar 2023 showing. The Falcons finished the regular season at 7-10. Moreover, the team has its eyes set on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley ahead of NFL Free Agency. Atlanta is highly favored to land the WR if he leaves Jacksonville. Falcons lead the Calvin […]

Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Denver Broncos has been rather tumultuous. In 2022, Wilson signed a massive five-year contract extension worth $245 million. Even wilder, the extension was signed before Wilson even played a down for the team. Here we are two seasons into his tenure with the Broncos, and he’s played nowhere near as […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields could find himself in a trade during the 2024 NFL offseason. Fields showed improvement and led the Bears to a 7-10 record in 2023. However, the Atlanta Falcons could be top trade suitors for him. Fields gave his thoughts on the franchise in a social media discussion. Bears’ Justin Fields […]

With a new coaching staff in place, the Atlanta Falcons are now focused on building out their roster. Quarterback is one position the Falcons could look to improve in. Coming off of a breakthrough season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield has emerged as a QB option for Atlanta. If Mayfield doesn’t re-sign with […]

Despite having Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts on their roster, the Atlanta Falcons still struggled to move the ball. With the Falcons taking on a new offensive approaching, Atlanta is looking for Pitts to help Robinson. Former Los Angeles Rams assistant Zac Robinson has taken over as offensive coordinator. Kevin Koger is the tight ends […]

With the NFL Draft approaching and the Chicago Bears holding on to the #1 pick, a lot of people are wondering what’s going to happen with Justin Fields. The Bears could decide that they want to keep Fields, or they could draft Caleb Williams with the #1 pick. Rumors are starting to swirl that they […]

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2024 NFL offseason with a lot of things to fix. Arthur Smith was fired and Raheem Morris was hired as Atlanta’s new head coach. The Falcons also have questions about the quarterback position, and there are plenty of directions they can choose to go. But, one player who needs to […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner and rumors are already running rampant. With plenty of teams needing a quarterback, Kirk Cousins is likely to garner plenty of interest. One team to keep an eye on are the Atlanta Falcons as rumors suggest the veteran quarterback has multiple ties with the team. Considering Cousins […]

The Chicago Bears are faced with a conundrum. Will they stick with Justin Fields or is it time to explore a different quarterback by drafting Caleb Williams? There is a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the 2024 NFL Draft and the moves leading up to it. However, Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot […]

Haason Reddick is seeing just what the business of being an NFL player is all about. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles’ edge rusher was given permission to seek a trade, despite not requesting one himself. “Never asked for a trade,” Reddick said, via his X account. “However, I do understand it’s a business. Preparing for […]

The Atlanta Falcons are under new management, with Raheem Morris as the new head coach and his former Los Angeles Rams colleague Zac Robinson as the offensive coordinator. With a new crew in charge, rumors are heating up that the Falcons will take a quarterback at No. 8 in the NFL Draft despite still having […]

With the NFL season now over, it’s time for every team to refocus and start making plans on how their rosters could shape up by the 2024 season. That will first start with NFL free agency that opens up on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, though negotiating can begin with impending free agents at […]

There are tons of iconic Super Bowl moments that have led to great games at the championship stage in the NFL. Game-winning drives, epic comebacks, and underdog wins will be remembered forever and are a part of what makes the Super Bowl so great. For those memorable moments to happen, though, someone has to fail, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are beginning a new chapter after firing Arthur Smith. Despite interviewing names such as Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick, the Falcons decided to hire Raheem Morris. Morris was most recently with the Los Angeles Rams, and he spoke about the relationship between Sean McVay and Les Snead and how he wants to […]

Now that Super Bowl 58 is over and another NFL season is in the books, it is never too early to start thinking about next season, starting with who could be in the next year’s big game in New Orleans, LA. Yeah, the easy answers are this year’s winners, the Kansas City Chiefs, who could […]

The Atlanta Falcons are headed in a whole new direction in 2024. They let go of head coach Arthur Smith and may now be looking for a quarterback to lead the franchise. Justin Fields could be the Falcons’ answer. Their newest head coach Raheem Morris will lead the clean slate in Atlanta, after they went […]

The 2024 NFL draft has a couple of buyers and sellers in the Top 10. It’s been reported that the No. 3 pick owned by the New England Patriots could be on sale. Some of the buyers mentioned are the Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons. The quarterback position runs the NFL and […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently turned down the opportunity to hire arguably the greatest head coach in NFL history, but it doesn’t sound like Bill Belichick harbors any hard feelings toward his former potential employer. Faced with his first job search in two decades and willing to be patient and find the right fit, Belichick does […]

When Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick announced that the legendary head coach would not be on the Patriots sideline in 2024, it was expected that he would have a number of opportunities to return to the sidelines and pursue the NFL record for coaching victories. However, several weeks after that announcement, it seems quite likely […]