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The Baltimore Ravens have used the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, and despite rumors that the Atlanta Falcons would heavily pursue him, they will not be doing that, according to Diana Russini of ESPN. The non-exclusive franchise tag pays Lamar Jackson $32.42 million for the 2023 season, but allows other teams to negotiate with […]

The NFL Combine has officially passed, which means the attention is now on the 2023 NFL Draft. The future of the league hopes to hear its name announced in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One of those talents who might not need to wait too long for that to happen is Myles Murphy. In […]

Amid a down season from the entirety of the NFC South, the 7-10 Atlanta Falcons stood only a game behind the division winner, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thus, it makes sense that the Falcons would push even further as they try to overcome the proverbial hump on the way to a more successful 2023 campaign. Re-signing […]

Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints makes history for the NFC South, as all teams will have different starting quarterbacks than they did in week one of the 2022 season. The only other division in NFL history that has done this before is the 1973 AFC West, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

After five years with the Green Bay Packers, wide receiver Allen Lazard readying for NFL free agency. While Lazard could return to the Packers, the WR could also look for an even greater opportunity elsewhere. In those five years, Lazard has appeared in 57 games, starting 40 of them. He started 15 games last season, the […]

Where will Lamar Jackson go in 2023? That’s the question that’s living in many Baltimore Ravens fans right now. The star quarterback is yet to reach an agreement on a new contract, and it seems more and more likely that he won’t be with the team anymore. Because of that, the option of giving him […]

The NFL Combine is underway, and the quarterbacks and skill players are set to showcase their skills this weekend. One of the most intriguing players is Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson. As such, Richardson sparked some discussion while he talked about his visit with the Atlanta Falcons. There is no denying that Richardson is a […]

In the two years after Arthur Smith was promoted as head coach, the Atlanta Falcons have been more competitive than predicted. Of course, consider that the club has yet to finish with a winning record. However, that might change in 2023, when Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot finally have the means to break the […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued the following statement in remembrance of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. “Jerry Richardson brought the NFL to the Carolinas in 1995 and helped build a strong passion for the NFL within that region. A passion that we see […]

Following his release from the Atlanta Falcons, quarterback Marcus Mariota is one of many veteran quarterbacks now set to be on the free-agent market. With NFL Free Agency set to kick off in the near future, Mariota could soon find a new home. The former Heisman winner and second overall pick in the 2015 NFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of several teams that find themselves at a quarterback crossroads. They can continue to develop Desmond Ridder, who showed promise in just a four-game sample size last season. Or they can opt for the blockbuster and try to acquire Lamar Jackson. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot praised Ridder but would […]

With NFL free agency just around the corner, the football world is buzzing. Fans and insiders alike can’t help but speculate where the top free agents, including some notable stars, could end up once free agency begins in March. One of those top free agents happens to be Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, something no […]

The Atlanta Falcons are officially done with quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Falcons made the announcement of their release of the veteran signal-caller Tuesday, a move that, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, saves the franchise a ton of salary cap money. “Falcons released QB Marcus Mariota. The move saved them $12 million agains their salary […]

After just one season, Carson Wentz’s time with the Washington Commanders has come to a close. After being released by the Commanders, Wentz is now looking for his fourth NFL franchise. Wentz appeared in just eight games for the Commanders. He went 2-5 as a starter, throwing for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. […]

Jessie Bates is entering NFL free agency as arguably the best safety available. Just 25-years-old, Bates isn’t too far removed from an All Pro season. Teams will be lining up for his signature. Bates started 16 games for the Bengals in 2022. He made 71 tackles, defended eight passes and came away with four interceptions. […]

All eyes are on Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr as the two veteran quarterbacks decide their playing futures with plenty of interested suitors. However, with the NFL’s free agency period right around the corner, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been linked to the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans by longtime ESPN insider Jeremy […]

What will the Baltimore Ravens do with Lamar Jackson? The franchise QB of the team for most of his career, Jackson’s stay in Baltimore might be ending soon in some shape or form. Many are discussing a potential trade as the only way this ordeal ends. However, there’s also the possibility that Lamar Jackson joins […]

With the New York Giants facing impending cap space problems, Saquon Barkley could find himself an NFL free agent this offseason. Barkley has proven to be a versatile running back and would be a boon for essentially every offense in the league. Alongside Barkley, quarterback Daniel Jones is set to be a free agent this […]

Despite missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season, the Atlanta Falcons showed some promising signs for the future. Atlanta had a handful of young players flash their future potential, most notably Tyler Allgeier and Drake London. The Falcons were also in most of their games until the end, and with just a couple more […]

Drake London didn’t set the world on fire in his rookie season but he did still have a promising campaign. The Atlanta Falcons’ first-round pick showed his immense talent in an overall rocky season. He doesn’t exactly see it like that, though. London undoubtedly had a very solid rookie season despite dealing with an injury […]

The Atlanta Falcons had stretches of both good and bad throughout 2022. However, the Falcons ultimately finished the year 7-10 and missed the postseason for the fifth year in a row. Atlanta struggled moving the ball offensively, ranking 24th in the NFL in total offense by averaging 318.6 yards per game. They were even worse […]

With Super Bowl LVII officially in the books, the 2023 season is underway. Organizations such as the Atlanta Falcons could be very active in the market to continue rebuilding toward contention. The 2022 season represented the start of a new era in Atlanta. For the first time since 2007, the team was without quarterback Matt […]

Both the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson could be in for resounding changes this offseason. With Jackson being unhappy with his contract, the Ravens might be forced to trade their star quarterback. Baltimore offered Jackson a five-year, $250 million extension earlier this season. However, with only $133 million of the deal guaranteed, Jackson declined it. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of quite a roller-coaster 2022 season. The Falcons won exactly seven games for the fourth time in the last five seasons, and they wound up finishing in last place in the NFC South standings with a 7-10 record. While there was much outside speculation that the NFC South side […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most anemic passing attacks in the 2022 NFL regular season, so they should be looking to address that area of need in the offseason. For Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, there’s someone he believes Atlanta should be aggressively targeting to boost the team’s offense downfield: Los Angeles Chargers […]

Lamar Jackson’s future in Maryland is a big question mark, and with the Baltimore Ravens uncertain if they can keep the star QB, the Atlanta Falcons could reportedly jump in to get him. Jackson is on the final year of the four-year, $9.47 million deal he signed with the Ravens back in 2018. Now, the […]

The first season of the post-Matt Ryan for the Atlanta Falcons went just as many expected it to be — another losing record and an absence anew from the NFL playoffs. The Falcons finished fourth in the NFC South with a 7-10 record but closed out the regular season with back-to-back victories over the Arizona […]

When the Atlanta Falcons added tight end Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, they were looking for a superstar. During his rookie season, he appeared to be just that. In year one, Pitts appeared in all 17 games. He recorded 68 receptions for 1,026 receiving yards and one touchdown. […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a strange 2022 season that saw them actually emerge as a contender in the NFC South for a point in time. While that was largely due to the NFC South being the weakest division in the NFL, that shows that the Falcons aren’t necessarily as far behind the pack in their […]

The Baltimore Ravens and MVP-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson are yet to reach a new deal. With Jackson set to hit unrestricted free agency, the Ravens could look to franchise tag their QB1. But if the two sides are unable to reach a new deal, Lamar Jackson could find himself on the move. This move could […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2022 season with a second-place finish in the NFC South and a 7-10 record. With that finish, they earned the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Falcons relied heavily on young talent throughout this past season. Through the air, rookie wide receiver Drake London, and second-year tight […]

Brian Flores wants to get back on an NFL sidelines as a head coach. He may be interested in taking a position taking a position as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator in the interim. Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, was fired from that position at the conclusion of the 2021 season. […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2022 campaign with a 7-10 record and a second-place finish in the NFC South. After nearly making the postseason, this team has a strong roster in place. But there is still room for improvement. With the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft and a projected $58 million in […]

The Baltimore Ravens 24-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs has sent them into the offseason, and it could be quite a frantic period for Baltimore. They have several big decisions they have to make this offseason, but none are bigger than whether or not they […]

The Atlanta Falcons are among the many teams making a coaching change on Black Monday. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced that he is retiring at the age of 73. Pees has coached in the NFL since 2004 but had been coaching in various levels of football since 1979, including stints at Notre Dame, Michigan State, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finish their regular season with a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Buccaneers-Falcons prediction and pick, laid out below. Tampa Bay, at 8-8, has clinched the AFC South on the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will cap off their regular season schedule with a road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. The Buccaneers will not enter their divisional clash with the Falcons in dire need of a win. They clinched both the NFC South and the No. 4 seed in the NFC following their home […]

Nothing is set at the moment, but if it’s up to Tom Brady, he won’t sit out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 18 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers have already clinched a playoff spot after winning the NFC South with their victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With that said, the possibility […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson has been charged with five crimes relating to his arrest early Saturday morning after a traffic stop in Atlanta. Batson was booked into Fulton County Jail on Saturday, charged with assault, battery, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, removal of weapon from a […]