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Perhaps the NFL Draft turned out as a surprise for Jaxson Dart. And one team impressed Mel Kiper Jr. However, here are the five biggest steals from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The league rolled out the red carpet for newcomers, with Cam Ward leading off the festivities by joining the Tennessee […]

The Atlanta Falcons made more than just a solid football move when they selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft– they made history. Walker became the first University of Georgia player drafted by the Falcons in the first or second round since 1966, as highlighted by […]

The NFL Draft has become quite a phenomenon among sports fans. The hysteria surrounding the event is always filled with wild storylines, surprising picks, and blockbuster trades. As the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft wound down, the Atlanta Falcons made a very surprising move. They traded with the Los Angeles Rams to move […]

Late Thursday evening, just before the conclusion of Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons executed a bold trade with the Los Angeles Rams, jumping from the 46th overall pick up to No. 26. With this aggressive move, Atlanta secured Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr., one of the draft’s most intriguing […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to add some talented players in the 2025 NFL Draft. Atlanta has multiple needs on both sides of the football. One NFL insider believes the Falcons could be willing to make an aggressive trade to add a defensive game-changer in the first round. Speculation is growing that the Falcons could […]

Former FBS National Champion and NFL kicker Jay Feely — who played for the likes of the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals — is heading into politics. On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Feely announced his intentions to run for the House of Representatives in Arizona. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the news. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have an interesting situation on their hands at the quarterback position when it comes to Kirk Cousins. After signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract in free agency last year, Cousins ended up getting benched for Michael Penix Jr. late in the season, leading to a swarm of trade rumors this […]

Arguably the biggest storyline of this offseason for the Atlanta Falcons is what the team will do regarding the future of Kirk Cousins, whom they owe $27.5 million in fully guaranteed money this upcoming NFL season. Cousins started out relatively strong during his tenure with the Falcons but saw his production fall off a cliff […]

The Atlanta Falcons appeared to fire off a signal ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft at quarterback. Their newest signing could officially help push Kirk Cousins out. Atlanta and head coach Raheem Morris have signed Easton Stick away from the Los Angeles Chargers. The franchise announced the signing Monday afternoon. Stick spent his entire career […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in an awkward position with their quarterbacks. Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins to a massive $180 million contract in free agency last year. Then they shocked the world by drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Penix Jr. is clearly the future in Atlanta, which begs the question of what will […]

The quarterback carousel across the NFL has been one of the most intriguing parts of the offseason, and while many teams have addressed the position this offseason, one team worth keeping an eye on as the 2025 NFL draft draws near is the Atlanta Falcons. While the Falcons presumably have their quarterback of the future, […]

The Atlanta Falcons loaded up on offensive weapons the last four seasons during April. Atlanta built its roster with a quartet of top 10 picks, all skill position guys. Will Raheem Morris and company pull something similar for the 2025 NFL Draft? This time Atlanta will wait until selection No. 15 to draft. Atlanta is […]

The Atlanta Falcons, established in 1965, have had their share of ups and downs throughout their long history, but they’ve also had some remarkable players who left an indelible mark on the franchise. In the list below, we’ll rank the Top 10 players in the team’s history, those of which you’re very likely to find […]

One month after taking a big swing on Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are in another interesting draft position. With just five picks in their arsenal, many view the Falcons as one of the top candidates to trade back in the 2025 NFL Draft to acquire more assets. Given the team’s low volume of […]

The Atlanta Falcons hold the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. But the focus of this month’s draft in Atlanta will be the new home of Kirk Cousins. After Michael Penix Jr. took over the starting quarterback, Cousins became expendable just a year after signing a massive contract. But the quarterback carousel has mostly […]

Perhaps the tea leaves are still reading a trade for Kirk Cousins. But the Cleveland Browns may not be in play. It seems like the Falcons’ tough stance on trading Cousins pushed the Browns in the direction of Joe Flacco, according to Sports Illustrated. The Browns recently returned to the aging mess that is Joe […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to take over the NFC South during the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta only won eight games during the 2024 season but saw signs of promise from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons are expected to address their defense with their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on April […]

As a team that’s still near the bottom of the league’s power rankings heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have plenty of improvements to make before they’re considered an AFC powerhouse. However, with the NFL Draft being a time when teams try to improve their roster via trade, the Patriots’ offense […]

As the saga between the Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins continues in regards to his future, another quarterback signing in Joe Flacco to the Cleveland Browns could have indicated that he stays with the team. While the relationship between the Falcons and Cousins has been one fans are wondering about, this NFL insider gives the […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is just two weeks away. Now that it is so close, many NFL teams are putting the finishing touches on their big boards and preparing for the big day. This close to the draft is also when rumors start to fly around much more frequently than before. Two NFL teams, the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2025 NFL draft with quite a quarterback conundrum on their hands, as they benched Kirk Cousins at the end of the 2024 campaign in favor of rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. The problem is that Cousins was signed to a massive four-year, $180 million contract, and while the […]

After spending the 2024 NFL season on the couch, all-time great Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has made it official, announcing his retirement from the NFL after 13 largely productive professional seasons. Making the announcement on the social media app Squad, the 36-year-old Jones boldly declared that his time on the gridiron was done, […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, which means we could see some big trades soon. Trading attention around the Atlanta Falcons is pointed at Kirk Cousins, but more moves could be made. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell cooked up some fake NFL Draft trades, including one that sends Kyle Pitts to the New York Jets. […]

The Atlanta Falcons created a quarterback controversy last year when they signed Kirk Cousins in free agency and drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. They started with Cousins, but his poor play forced Penix into action and he was much better. Now, they are looking to move on from Cousins this offseason. Falcons […]

The Clevland Browns-Atlanta Falcons trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins is heating up, and at least one NFL insider believes it is likely to happen before the season starts. Dianna Russini of The Athletic is hearing more buzz that a deal for the embattled veteran QB could happen. “I don’t know how far along it is […]

The Atlanta Falcons broke out of their three-year streak of holding the eighth overall selection. They won’t pick within the top 10 during the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris still hold a first round pick within the top 20, though. Both men need to nail the No. 15 […]

A blockbuster offseason NFL trade seems inevitable at this point. There could be movement at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft, and Dallas Cowboys’ star Micah Parsons has also heard his name involved in trade rumors. ESPN predicted a three-team trade involving the Cowboys, the Atlanta Falcons, and the team with the second overall […]

The 2025 NFL offseason has been filled with trade rumors. While looking less and less likely—due to stand-out pre-draft performances by Cam Ward—there is still a chance that the Tennessee Titans will trade the first overall pick. Likewise, Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons has continuously been thrown around in trade proposals. ESPN predicted a […]

As is tradition, the NFL hosted its annual owners meetings, which began on Sunday and will go until Wednesday, April 2. In these meetings, NFL owners and coaches congregate to discuss potential rule changes, like maybe banning the Tush Push, as well as other topics that require league-wide discussion. That could be about discussing tactics […]

One of the biggest questions of the 2025 offseason for the Atlanta Falcons has been what to do about quarterback Kirk Cousins, who saw his play fall off of a cliff down the stretch of last season and was ultimately benched for Michael Penix Jr. Many have speculated that the Falcons could be in the […]

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is not holding back. The former New England Patriots head coach’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, began trolling the Atlanta Falcons on Friday (March 28). The 23-year-old posted on her Instagram Story, “Happy 3-28 to those who celebrate,” with a photo of her and Belichick. Every March 28, the Patriots celebrate their victory over […]

A lot of the quarterback puzzle pieces have already fallen into place this offseason. Sam Darnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks to be their signal-caller after they traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson will battle it out for the New York Giants starting gig, and fellow ex-Pittsburgh […]

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons look to be at a standstill as the quarterback wants to be a starter somewhere else, but the team will only do it if it benefits them. There are a lot of avenues the Falcons can take when trying to move on from Cousins, and apparently, he’s telling other […]

When it comes to the NFL, few players are a bigger question mark than Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. Originally drafted fourth overall out of Florida, famously coming off the board before players like Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith, every year it seems like Pitts is going to make good on his […]

The Atlanta Falcons likely bungled the Kirk Cousins situation. And there’s still a possibility they will deal the veteran quarterback. But maybe things can get better at the end of April. Here is a five-round post-free agency frenzy 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. The Atlanta Falcons knocked at the […]

There has been quarterback controversy with the Atlanta Falcons ever since they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft last year, and it only got worse when Kirk Cousins was benched for him at the end of the season. Now many people are thinking that the Falcons will either […]

The Atlanta Falcons are rostering a highly-paid, aging quarterback who was benched for poor play last season while recovering from an Achilles injury. But for some reason, the team isn’t all that motivated to move him. The Falcons have not been engaging in trade talks for Kirk Cousins this offseason despite several teams being in […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been linked to Aaron Rodgers since Sam Darnold left the team for the Seahawks in free agency. While the Vikings would likely be Rodgers’ first choice, as the team offers him the best opportunity to get to the Super Bowl in the next two years, it’s still unknown how serious Minnesota […]

The Atlanta Falcons have not welcomed much, as far as a Kirk Cousins trade this offseason, and it’s slowly becoming a critical gaffe for the franchise. As Kirk Cousins and his inordinate contract remain on the Falcons’ books, there may not be the same amount of confidence in Michael Penix Jr. as the team previously […]