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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 […]

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 […]