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The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready for the 2023 NFL season, and they’re in the middle of training camp and preseason. Even though all teams have high hopes now, some players are having a hard time getting going. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what’s happening in the training camp and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons had their final day of joint practice with the Miami Dolphins Thursday before the teams face off Friday for their first preseason game. The Falcons are one of the younger teams in the NFL, with a lot of players who have to prove themselves. While this provides more opportunity, it also leaves […]

The Atlanta Falcons will meet the Miami Dolphins in some NFL preseason action. We are here to share our NFL odds series and make a Falcons-Dolphins prediction and pick for this exciting preseason game. The Falcons and the Dolphins will get their first action of football as they start the preseason. Now, we will get […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins are in the midst of some joint practice sessions as NFL training camps carry on. Despite playing against each other, Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard admits that he has no idea who Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is, via NFL on ESPN. Howard said he wasn't familiar with Falcons players' names, […]

One of the most entertaining aspects of the NFL preseason is the Baltimore Ravens’ 23-game preseason winning streak. The Ravens are one of the league’s newest franchises, having moved from Cleveland and taken the “old Browns” with them. The Ravens are entering their 28th season, making it all the more impressive that this preseason winning […]

The Atlanta Falcons released their NFL preseason depth chart ahead of their first game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, and Bijan Robinson’s position is quite surprising. Head coach Arthur Smith has the rookie running back third on the Falcons depth chart behind Cordarrelle Patterson and Tyler Allgeier. Arthur Smith historically puts rookies very low on […]

Matt Ryan wasn’t shy and didn’t hold back when he was asked about last season when playing for the Indianapolis Colts. With expletive and all, it was a pretty resounding statement to make, not even a year removed from what was a disastrous year in Indianapolis. But it was all too telling of where two […]

Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III reportedly was carted off of the field at training camp practice after suffering a left leg injury, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Clark Phillips III was reportedly putting very minimal pressure on his left leg as trainers helped him to the cart, according to Wolfe. Head […]

Miami Dolphins training camp is fully underway with Tyreek Hill as a full participant ahead of an exciting season. He gave Dolphins fans something to look forward to at Tuesday’s practice, putting Atlanta Falcons cornerback Tre Flowers on skates with a silky route, reports NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. Nearly impossible to stop Tyreek Hill in […]

The Atlanta Falcons expected big things when the selected running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and it seems that he is living up to the hype so far in training camp. Bijan Robinson’s teammate Chris Lindstrom recently raved about Robinson’s performance in training camp with the Falcons. “You […]

The 2023 NFL season is almost here, and folks who love fantasy football are getting ready for their drafts. One player that many people are excited about is Drake London, a really good wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. He had a great rookie season last year, and now people want to know how he’ll […]

Jeff Okudah just can’t catch a break, man. The former Detroit Lions cornerback has been plagued by injuries for most of his young career. After a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, Okudah was likely looking for a fresh start. However, during the training camp, the CB had to be carted off after suffering a knee […]

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan made an appearance at the team’s training camp practice Friday. Via NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe: Matt Ryan is here at #Falcons training camp today with his 2 sons. I’m told this is his 1st time back at Atlanta Falcons practice since been traded. He has maintained a strong relationship […]

Jeff Okudah likely hasn’t had the start to his NFL career that he was hoping for. After getting selected with the third overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, Okudah played in just ten total games over his first two seasons thanks to a handful of injuries. Okudah finally stayed healthy last season for the […]

A solid amount of buzz is coming out of Atlanta Falcons training camp surrounding the progress of Desmond Ridder as QB1. After Falcons GM Terry Fontenot lended his support for Ridder, Kyle Pitts is now doubling down on those sentiments, reports Around the NFL’s Kevin Patra. “I mean, now as he’s the starting quarterback, he’s […]

The expectations are mounting for Atlanta Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson. The Falcons’ running back will be one of the team’s primary offensive skill players right away, placing him in the middle of a rebuilding roster with lots of responsibility. But by all accounts, he isn’t faltering. Robinson’s performance in training camp has been quite impressive […]

A rookie running back entering the NFL has not had this type of press since Saquon Barkley was drafted back in 2018. But Bijan Robinson is no typical rookie running back, and the Atlanta Falcons certainly see him as a core piece of their franchise for many years to come – but how can he […]

Coaches may have a mean mug when facing the media every time due to their public relations training. But every once in a while, media personnel form bonds with the team. D Orlando Ledbetter is one of these reporters and has been with the Atlanta Falcons for a while. However, Coach Arthur Smith could not […]

The Atlanta Falcons look to make great strides in 2023, after finishing the last two seasons at 7-10. It will be head coach Arthur Smith’s third season at the helm, where it seems now he has a team more to his fitting, particularly on the offensive side of the ball, his specialty. He will have […]

Eddie Goldman’s un-retirement may prove unfortunately short-lived. Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith said on Saturday the veteran defensive tackle won’t be with the team going forward, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, noting the franchise will soon make an official transaction on his status. Atlanta also signed defensive tackle Justin Ellis to fill Goldman’s vacated […]

There are a handful of big name rookies giving fans a first glimpse of what they are capable of across the NFL in training camp right now, and one such guy is Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson was selected with the eighth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and looks like he […]

As the 2023 NFL season looms on the horizon, fantasy football enthusiasts are fervently evaluating players and formulating their draft strategies. One name that’s causing a stir among fantasy managers is Atlanta Falcons tight end, Kyle Pitts. With a remarkable rookie season and boundless growth potential, Pitts emerges as a compelling prospect for the upcoming […]

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith dropped a clever Pac-12 joke as second year receiver Drake London battles with rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III at Falcons training camp. The two previously faced off in college when London played for USC and Phillips III played for Utah. Their teams matched up in 2021 and both players made […]

The Atlanta Falcons drafting Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft poured hefty expectations on him. The star running back out of Texas now has even been compared to stars like LaDanian Tomlinson by talent evaluators. Comparing any running back, especially a rookie, to LT is bound to draw scrutiny. He […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell is starting training camp on the Physically unable to perform list. It likely isn’t how the Falcons had hoped Calais Campbell’s time in Atlanta would start. Fortunately, his stint on the PUP list isn’t expected to last for long. According to multiple reports, Calais Campbell’s trip to the PUP […]

The Atlanta Falcons will continue to enjoy the services of one of their most productive scoring weapons in 2022. Tight end MyCole Pruitt is reportedly staying in Atlanta on a one-year deal with the team, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Pruitt had a career year with the Falcons in 2022, as he finished the campaign […]

The Atlanta Falcons have more promise heading into the 2023 season than they’ve had in over half a decade. A lot of that starts with a reassembled roster that they have constructed over the last couple of seasons. It’s probably still far from where head coach Arthur Smith and staff would like it to be, […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder knows exactly who he needs to lean on in his first full season as the team’s starter under center. In a recent interview with ESPN, Ridder spoke about the team’s two “monsters”, tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London. Falcons QB @desmondridder spoke about Atlanta's young core on […]

The Atlanta Falcons gave their fans even more reason to be excited for the 2023 NFL season, as the team announced the return of a throwback uniform helmet on their Twitter account, which included a video reveal that had fans going wild. The Return of Red pic.twitter.com/qN8yWWeWm0 — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 20, 2023 The […]

As the Atlanta Falcons enter the 2023 training camp, several players could potentially be traded. With a revamped offense and new additions to the team, the Falcons may look to make some moves to further strengthen their roster. In this article, we will explore three potential players who could be traded by the Atlanta Falcons. […]

The Atlanta Falcons hit the jackpot in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Texas star running back Bijan Robinson. And while success at the college level doesn’t always translate to the pros, all signs point to Robinson wreaking havoc in the league. Robinson immediately asked GM Terry Fontenot for the phone numbers of the Falcons’ offensive […]

After a decade-plus of Matt Ryan’s prolific passing attack, the Atlanta Falcons offense turned in a new direction in 2022, using a run-heavy scheme to create a surprisingly efficient attack. The Atlanta defense was not quite as successful, giving up the sixth-most yards per game in the NFL. The 7-10 Falcons spent the off-season improving […]

If Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder proves to be the real deal, the team might become the favorites in the NFC South. Entering his first year as the Falcons’ full-time starter, Desmond Ridder is receiving plenty of praise from within the organization. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is among those who have indicated that the quarterback […]

The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for the upcoming NFL season, and as training camp approaches, there is one perfect move they can make to solidify their roster. To improve their chances of success, the Falcons should consider adding a veteran wide receiver to their ranks. Heck, maybe they should actually bring back one of […]

The NFL did not have to do it. But it did anyway to the chagrin of Atlanta Falcons fans who will now have to endure a sports-induced trauma related to THAT devastating Super Bowl loss at the hands of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots back in 2017. See, the NFL’s official Twitter account […]

The Atlanta Falcons shocked many by selecting star Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the latest update surrounding the running back should have Falcons fans praising their organization for the selection ahead of training camp, reports NFL Network’s James Palmer. A rookie that is […]

Perhaps no division in football is more wide open in 2023 than the NFC South. No team is expected to run away with the division title this year, giving every team hope that they can top the standings and host a playoff game next January. The Atlanta Falcons are one of those teams and there […]

No one is quite sure what the 2023 Atlanta Falcons team will look like once they hit the field on September 10, but they have all the talent to be a successful team this season, while making a statement in an uncertain NFC South division. The biggest question mark for the Falcons lies in their […]

Former Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick recently spoke about his dogfighting scandal that resulted in a two-year break in his NFL career, and explained one thing he regrets from that time period. “I wish I had a father figure or somebody in my life – and I did, too, for the most […]