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August depth charts are a funny thing in the NFL, especially when teams release an ‘official’ look into their projected roster for the upcoming season. And while the general practice is to list rookies at the end of all positional groupings, there is no chance that Drake London will remain at the back end of […]

Cordarrelle Patterson never seemed to be able to find a consistent role for himself throughout his career. Patterson was always one of the best kick returners in the NFL, but he could never find his fit on offense. A wide receiver by trade, Patterson was often used a gadget player, but that never allowed for […]

The Hall of Fame game is the most meaningless of all preseason games. It is a fourth preseason game for two organizations that kicks off less than two weeks after training camp opens for most teams. In the 2022 version, Jacksonville starters like Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, and Josh Allen didn’t partake. Neither did Las […]

After being the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Marcus Mariota. He’s served mostly as a backup quarterback for the last several years, but once the opportunity to go to the Atlanta Falcons and compete for the starting job presented itself, he pounced. Better yet, he’s […]

Expectations were high for Kyle Pitts the moment he heard his name called at the 2021 NFL Draft. He became the highest tight end to be selected after being picked No. 4 by the Atlanta Falcons. And his first-year numbers were indeed historical. He became only the second rookie tight end in history to surpass […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith had no other choice but to end Saturday’s practice early after tempers flare up and it got difficult to control the players. With training camp underway around the NFL, teams are trying to work out various aspects of their game and schemes for the 2022-23 campaign. By the looks […]

The Atlanta Falcons were expected to have something of a quarterback competition brewing during training camp, but it turns out that won’t be the case after all. The Falcons announced on Wednesday that Marcus Mariota would be the team’s starting quarterback in 2022, with rookie Desmond Ridder serving as his backup. Via ProFootballTalk, Falcons quarterbacks […]

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones has found himself on the PUP list before the start of training camp.  Deion Jones, who will be on the Physically Unable to Perform List, will be able to return at any point before the start of the season. Jones underwent shoulder surgery during the off-season. It was originally […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently signed defensive tackle Eddie Goldman. After just 13 days as a Falcons player, Goldman decided to retire. New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan took a shot at the Falcons organization that will make even their fans laugh.  Goldman, who spent his six-season career with the Chicago Bears, informed the Falcons […]

Considering the Atlanta Falcons are in a restructuring state, there will be plenty of opportunities for players to step up and deliver for this team. It might be a tough season ahead, but at least the franchise is making moves to generate better production on the field in the coming years. With plenty of new […]

After the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield, all eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo. There are a handful of teams the veteran quarterback could be dealt to, but the Atlanta Falcons should at least consider making an offer. The quarterback position is nothing to gloat about and bringing him in could […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of restructuring their roster but that doesn’t mean the entire team will be duds. There is plenty for fans to be excited about, as the front office has brought in some nice young talent in the last two years. As long as they develop, then we should see […]

Michael Vick has come a long way. Once one of the brightest stars of the NFL, the ex-Falcons star gained infamy in due to his arrest and unpaid loans. Over the last few years, though, it seemed like Vick has finally cleaned up his act. That is, until recently. The Miami Herald recently reported that […]

It didn’t take long for former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion and punter Bradley Pinion to find work again. Pinion signed a one-year contract with the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Veteran punter Bradley Pinion is signing with the #Falcons on a one-year deal, source said. Released by […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is without a doubt one of the top young players in the NBA today. As it turns out, though, the 20-year-old also has quite an arm on him. A clip of the Timberwolves stud playing a bit of football is currently making its rounds on social media — and for […]

Last year Cordarrelle Patterson came out of nowhere as a versatile weapon for the Atlanta Falcons. He proved to be a reliable receiver as well as a running back and should maintain that role. Additionally, we should see Kyle Pitts take another step in development while Drake London aims to improve the passing attack as […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently rebuilding their roster as the franchise is officially in a rebuild. Luckily for them, they have some young, exciting players to build around. It’ll be interesting to see how they play in this year, as some guys on the roster have a chance to become superstars in the league. With […]

The Atlanta Falcons held their three-day mandatory minicamp this week, which featured rookie wide receiver Drake London. The Falcons’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft not only earned the green light to take part in on-field football activities, but he also began to build early chemistry with Marcus Mariota. As he noted this week, […]

If there is one player in the NFL who knows just what Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has gone through over the past months, it is Matthew Stafford. Stafford spent the opening 12 years of his career with the Detroit Lions before the team opted to ship him off to the Los Angeles Rams. This […]

Expectations for the Atlanta Falcons’ 2022 season are not high, especially with the adventurous offseason they have had. After shipping out Matt Ryan and losing Calvin Ridley to a year-long betting suspension, times are looking rough for the Falcons as they try to find a new identity for themselves. Marcus Mariota has been brought in […]

The Atlanta Falcons have officially entered a rebuild after moving on from Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. Now, the franchise can focus on acquiring young and exciting talent to become a playoff contender in the future. However, the front office could take advantage this summer and reel in some solid players to build around. For […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one quarter away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. Sadly for them, they blew a late lead and lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. Nevertheless, the goals are still the same for San Francisco this year. Things got a bit more […]

Marcus Mariota is no Ryan Tannehill. While he knows his role with the Atlanta Falcons is to help them win games, he understands how important it is to help nurture the younger generation. Besides, that also puts the team in position to succeed. With the Falcons drafting Desmond Ridder in the 2022 NFL Draft, there […]

Despite being just 27 years old and having three Pro Bowls under his belt, Todd Gurley has not played in the NFL since the 2020 season. The former star running back for the Los Angeles Rams signed a one-year deal to play with the Atlanta Falcons in 2020 and has not played a snap since. […]

Marcus Mariota has some big shoes to fill for the Atlanta Falcons as he steps into the role of the team’s starting quarterback. Mariota is going to be taking the spot of Matt Ryan, who himself has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts. At this point, big things are expected from Mariota. Falcons head coach […]

The New Orleans Saints’ rivalry with the Atlanta Falcons will be missing a familiar face next season, as longtime Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was traded to the Indianapolis Colts this NFL offseason. While Falcons fans were understandably upset, someone from the Saints’ side of things was also disappointed. New Orleans defensive end Cameron Jordan is […]

With Matt Ryan out of the picture, the Atlanta Falcons have officially entered a new era. The front office has reeled in numerous prospects in the hope of becoming a legitimate playoff contender once again. They have a long ways to go, which is why there will be a ton of opportunities throughout the organization. […]

One of professional football’s most polarizing and talented figures, Michael Vick, is making his return to the gridiron. Friday, a report from Reuters revealed the quarterback’s decision to come out of retirement and return to professional football. Vick will join the Fan Controlled Football league, a rising sports entertainment league with a focus on audience […]

At this point, the Atlanta Falcons really are just playing for the 2023 NFL Draft, seeing as how they truly have no legitimate shot at competing this season. After their trade of franchise icon Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, they were tasked with finding a solution at QB, plus they still need to figure […]

The Atlanta Falcons are finally in a position to start building a solid foundation for the roster. With Julio Jones and Matt Ryan out of the picture, this franchise has officially entered a new era. It’ll be interesting to see how this team fairs, but there will be opportunities for lesser-known players. We take a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are clearly in a rebuilding mode. They traded away former league MVP Matt Ryan during the offseason. The Falcons are in a division with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. So, obviously it’s all about the future. Well, Atlanta made another move Friday that points in that direction. The Falcons completed a trade […]

Even after quite a hectic 2022 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons are not done yet in bolstering their depth on the defensive side of the ball. As noted by the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Falcons are signing former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to a one-year contract deal. Kwiatkoski had his fair share […]

Desmond Ridder couldn’t hold back his emotions after the Atlanta Falcons snagged him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati product was largely expected to be drafted late in the first round or early in the second of the draft. However, he fell all the way to the third where the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a long way to go before becoming competitive once again. However, the front office has laid down a solid foundation to build upon as the franchise aims to get back to title contentions in the future. They made some noise in the 2022 NFL Draft, which means it’s time to give […]

The Indianapolis Colts pulled off a blockbuster trade in March for long-time Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. But in his eyes, it might’ve never happened if they didn’t try to pursue Deshaun Watson. Ryan got brutally honest recently on the whole situation, essentially saying if the Falcons steered clear of trying to chase Watson, he […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a mediocre-at-best 2021-2022 season. They went 7-10, finished third in the NFC South, and failed to earn a spot in the playoffs. This offseason, the team is working hard this offseason to strengthen its roster ahead of the upcoming season. Most recently, the Falcons secured Grady Jarrett for another three years. […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is over but teams across the league are still finalizing their rosters. Many players will either be cut or signed in the coming weeks. The Atlanta Falcons made a decision on Monday, releasing a veteran player from the team. It’s not a shocking move at all, as Atlanta likely made the […]

The 2022 NFL Draft lacked the star power we are used to seeing at the quarterback position. Only one signal-caller was taken in the first round, but there were still plenty of exciting prospects at the position. University of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder was one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in this draft class, possessing […]

This year’s rookie quarterback class has been all over the place, as nobody is certain who the top prospect is. However, the Atlanta Falcons are taking a shot on Desmond Ridder after selecting him in the 2022 NFL Draft at No. 74 overall. It’s a risky decision, but if Ridder pans out then this franchise […]