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Throughout NFL free agency, the Atlanta Falcons have seemed to have an affinity for former New Orleans Saints. As the Falcons continue to bolster their defense, Atlanta has poached another free agent from their NFC South rival. The Falcons have signed linebacker Kaden Elliss to a three-year, $21.5 million contract, via Ian Rapoport of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates to a four-year deal worth $16.005 million per year, according to Ian Rapoport. The deal makes him the fourth highest-paid safety in NFL history. The deal includes $23 million in the first year, and $36 million in the first two years, according to Adam […]

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year, $35 million contract with defensive tackle David Onyemata, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Monday. “Expecting Onyemata’s deal with the Falcons to come in close to $12m per year,” Garofolo wrote. “Full numbers on DT David Onyemata to the Falcons: three years, $35 million with […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made Chris Lindstrom the highest-paid guard in the NFL. On Monday, the former Boston College standout inked a five-year, $105 million extension to stay in Georgia, as reported by Mike Garofolo. He was a second-team All-Pro last season for the Falcons. The team drafted Lindstrom 14th overall in 2019 and has […]

The New England Patriots swung a deal to create cap space less than an hour before the legal tampering period in free agency opened. The Patriots traded tight end Jonnu Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for a seventh-round pick, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday. While it’s only getting a seventh-round pick back in return, […]

After a 7-10 season, there are plenty of Atlanta Falcons free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason. The team can address many of these needs in the draft, but there is one specific need where the Falcons not only need a talent upgrade but a veteran presence as well. That’s why, of all the […]

While NFL free agency is still a few days away, the league is still buzzing with rumors. On Friday morning, news came that the Philadelphia Eagles have given star cornerback Darius Slay permission to seek a trade, putting the entire league on notice that one of football’s best cover men could be on his way […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a lot of needs to address going into the NFL Draft. They will be able to fill some of those when free agency officially begins on March 15, but there will still be plenty left to do in April. Defense seems to always be high on the priority list, and that […]

After nine seasons, it looks like Adam Thielen is out as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The franchise is on the verge of releasing the Pro Bowl pass-catcher in a move to save the team $6.4 million next season. So, if the WR is out, the best Adam Thielen destinations will include teams like […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on the verge of losing offensive lineman Kaleb McGary to free agency after the team decided against using the franchise tag option on him ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “The Falcons are not franchise tagging RT Kaleb McGary, per source,” Fowler reported. “One of the top offensive […]

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 […]