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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 […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the Atlanta Falcons entering the 2023 NFL season. The Falcons still face some significant questions at a few key positions, but with an overhauled roster and one of the NFL’s easiest schedules, they’ve got their sights set on taking the next step as a potentially sneaky playoff contender […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a major addition to their offense when they selected Bijan Robinson in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Robinson’s arrival cast some shadows over Cordarrelle Patterson’s role on the team. Even with Robinson, it appears that the Falcons have a specific job in mind for Patterson. Atlanta wants Patterson to return to […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be entering the 2023 season a bit renewed. After being financially handcuffed the past few seasons from the past regime, the Falcons were able to put together some of the hopeful building blocks to their team this offseason. They made some calculated and even splashy moves in the draft, and where […]

With a full season of Desmond Ridder at quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons are hoping for much bigger things from their offense this season. As they look to get Ridder a few more weapons, the Falcons have turned to a former HBCU standout turned XFL star. The Falcons have signed wide receiver Chris Blair, the XFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the more intriguing teams in the NFL amid the offseason being in full swing. It all starts with quarterback Desmond Ridder and the pressure that sits atop his shoulders this year. Atlanta has built an offense loaded with talent around him, so it really will all come down to […]

The Atlanta Falcons made an interesting signing on Friday. Atlanta is reportedly signing kicker Matthew Trickett to a three-year contract, per Ian Rapoport. “After working out at mandatory minicamp, the #Falcons are signing former Minnesota kicker @matt_trickett2 to a 3-year contract, source said. He can take some kicks off Bradley Pinion and Younghoe Koo in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are getting ready to have a big 2023 NFL season. Just ask Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who was brimming with confidence at Falcons minicamp. The Falcons went 7-10 in Drake London’s rookie season, finishing in last place in the AFC South. There are higher expectations for the Falcons in the 2023 […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to commit to a youth movement. With quarterback Desmond Ridder, tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London and running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, head coach Arthur Smith is constructing an offense with lots of players with only a handful of NFL experience (if any) in 2023. Some […]

Every team needs certain type of players on their heading into a season. The ones that no one really knows a lot about initially, except for the coaches that are seeing them everyday during practice, and in this case, OTA’s and upcoming training camps. So, like every team, the Atlanta Falcons feel as if they […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to make progress in their rebuild. The upcoming 2023 season will feature a lot of losing but. could set the stage for a solid team to come in the future. Unfortunately, they won’t have return specialist Avery Williams to help them for almost all of the season. Avery Williams injured […]

Drake London is entering his second season in the NFL, but the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver is already being recognized for his off-the-field leadership in the Falcons’ building. As the No. 1 wideout for Atlanta, London has embraced being the guy everyone is looking to for advice and to better understand the playbook. “We have […]

After the 2022 season concluded, the Atlanta Falcons could breathe a sigh of relief. They finally emerged from the depths of financial turmoil, reminiscent of a bankruptcy scare after setting an NFL record for dead cap space last season. Their decision to trade Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 and Julio Jones to […]

Desmond Ridder is entering his second season with the Atlanta Falcons and his first as the full-time starting quarterback, but he knows that he still has a lot to learn. Ridder admitted his first year with the Falcons was one with a lot of twists and turns. “This time last year, my head was spinning,” Ridder […]

In 2022, the Atlanta Falcons endured a lackluster season, entering with the 22nd ranked secondary, according to Pro Football Focus. Recognizing the need for improvement, the Falcons made strategic moves in free agency, bolstering their secondary with experienced players. However, it is the addition of rookie draft pick Clark Phillips III that brings a fresh […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had themselves a busy offseason. They were one of, if not the biggest spenders in free agency, and made a splash by selecting running back Bijan Robinson in the draft. However, Atlanta still has a few positions that stick out like a sore thumb, and the most notable one is quarterback. […]

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for the 2023 season, they are looking for growth and a possible spot in this year’s playoffs. There are a few questions that keep getting asked concerning the Falcons growth, however, and they all have to do with their 24-year-old starting quarterback, Desmond Ridder. Is Desmond Ridder ready? Is Desmond […]

As Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young receives a majority of the press in the new look NFC South, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is preparing to take the reins of the offense this year. Speaking on the brewing rivalry against his former college opponent, Ridder gave an honest admission on the No. 1 overall pick […]

The Atlanta Falcons might not be ready to compete for a Super Bowl, but they have an intriguing group, especially on the offensive side of the ball and quarterback Desmond Ridder knows it. While Ridder has limited experience as he heads into his first season as QB1, the organization has added numerous pieces around him. […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the Atlanta Falcons. Despite still seemingly being in a rebuild, the Falcons have aggressively assembled a promising, up-and-coming roster and have their sights set on making a big leap as they face one of the NFL’s easiest schedules. After breaking down the Falcons’ game-by-game predictions, let’s take […]

How far will the Atlanta Falcons go in 2023? The Falcons finished with a record of 7-10 last season, good enough for fourth place in the NFC South and 13th in the NFC. Quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for 2,219 passing yards and 15 touchdowns in 13 games played for the Falcons last season. Atlanta welcomed […]

Matt Ryan has not officially retired yet from playing football, but his next career move highly suggests that his days as a signal-caller is over — or at least nearing its conclusion. The former long-time Atlanta Falcons quarterback is going to take his talents to the broadcast booth as part of the CBS Sports team. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for improvement in 2023. Entering the third year under head coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot, favor is falling more in the Falcons way in comparison to the last half a decade where things like blowing late fourth-quarter leads and holding a dead cap space of over $40 […]

Atlanta Falcons first round NFL Draft pick Bijan Robinson hasn’t played in a game yet and he likely already has fantasy football managers salivating over his abilities. Robinson spoke to reporters on Friday after the Falcons opened rookie minicamp, giving fantasy managers a glimpse at the lucrative role he’ll play in Arthur Smith’s offense in […]

The NFL’s annual schedule release has become a staple in the league’s calendar, not just for the 32 franchises themselves, but their social media teams as well. The Atlanta Falcons joined in on the fun after the Tennessee Titans’ announcement featured random bystanders on the streets of Nashville trying to guess NFL teams by their […]

The Atlanta Falcons are entering their third year under head coach Arthur Smith and are looking to make significant progress in their rebuild in 2023. Coming off two 7-10 seasons under Smith and staff, it feels as if this is the season to make that sort of jump. It helps that the Falcons have the […]

The Atlanta Falcons only had six picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they made the most of their draft capital and produced a very solid class with quite a few potential steals that could have an immediate impact for them in the upcoming season. While there’s understandably a ton of excitement surrounding running back Bijan […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the teams destined for a huge improvement this season. Atlanta has made a flurry of moves this offseason to improve their roster. The Falcons have a lot to look forward to this season with their revamped roster. Atlanta made some big splashes in free agency, including safety Jessie Bates. […]