Atlanta Falcons Articles - Page 35

Probably the last thing Drake needs right now is more money. But that’s exactly what he got—all because of the 2022 NFL Draft. Prior to the much-anticipated event, the award-winner rapper made a $100,000 wager online that Drake London will be the first wide receiver to be selected. True enough, the University of Southern California […]

One of the most electric pass-catchers in the country is finally off the board. The Atlanta Falcons have selected USC star wideout Drake London with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday. London was absolutely fantastic in 2021 for the Trojans, leading the nation in contested catches and finishing with 88 […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Atlanta Falcons as the franchise hopes to improve the roster over the next couple of years. Matt Ryan has moved on, putting Atlanta in a new era of football, so we’ll see how they handle themselves with Marcus Mariota under center. We dive into some of our Falcons’ […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be on the clock with the eighth pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. With needs at skill positions, such as wide receiver and running back, as well as a pressing need for a pass rusher, there are no shortage of areas to fill for Atlanta in the draft. Although the team […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently rebuilding and the sun is finally shining on the other side of the hill for this franchise. They still have some key issues on the roster, but this offseason will allow this front office to construct a strong foundation to build upon. We take a look at how the Falcons […]

On the heels of trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, the Atlanta Falcons came to terms with Marcus Mariota on a two-year deal. The move reunited Mariota with Falcons head coach Arthur Smith. The two worked together in the 2019 season, where Mariota featured at quarterback in what turned out to be his final […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner, which means it’s time to evaluate what options the Atlanta Falcons have with the eighth pick overall. There are multiple holes on the roster, but if Atlanta can make the right decisions in late April, they could be a surprise team in the NFC South. Click […]

It’s been a messy offseason for the Atlanta Falcons so far as the roster has nearly diminished. Regardless, they have a chance to get back on track and create a team to build upon. Atlanta needs more than just two moves to improve the roster, so for now, we’ll focus on the two areas the […]

The Atlanta Falcons ushered in a new era when they traded longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Ryan had been the Falcons’ starter since the moment he was drafted back in 2008. After dealing the former MVP, the Falcons went out and signed former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year […]

After trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, the Atlanta Falcons will have to learn what life without him is like again. Their next quarterback could be Marcus Mariota, who was signed to a two-year contract, or another player that Atlanta can find as the offseason continues. They are exploring all possible avenues. Unfortunately, whoever follows […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a play for Deshaun Watson, but they ultimately fell short as the Cleveland Browns won those sweepstakes. In the aftermath of the Watson chase, the Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and signed Marcus Mariota to replace him. However, that doesn’t mean Atlanta is done adding to its quarterback room […]

Marcus Mariota is getting another shot as a starter in the NFL. The former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback is hoping to fully capitalize on his chance with a new team, the Atlanta Falcons, who inked him to a two-year deal worth $18.75 million. In Atlanta, Mariota is reuniting with former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, […]

Matt Ryan’s 14-career with the Atlanta Falcons has come to an end. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, who should help him compete for the playoffs again. Ryan’s career in Atlanta was illustrious. He became the very best quarterback, and one of the best overall players, in the franchise’s history. The four-time Pro Bowler […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan parted ways on Monday after 14 seasons, with the veteran QB getting dealt to the Indianapolis Colts. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ryan broke his silence on his departure from the Falcons, describing himself as having a “whirlwind of a week” leading up to the big trade. Via […]

With news breaking on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons would be sending their best quarterback in franchise history, Matt Ryan, to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 3rd round pick, the former 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft’s long and storied tenure in the Peach State came to a close. While in […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback in Matt Ryan. Ryan previously spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, but now, he will get a new opportunity with the Colts. The team has been in search of a signal-caller this offseason after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. The Colts only had to […]

The Atlanta Falcons signaled a new era at the quarterback spot when they traded longtime signal-caller Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2022 second round pick on Monday. Ryan played for Atlanta for 14 seasons, leading the team to a 120-102 record as a starter and a Super Bowl berth in […]

Marcus Mariota’s tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders officially came to an end Monday when the quarterback signed a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Mariota will compete to be the starter in Atlanta after the Falcons traded Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. After hearing the news that Mariota was headed to Atlanta, Derek […]

The Atlanta Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, just hours before the veteran was due a $7.5 million signing bonus. The deal wasn’t a shocker, as the Falcons had been rumored to be ready to move on for some time now. Well, shortly after offloading Ryan to Indy, […]

The Indianapolis Colts just pulled the trigger on a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, who will be replacing the departed Carson Wentz under center. There were also rumors about Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo as Colts options, but they wound up going with Ryan. ESPN’s Dianna Russini has more insight […]

The Indianapolis Colts quickly found their Carson Wentz replacement, completing a blockbuster trade for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick. Following the move, linebacker Darius Leonard sent Ryan’s former teammate, Julio Jones, a recruiting pitch on social media: @juliojones_11 aye man hear me out! Matt have already thrown […]

For the second straight offseason, the Indianapolis Colts have completed a trade involving a quarterback. On Monday, the Colts agreed to terms on a deal with the Atlanta Falcons that sent quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis. The Falcons received a 2022 third round pick after sending their franchise quarterback of 14 seasons to the Colts […]

The Atlanta Falcons missed out on Deshaun Watson, but that didn’t stop them from pulling the trigger on a Matt Ryan trade. The longtime Falcons quarterback is heading to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2022 third-round pick, leaving a hole at quarterback. Atlanta is now turning its attention to veteran Marcus Mariota as a stopgap […]

The Atlanta Falcons were looking at potential Matt Ryan trades as they waited for Deshaun Watson’s decision on his future. The Falcons were rather confident they would land Watson, making a Ryan trade seem inevitable. Then Watson shocked the world by choosing the Cleveland Browns, leaving Atlanta high and dry. But while the Falcons missed […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a precarious spot in the offseason. In their bid to acquire ex-Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in a trade, the franchise all but said they were ready to deal long-time QB Matt Ryan. However, they, along with the rest of the league, were blindsided by Watson’s decision to join the […]

Cordarrelle Patterson has been a very exciting and elusive player over his nine-year career. The four-time Pro Bowler has excelled as a return specialist but has never been a huge part of an offense across the first four teams he played for. In his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, that changed. The 30-year-old Patterson […]

It’s safe to say Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is not happy about the Deshaun Watson trade between the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns. The Texans sent Watson to the Browns in a blockbuster deal that landed them three first-round picks, a third-rounder and a late-round pick swap. Meanwhile, the Falcons and New Orleans […]

The Atlanta Falcons are backpedaling after the team’s supposedly fool-proof plan failed to come to fruition. Atlanta was almost certain that they would be the team picking up Deshaun Watson only hours ago. Now, the former Houston Texans quarterback is the newest face of the Cleveland Browns, and the Falcons are panicking. Matt Ryan has […]

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints are the two teams left vying for quarterback Deshaun Watson. Atlanta has been making big moves to make the addition, most recently restructuring Matt Ryan’s contract. The new deal gives the longtime quarterback an extra four days to entertain his trade options. While the Saints still appear to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of one of their biggest battles with the New Orleans Saints. Their on-field fights have been memorable and full of bad blood. Now, though, they are fighting off the field in an attempt to land Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. The NFC South rivals are the last […]

The Deshaun Watson saga may be coming to a resolution very soon. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Carolina Panthers are now out of the running for the star QB. Carolina has been informed it is out on Deshaun Watson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2022 Prior to this development, Watson had […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off a tough 2021 season that saw quarterback Baker Mayfield struggle mightily. Mayfield was also dealing with a number of injuries, which likely contributed to his struggles. Ultimately though, the Browns were reportedly looking elsewhere for a quarterback. News surfaced that the Browns were meeting with Deshaun Watson, in hopes […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts sent Twitter into a frenzy on Thursday with a simple tweet amid his team’s Deshaun Watson trade pursuit. Pitts quickly deleted the tweet, but the damage was done. Here’s the tweet in question: Naturally, the assumption here was that Pitts knew something big was coming on the Watson front. […]

The Tennessee Titans shockingly released Julio Jones on Wednesday after just one season with the team, making the veteran wide receiver a free agent for the first time in his NFL career. There should be a number of teams interested in signing the established playmaker in free agency, as a bounce-back year from Jones could […]

It sounds like Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is going to be traded soon, and it appears it’s coming down to a battle between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports the Saints are viewed as the current favorite as they put on a full-court press: Saints are […]

The Atlanta Falcons are mong many teams looking to trade for Deshaun Watson. They emerged as a dark-horse suitor after several other teams prepared to make a move for the Houston Texans quarterback. It seemed unlikely with Matt Ryan still in place but as he approaches his 37th birthday, they are in the hunt for […]

The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a sleeper destination for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. When he’s on the field, Watson is still one of the best players in the NFL. However, he missed the entire 2021 season due to legal troubles. With the criminal charges dropped, teams have begun to meet with Watson and […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has the perfect rebuttal to those hyping up the supposed “rivalry” between NOLA and the Atlanta Falcons. Both the Saints and Falcons have been linked with Deshaun Watson this offseason, with the former even already creating the cap space needed for their pursuit of the wantaway Houston […]

Once again, Tom Brady is breaking the hearts of Atlanta Falcons fans. Per Ian Rapoport, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the verge of signing star wide receiver Russell Gage. Source: Former #Falcons WR Russell Gage is expected to sign with the #Bucs. More weapons for Tom Brady. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2022 […]