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The Atlanta Falcons recently announced they won’t be pursuing a potential Lamar Jackson trade this offseason, even after he recently told the Baltimore Ravens he wants out. A big reason for the organization deciding to pass on one of the best dual-threat signal-callers in the NFL is their current QB1, Desmond Ridder. On Friday, head […]

Calais Campbell may be headed to the Atlanta Falcons after signing a one-year contract worth $7 million guaranteed earlier in the week, but that does not mean he has forgotten about all the good times he had with the Baltimore Ravens. “I am honored to have spent the last three years of my career here. […]

We still expect the Atlanta Falcons to make further moves in the 2023 offseason. This is logical because they still need to improve their depth. They can do this through the draft, but they must also consider the trade market. Here we’ll look at one perfect NFL trade the Atlanta Falcons must complete in the […]

With Florida’s pro day set to take place on Thursday, many folks are going to be paying close attention to quarterback Anthony Richardson. But it doesn’t look like he’s the only player teams are going to see, as offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence has already had meetings with several teams including the Los Angeles Rams and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are a team firmly in the middle of a rebuild, but they have quickly added several building blocks to the roster. On the offensive side of the ball, the Falcons believe that they have found their quarterback of the future in Desmond Ridder. They also have several elite talents including wide receiver […]

Calais Campbell made his highly-anticipated free agency decision when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons. However, Campbell was poised to visit the New York Jets before making that decision. Campbell went into detail as to why he spurned the Jets in favor of the Falcons. Atlanta signed Campbell to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He […]

The Atlanta Falcons intend to sign former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year contract in NFL free agency, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them,” wrote Rapoport. “The Pro Bowler and former Walter […]

Now that Lamar Jackson has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, teams who were previously ruled out as potential free agent suitors could be tempted to enter the fray. The Atlanta Falcons, however, are apparently still sticking with young Desmond Ridder. Their stand-pat approach has perplexed and even enraged many NFL fans given the […]

Immediately after Lamar Jackson confirmed the rumors that he’s already requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, many eyes turned to the Atlanta Falcons. However, it just doesn’t seem that the Falcons are enamored of Lamar Jackson just as much as other teams, perhaps. At least that’s one takeaway from Atlanta owner Arthur Blank’s recent […]

After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2019 sixth-round pick Scotty Miller has found a new home. The free-agent wide receiver is staying in the NFC South but is joining the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN’s Adam Schefter took to Twitter to break the news. “Bucs free-agent WR Scotty Miller […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a busy offseason and have been tied to a potential trade for Lamar Jackson. However, the Falcons have repeatedly stated they are out on a Lamar Jackson blockbuster. That shouldn’t be surprising, with Desmond Ridder in line to start, and Taylor Heinicke brought in as an expensive backup. Head coach […]

NFL free agency has been open for two weeks now, and most of the high-profile players are off the market. Some teams have been very active in bolstering their roster, and the Atlanta Falcons are one of those teams. Almost overnight, the Falcons have completely overhauled their roster. The main highlight was signing former Cincinnati […]

DeAndre Hopkins has been a standout player throughout his career. He often ranks among the league’s best regardless of the quality of quarterback performance. He is now on his second team, but it seems apparent that he will be transferred to his third team sooner rather than later. Here we’ll look at the perfect trade […]

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to make further changes during the 2023 NFL offseason. This is hardly unexpected given the number of roster spots still available. Of course, they can do so through the draft. They may, though, continue to scout the market for other possible free agents. Here we’ll look at the most significant […]

The wide receiver trade market has dwindled down a little bit and the biggest name left is Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins. With his future in the desert looking shaky at best, a few teams have been pegged as suitors for him, including the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens. However, Pacman Jones gave a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to host former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell on a visit in NFL free agency this week, NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “Campbell was recently released by the #Ravens, who kept the door open for his return,” Garafolo wrote. “But in the meantime, the 15-year veteran […]

The Carolina Panthers shocked the NFL world earlier this offseason when they pulled off a trade with the Chicago Bears that landed them the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After a tumultuous 2022 campaign, the Panthers put themselves in a great spot to land their quarterback of the future in the draft, […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made another addition to their secondary in free agency. The Falcons are finalizing a two-year contract with cornerback Mike Hughes, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Mike Hughes made six starts and played 16 games for the Detroit Lions in the 2022 season. Hughes joins the Falcons after recording a career-high 51 […]

The Atlanta Falcons needed a bit of wide receiver depth behind top receiver Drake London. On Sunday night, they got just that with their latest signing. The Falcons reached an agreement with former Las Vegas Raiders pass-catcher Mack Hollins, as first reported by CBS Sports’ Taylor Vippolis. The contract is for one year and is […]

The Atlanta Falcons were among the most active teams in completing moves during the opening week of this year’s free agency period. Among the signings that the Falcons completed, they reached an agreement on a reported four-year, $64.02 million deal with Jessie Bates III. Bates’ deal with the Falcons includes $36 million over the first […]

Following a successful campaign with the Washington Commanders, quarterback Taylor Heinicke now finds himself with the Atlanta Falcons. At the start of free agency, Heinicke opted to join the Falcons on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. But with his arrival to Atlanta, he does not plan on challenging second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder […]

The Atlanta Falcons are killing it in the NFL free agency period so far. They’ve made some splashes on the market, kept key players, and even made a big trade. Now, they can round out their offseason by bringing in a few more experienced veterans like Frank Clark and Marcus Peters. Atlanta came into the […]

Kaleb McGary is staying with the Atlanta Falcons after all. Thought to be on the verge of leaving the Falcons via NFL free agency, McGary and the Falcons have agreed on a new deal that would keep the offensive lineman in Atlanta for three more years, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of the […]

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 […]