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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 […]

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 […]