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The Atlanta Falcons have quietly been preparing for the NFL to hand down its sanctions against wide receiver Calvin Ridley. On Monday, the NFL suspended the wide receiver for the entire 2022 season after he was caught placing bets on games, including betting on the Falcons to win. Of course, Ridley was away from the […]

The Atlanta Falcons already had several questions heading into the offseason even before the suspension of star wide receiver Calvin Ridley was announced. Now, a position that perhaps wasn’t looked at as one of need has now become one, given that the franchise will now be without Ridley for the entire 2022 season. In addition […]

The NFL shockingly suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, for the entire 2022 season after he was found to have wagered on NFL games. Of course, it’s an obvious conflict of interest for a professional athlete to gamble on their sport, but Ridley is far from the first athlete to have committed the act. […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was handed a suspension for the entire 2022 NFL season after it was discovered he’d placed bets on NFL games in 2021. According to reports, the bets took place in November, while Ridley was away from the team. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported that Ridley placed parlay bets on […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has spoken out after it was announced on Monday that he has been suspended by the league for the entire 2022 season. The 27-year-old was slapped by the league with a potentially career-changing penalty after it was revealed that Ridley bet on NFL games last season. The Falcons star […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was shockingly suspended for the entire 2022 season for allegedly gambling on NFL games while he was away from the team this past November. The Falcons released a statement shortly after Ridley’s gambling suspension was announced, via the team’s website. “We were first made aware of the league’s investigation […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was away from the team for the better part of the 2021 season due to mental health reasons. Questions swirled around Ridley’s future with the Falcons for the remainder of the season and the beginning of this offseason. After the latest news on Ridley, those questions won’t just be […]

The future of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley with the Atlanta Falcons isn’t looking very bright at the moment, but he appears to have just dropped an intriguing hint with regards to his intention to continue playing football. 🏈 Is life — CALVIN RIDLEY (@CalvinRidley1) March 5, 2022 It could be remembered that the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a strange spot this offseason. They still have a quarterback, Matt Ryan, capable of playing at a high enough level to lead the team to victories. However, the team around Ryan isn’t the greatest, yet Atlanta doesn’t possess the necessary cap space to do anything about it. Making matters worse […]

The Atlanta Falcons will face a multitude of notable dilemmas in the free agency period later this month, including with the uncertain future of all-around offensive talent Cordarrelle Patterson. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot opted to sign Patterson to a mere one-year deal in the offseason last year, and it turned out to be a […]

With the 2022 NFL free agency approaching it’s time to take a dive into the potential landing spots for Ben Jones. He’s been a reliable center for the Tennessee Titans over recent years but could be on the way out as the franchise searches for youth within the offensive line. It should be an interesting […]

The Atlanta Falcons have leaned on Matt Ryan at quarterback for over a decade now. But could there be a chance that he’s already played his last game in an ATL uniform? It’s apparently not outside the realm of possibility based on the latest comments from General Manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith. Asked […]

The Atlanta Falcons have several pressing matters on their hands in the 2022 NFL offseason. However, perhaps their biggest decision rests with the fate of star wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who has been the subject of recent trade rumors. Ridley only appeared in five games for the Falcons, citing mental health issues as reason for […]

With the 2022 NFL free agency right around the corner, it’s time to dive into some potential landing spots for Harold Landry. He’s coming off of a career year for the Tennessee Titans and should reel in a big payday. We’ll see how it all plays out, as multiple teams should have Landry in their […]

Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Chandler Jones is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. There is quite a bit of talent at the position that will be up for grabs. According to Pro Football Focus, six of the 25 top ranked free agents are edge rushers. That will likely damp down the demand […]

The Atlanta Falcons offseason should be packed with a ton of drama. This team is still dealing with a horrible cap situation, but the end is on the horizon. With a few simple moves, Atlanta could find themselves on top of the NFC South. For that reason, we take a look at some of our […]

Everybody remembers the Super Bowl where the New England Patriots came back to defeat the Atlanta Falcons, right? Well, it sounds like Tom Brady is going to force everyone to re-live that game, as he’s set to star in an upcoming movie. Although he just retired, it seems the greatest quarterback of all time has […]

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the most surprising teams of the 2021 season. Expectations for this team were on the floor as they entered the campaign, but the Falcons managed to earn a respectable 7-10 record. Atlanta was one the cusp of making the playoffs for a couple of weeks, only to just miss […]

The NFL offseason has officially begun as teams across the league can start making early moves to the roster. Trading and free agency opens up in March, which is the start of the new year. However, the Atlanta Falcons are ahead of the curve right now after surprisingly cutting Dante Fowler early in the offseason. […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank sees that, as it stands, quarterback Matt Ryan will be under center for the team in the 2022 campaign. Blank recently took some time to speak to the NFL Network, where he noted that he believes the Falcons can still be a contender with Ryan as their starting quarterback. “Matt […]

It’s been a rough time for the Atlanta Falcons lately, but the franchise seems to be back on the right path. Since hiring Arthur Smith, optimism has struck the city of Atlanta. The front office has their work cut out for them, as the cap situation is not friendly. Even so, we take a look […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley endured a challenging season, as he stepped away from the team indefinitely at the end of October due to his mental wellbeing. Once the season ended, speculation and trade rumors began to swirl around Ridley’s future in Atlanta, with some beginning to put forth the idea that the Falcons […]

Kyle Pitts has been everything the Atlanta Falcons have hoped for, becoming a Pro Bowler in just his first NFL season. His 1,026 receiving yards and 68 receptions were among the very best ranks across rookies and tight ends around the league. He punctuated his stellar rookie campaign with a touchdown reception in the Pro Bowl. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have an intriguing offseason with plenty of questions to answer after missing the playoffs in the 2021 NFL campaign. Matt Ryan is most likely going to be their quarterback again in 2022, but that won’t really be enough to cover the holes and address the most pressing concerns of the team. With […]

Heading into the 2022 NFL offseason, the Atlanta Falcons are in a similar situation that they faced in the 2021 offseason in regards to their quarterback position. The Falcons are clearly in the midst of a rebuild, but still owe starting quarterback Matt Ryan $91 million over the next two years ($48.662 million cap hit […]

As will be the case for a multitude of other teams that missed out on playing playoff football this season, the Atlanta Falcons head into the upcoming offseason with multiple notable dilemmas on both sides of the ball. The Falcons did not have many expectations entering the 2021 NFL regular season, especially as the team […]

Kyle Pitts plays as a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He is the highest drafted tight end in the history of the NFL. He was already chosen for the Pro Bowl in his rookie season, making him one of the best young talents in today’s NFL. In this article, […]

The Atlanta Falcons endured another rough season in 2021, struggling to the tune of a 7-10 record and a third-place finish in the NFC South. There are plenty of areas for the Falcons to improve upon ahead of the 2022 campaign, and the team is expected to make some splashes in free agency during the […]

As was the case for the past couple of years, the Atlanta Falcons enter the upcoming offseason with plenty of uncertainty across the board. Unlike with multiple other teams that wound up missing the playoffs, the Falcons will not have to address any notable personnel changes, as general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur […]

Although the Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end in Week 18, they aren’t afraid to recognize their players’ achievements. On Wednesday, the Falcons tweeted a highlight reel of Cordarrelle Patterson’s high-quality performances this season. Of course, the running back had to reply with a close-up of his newest cleats, which are a clear message […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished their first season under head coach Arthur Smith with a 7-10 record. Atlanta shockingly had an outside chance at the playoffs, which is a lot better than what many people expected out of the roster coming out of training camp. Smith will now head into his first Falcons offseason with options […]

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up a dismal 2021 campaign with a tough 30-20 defeat to division rival New Orleans Saints in Week 18 proceedings. QB Matt Ryan’s struggles on the field paralyzed the entire offense and eventually hindered them from being in a position to win the game. With the loss, the Falcons settled with […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley shockingly stepped away from football earlier this season to work on mental health issues. Ridley’s stunning decision caused him to miss the team’s final 11 games of the season. Recently, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche swirled the rumor mill around Ridley and the Falcons, putting the idea out there […]

The New Orleans Saints concluded their 2021 season on a high note with a solid 30-20 win over division rival Atlanta Falcons. With a strong start, Sean Payton and his men easily built a significant lead and never looked back as they went on to secure the Week 18 victory. Unfortunately, the Saints weren’t in […]

Amid the rampant speculation surrounding his future, Matt Ryan is aiming to remain with the Atlanta Falcons for the 2022 season. During his post-game press conference following the Falcons’ Week 18 home defeat to the New Orleans Saints, Ryan did not shy away from engaging in talk about his future in Atlanta but was rather […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to send Ben Roethlisberger into retirement, they also need to find a new quarterback to welcome in. Matt Ryan, a veteran quarterback on the mediocre Atlanta Falcons, makes sense as a replacement for Roethlisberger. He could serve as a respectable field general for a few years and allow Pittsburgh to stay […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Week 18 matchup. This is a game that New Orleans should be able to walk away with a win, but they have played the Falcons this season and they did lose that game, 27-25. New Orleans has shown that they have […]

The New Orleans Saints will face the Atlanta Falcons in a classic NFC South rivalry matchup on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Saints-Falcons prediction and pick. The Falcons and Saints will battle on Sunday with playoffs still on the line for New Orleans. The path to the postseason […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has much been impressed with Kyle Pitts’ rookie season, as he sees that the former Florida Gators star continues to improve “every day.” The Falcons passer took some time during his press conference ahead of the Week 18 home clash with the New Orleans Saints to reflect on Pitts’ debut […]