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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 […]

The Atlanta Falcons have put their name in the sweepstakes for Deshaun Watson’s services. The Houston Texans quarterback wrapped in controversy looks set to play next season, leading teams to line up for a chance to acquire him. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Atlanta is now a dark horse candidate to land Deshaun Watson: […]

The NFC South is ramping up with Tom Brady returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, it’s rumored the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints are the favorites to trade for Deshaun Watson. That leaves the Atlanta Falcons focusing on themselves, as the franchise made a key decision with Matt Ryan in mind. According to […]

The turbulent year for former Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Ridley continued after news broke earlier this week that the NFL was suspending him for an entire year for betting on football. Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, while speaking to TMZ, seemed to think that the NFL had gone too far in suspending the […]

Calvin Ridley’s season-long suspension shook the NFL world to its core. However, it sounds like multiple teams showed interest in the Atlanta Falcons’ star receiver. As of now, there are rumors regarding the Philadelphia Eagles as being one of those franchises that nearly made the move to acquire Ridley. According to Jay Glazer, the Falcons […]

It’s been an interesting offseason so far, but the Atlanta Falcons found themselves in a world of hurt after Calvin Ridley was found gambling during his time away from the team. The front office was likely to trade him to another franchise, but now, Ridley will be sitting the sidelines for another full year. For […]

The NFL released shocking news that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on games. Ridley missed games last season as he stepped away to focus on his mental health. He will now miss an entire campaign, putting the Falcons in a difficult spot. Ridley is the […]

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 […]