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The Atlanta Falcons lost tight end Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns in free agency back in March, leaving a rather gaping hole at the position. However, the Falcons feel they have found a fine replacement: Hayden Hurst. Atlanta acquired Hurst in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens shortly after Hooper departed, and quarterback Matt […]

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since the end of 2016, but if it were up to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Kaepernick would have a place somewhere in the league. Speaking on Kaepernick on Tuesday, Ryan said that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback “should have every opportunity to be back in […]

The Atlanta Falcons made one of the bigger moves this offseason when they signed veteran free agent Todd Gurley. Gurley is still in the prime of his career as an elite superstar running back. And he adds what could be one of the missing pieces to an Atlanta team that could contend for a Super […]

The coronavirus pandemic has prevented certain teams from conducting physicals with free agents they’ve signed and the Atlanta Falcons can cross off an important name off of their list. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Todd Gurley passed his physical with Atlanta on Monday. After having an agreement with Atlanta for nearly two months, Todd Gurley […]

A lot of people have come out and marched on the streets to protest the death of George Floyd and countless others at the hands of police. Just recently, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn also joined the protests in calling for police reform and stopping racial injustice, particularly for the African American community. Per […]

The Atlanta Falcons signed Todd Gurley earlier this offseason and he’s already turning heads within the organization. Despite the unusual circumstances this offseason, Matt Ryan spoke about how Gurley has handled himself. In a conversation with Vaughn McClure of ESPN, Ryan shared how impressive Gurley has been in his short time with the Falcons: “I’ve […]

There have been a number of NFL quarterbacks that have used their platform to stand in solidarity with the African American community following the death of George Floyd. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is now doing what he can to play his part in sparking a change. Ryan has since established a GoFundMe fundraiser with […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been to a pair of Super Bowls, though the always dangerous NFC South franchise has unfortunately never managed to capture a title. Originally breaking into the NFL all the way back in 1966, just ahead of the 1970 merger, the Falcons have reached the postseason 14 times—including as a result of […]

Since their appearance in Super Bowl LI, the Atlanta Falcons have a combined record of 24-24 and have failed to reach the postseason in two of the last three seasons. If the team wants to get back to being true contenders in the NFC, several players will have to take their games to the next […]

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan wrote some words on the tragedy of George Floyd’s death on Instagram for his followers on Saturday. Floyd, an African-American man who asphyxiated while in custody by the Minneapolis Police Department officers last week, has been a beacon for social justice activists to lead protests across the nation this […]

Although Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst has not been in town very long, he is doing what he can to make an impact on the community amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. His efforts to address the stigma of talking about depression and suicide have already helped him reach out to those dealing with it. […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued a statement on Sunday calling for people to come together following the death of George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis. Blank said Americans must continue to try to move the needle and push for actionable measures (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): Blank said in his statement he […]

Matt Ryan understands that the Atlanta Falcons can’t get off to a slow start as they have in recent seasons. Following a dismal year from the Falcons, Ryan shared Atlanta’s key to success for the 2020 NFL season. While making an appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter, Ryan spoke about what the Falcons need to do to […]

Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack knows there are going to be a couple of big downfalls if they have to play in empty stadiums in the fall. He knows how important the crowd noise is to cover up the calls he is making out. If it’s loud and clear when he is making calls, teams […]

There is an impressive amount of talent at the wide receiver position in the NFL, but one of the clear-cut best receivers in the league is DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals. Hopkins has been named to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams over the course of his seven-year career, with no signs of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, regarded mostly for the team’s infamous cream-colored throwback uniforms and a lone Super Bowl title from almost two decades ago, have been around for quite some time with the NFC South franchise once again on the rise. Although the Buccaneers have encountered some tumultuous portions of the team’s history as Tampa […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had quite the history in the NFL. Since joining the league in 1966, the Falcons have been on a quest for the coveted Super Bowl crown. Although they’ve managed to make it to the playoffs quite a number of times, the NFC South Division contenders have fallen short after agonizing losses […]

The Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1966, first playing against some heavy hitters in the NFC West before divisional realignment occurred in 2002. In that time, the Falcons have developed a healthy rivalry were several other franchises. 5. San Francisco 49ers Before competing in the NFC South division, the Falcons […]

Superstar quarterback Tom Brady is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the first 20 years of his career, however, he helmed the New England Patriots. During his time with the Patriots, Brady won — a lot. One of his many Super Bowls was Super Bowl 51, and that particular one has become […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is still waiting to get properly settled in his new home after being traded from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. Fortunately, it appears he has already gotten well-acquainted with quarterback Matt Ryan. The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has offered up its […]

The NFC South has undergone plenty of noticeable changes since the 2019 NFL season came to a close. Of course, no moves were felt more throughout the sports world than Tom Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Besides Brady, the Buccaneers were also able to land Rob Gronkowski via trade, even though he possesses […]

Tom Brady is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After 20 years with the New England Patriots, he’s jumped ship (come for the news, stay for the puns) to join the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints in the NFC South. Brady is an obvious Hall of Famer. He has too many […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had an exciting history of great players like Deion Sanders, Michael Vick, and Matt Ryan. What they do not have is a history of winning. The Falcons were born in 1966 and they are currently one of 12 teams without a Super Bowl victory. Atlanta has appeared in two Super Bowls […]

A few seasons ago, the Atlanta Falcons put together an 11-5 record behind quarterback Matt Ryan. As the second seed in the NFC, Atlanta breezed to a conference title, dismantling Green Bay and Seattle on the way. However, Ryan’s team came up short in the Super Bowl, and now the Falcons are coming off their […]

Besides free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft, another of the most interesting aspects of this NFL offseason has been the unveiling of new uniforms for certain teams. Altogether, seven NFL teams chose to make some minor or major tweaks to their uniforms in 2020. Of course, as they prepare to open SoFi Stadium next […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has made quite the impression on the NFL since entering the league in 2011. In nine seasons, Jones has been named to seven Pro Bowl and has been named first-team All-Pro on multiple occasions (2015 and 2016). As a result, Pro Football Focus named Jones their top wideout of […]

Todd Gurley was one of the most talked about players that switched teams this offseason following his surprising release from the Los Angeles Rams. It was a move that many were surprised by, especially due to the fact that Gurley was one of the elite superstars in the NFL just a couple short years ago. […]

The Atlanta Falcons confidently signed Todd Gurley following his release from the Los Angeles Rams despite the injury concerns he possesses. Dirk Koetter, the Falcons offensive coordinator, admits that the team doesn’t know the status of Gurley’s health, per ESPN’s Field Yates. Falcons OC Dirk Koetter on RB Todd Gurley: "He can do everything. He’s […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is embracing the necessity of virtual sessions. Rather than focusing on the inconveniences caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Quinn said he has enjoyed the opportunity to teach incoming rookies concepts and even be a little more specific in terms of addressing players individually. Quinn also told D. Orlando Ledbetter […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been an NFL franchise for more than half a century. A team with that long history has featured some great players along the way, with a number of them acquired via free agency. There are a few among those that stood out as cream of the crop acquisitions, and made their […]

The Atlanta Falcons currently have 89 players on the roster and it seems likely that the team could add another kicker. Regardless of who they sign, Younghoe Koo appears to be headed toward a kicking competition this offseason. As of this moment, Koo is the only kicker on Atlanta’s roster. While the offseason continues to […]

The conclusion of Todd Gurley’s tenure with the Los Angeles Rams didn’t go as planned and the All-Pro running back is still waiting on the money that is owed to him. In response to holdup, Gurley is refusing to speak to his former teammates until he gets paid. “‘I still ain’t got my money, so […]

Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack has become a baker during quarantine, but it wasn’t on purpose. Mack said that he went to order a bag of flour on Amazon but didn’t pay attention to how big the bag was. Instead of buying a small bag like he though, Mack was shipped a 50-pound bag. “I […]

The NFL continues to configure ways to make sure the 2020 season is conducted despite the coronavirus pandemic. In response to the NFL’s desire to have a season, Alex Mack of the Atlanta Falcons believes the health of the players needs to be prioritized, per ESPN’s Vaughn McClure. “I think the whole planet is anxiously […]

Legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre appears to be off the hook for now as he has apparently righted a major wrong. It was recently revealed that Favre, who played for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Jets as a result of his illustrious professional football career, was paid more than […]

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre currently find himself in trouble. The Green Bay Packers legend might owe a lot of money. Favre apparently received over $1.1 million in various payments to make appearances that he did not ultimately follow through on. It is also worth noting that remains to be seen as to whether Brett […]

The NFC South has undergone one heck of a makeover this offseason, particularly under center. For the first time since 2010, Cam Newton will not be at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers at the start of the season. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have brought in legendary signal-caller Tom Brady. The Buccaneers’ move to land […]

The Atlanta Falcons have appeared in two Super Bowls and either team could have a strong argument for the best team in franchise history. During the 2016 season, the Falcons looked to have the greatest team in their history wrapped up after being up 28-3 against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Instead […]

The Atlanta Falcons are not new when it comes to disappointment. Among those head-scratching moments are questionable decisions in obtaining players thru free agency. Whether it’s giving big contracts to players that failed to produce, or to sign someone to bolster their needs only to make it worse, Atlanta had their fair share of swings […]