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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 […]

The NFL is planning to release its preseason and regular-season schedule at some point this week, though some don’t “think any international games (are) coming this year,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The league had previously lined up the Jacksonville Jaguars to host two games in London and the Arizona Cardinals to host another in […]

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired defensive lineman Charles Harris in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, according to Jason Butt of The Athletic. The Falcons will send the Dolphins an undisclosed draft pick in return. Harris is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played 14 games, registering 23 tackles and a half […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had a whirlwind of an offseason that included the shocking release of Todd Gurley. Despite owing him money, Gurley won’t be filing a grievance against Los Angeles this offseason. Earlier this offseason, due to their dire cap situation, the Rams began fielding offers for the All-Pro running back. After having […]

Atlanta Falcons veteran left tackle Jake Matthews has a new star running back to block for in the NFC South club’s loaded offense. Released Los Angeles Rams rusher Todd Gurley signed with the Falcons earlier this month, inking a one-year deal worth $6 million. Despite losing appeal with the Rams, Gurley, 25, already has a […]

Atlanta Falcons pass-rusher Takk McKinley will now become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 after the team opted to decline his fifth-year option, per ESPN’s Vaughn McClure. McKinley, the 26th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of UCLA, has spent the last three seasons in Atlanta as a major contributor to the team’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons have experienced some significant turnover to their roster this offseason. It remains to be seen whether or not defensive end Takkarist McKinley will be part of their long-term plans. McKinley recently took to Twitter to break the news himself that the Falcons have declined the fifth-year option on his rookie deal: https://twitter.com/Takk/status/1255530576880316419 […]

Draft busts like Aundray Bruce, Joe Profit and Bruce Pickens remain a stain on the NFL Draft history of the Atlanta Falcons. However, although the Dirty Birds have their fair share of poor draft choices, the franchise has also been able to find exceptional talent outside the draft’s early picks. Some of the best players […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 65 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 65 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 65 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their immediate takeaways from the first […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been listed as a team that is keen on moving up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Atlanta tried to make a blockbuster trade to select Chase Young with the No. 2 pick. Falcons been aggressive this week in calling teams […]

NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has apparently encouraged new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady to change teams this offseason. “I spoke to Tom briefly at the Super Bowl,” Brett Favre said Wednesday on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk. “They did the Top 100 and […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a lot of holes up and down their roster, but one of their biggest needs is at cornerback. As a result, the Falcons may be looking to move up to land one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL Draft this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport notes […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, who was released by the Los Angeles Rams, revealed he only wanted to play for the Falcons. “I had a couple of places I was thinking about, but it was really Atlanta, Gurley said in a interview with SiriusXMNFL. Every offseason I kind of weigh my options whether it’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly expected to be one of the most aggressive teams in the 2020 NFL Draft, which could include trading into the top five. It’s no secret that the Falcons could improve on both sides of the ball, with defense expected to be their main focus in the draft. However, it seems […]

With Matt Ryan turning 35 years old next month, the Atlanta Falcons may need to start thinking about their future at quarterback. Apparently, they already are. According to Jason Butt of The Athletic, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said that the club is “always interested” in drafting quarterbacks. That came in response to a question […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley was once considered one of the best running backs in the NFL. However, after suffering a left knee injury in 2018, Gurley hasn’t looked like the same player as he was before. During a recent interview with ESPN, former Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan made a bold claim […]

One league that has run into probably the fewest problems related to the coronavirus pandemic is the NFL. Due to it being the offseason, the NFL hasn’t had to cancel any games — yet.Can the NFL actually start the season on time? Sure, free agency has been been changed, OTAs have been cancelled and the […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 62 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 62 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 62 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL Mock Draft live […]

The Atlanta Falcons are among the teams that may be set to trade up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. As usual, there are plenty of rumors surrounding which teams could make moves in the draft, and the Falcons seem to be in that group. Atlanta currently holds the No. 16 pick, […]

It’s only inevitable that every team is going to have some bad draft picks and it’s no different for the Atlanta Falcons. Not many of these busts have come in the last few years, but there is still plenty to choose from throughout their history. Let’s breakdown the five biggest NFL busts in Falcons history. […]

The Atlanta Falcons were busy ushering in some significant changes through free agency this offseason. It seems they may look to maintain their aggressive approach in the 2020 NFL Draft as well. The Falcons currently own the No. 16 pick in this year’s draft. General manager Thomas Dimitroff has indicated that teams have inquired about […]

The Atlanta Falcons have high hopes going into the 2020 NFL season. Head coach Dan Quinn already has an idea of the players he will be relying on to help spark a potential resurgence. Quinn recently offered up some high praise for the right side of his offensive line in guard Chris Lindstrom and tackle […]

There are usually plenty of trades during the NFL Draft, and rumors have been swirling about what teams might be looking to move around. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons are three teams that are looking to move up in the first round of the […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract after being released by the Los Angeles Rams, will be wearing the No. 21. That jersey number is the same number Deion Sanders wore for the Falcons during the first five seasons of his Hall of Fame career. During a radio interview […]