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While the Atlanta Falcons mull over the possibility of trading for Myles Garrett, or pursuing D.J. Reed in free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins offered up a defiant take on his future after the late-season benching. Cousins said he’s not done, according to GMFB: Overtime via nfl.com. “I definitely feel like I have a lot of […]

The Atlanta Falcons got their defensive coordinator position taken care of, and they are currently seeking free-agent help. But a player who could change everything for 2025 must come via trade. And here is the perfect trade the Falcons must offer the Browns for Myles Garrett. Let’s face it, the Falcons had almost zero pass […]

The New York Jets hired former cornerback Aaron Glenn as their next head coach. But that does not mean they are going to keep their defensive free agents. DJ Reed has publicly said he is ready to leave the Jets and has plenty of potential homes in NFL free agency. Which one would be the […]

The Atlanta Falcons repositioned themselves as a threat to the NFC South title under Raheem Morris. Atlanta stayed in contention for the division crown until falling in its season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Now it’s time to bolster the roster via the trade market. Morris and the Falcons have limited cap space to work […]

The New York Giants are trying to fill out their coaching staff for 2025 and they have found an accomplished defensive backs coach on the other side of their building. New York Jets safeties coach and former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel will be taking over the DB room next season. “The Giants are […]

After the running back position saw a bit of a decline in respect over the last few seasons, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson sent the ultimate endorsement to Saquon Barkley on X after his impressive performance to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the NFC Championship game. “Man Saquon thank you for making us RB’s […]

The Washington Commanders dominated the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, and they were leading by two touchdowns late in the game. The Lions still had enough time, but it felt like the game was pretty much over, and Commanders owner Josh Harris was seen on the field. After panning the camera to him, Tom […]

The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, per Adam Schefter, a very important change to a defense that finished 23rd in the NFL with total defense last season. Ulbrich, who was the interim head coach of the New York Jets in 2024, spent some time in the Big Apple […]

The Atlanta Falcons announcedannounced on Saturday that they have interviewed former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus for their vacant defensive coordinator position. The move comes as the team continues its search for a leader to revamp a defense that struggled during the 2024 season. Eberflus is the seventh candidate to interview for the role, […]

Kirk Cousins is the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran QB just signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons to leave the Minnesota Vikings after six seasons. However, his struggles led to the Falcons benching him after 14 games in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins was a fourth-round draft pick […]

Kirk Cousins’ net worth in 2025 is $160 million. Cousins is a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. He spent the previous six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. However, Cousins signed a four-year $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons prior to the 2024 season only to be replaced as starter by a rookie […]

The Atlanta Falcons could have a reunion with Jessie Bates and his former defensive coordinator, Lou Anarumo, according to Colleen Wolfe on X. After the latter was fired by the Cincinnati Bengals, he’s an open coach on the market. Plus, the Falcons fired their defensive coordinator after a difficult season. The All-Pro safety was with […]

In addition to their overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers to close out their season, two members of the Atlanta Falcons also took losses in their wallets, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. Wide receiver Drake London was hit with a $11,255 fine for taunting after catching a touchdown pass at the end of the first […]

The Atlanta Falcons are far from the worst team in the NFL but are in a state of uncertainty after missing the 2024-2025 playoffs. After a frustrating end to the 2024 season, the Falcons have a lot of work to do in the upcoming offseason, beginning with the 2025 NFL free agency window, which opens […]

The Atlanta Falcons spent much of the last year working furiously to formulate a promising vision for the future. Their aggressive approach has produced mixed results thus far, culminating with a sour end to the 2024-25 campaign. Management is quick to course correct, though, and is already making key changes to the coaching staff. Atlanta […]

After positioning themselves as the preseason favorite to win the NFC South division during the 2024 NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons stumbled to an 8-9 finish and now enter a sixth consecutive offseason without a division title, and even worse, without a winning record. If we’re looking to assign blame for why the Falcons failed […]

While the Atlanta Falcons missed the playoffs, they have found their quarterback of the present and future in Michael Penix. But Penix’s emergence has left Kirk Cousins’ future with the Falcons hanging in the balance. The Falcons are going to try and trade Cousins, but his contract could make that difficult. If they don’t find […]

With the College Football offseason right around the corner, Colorado Football Head Coach Deion Sanders will be hard at work recruiting and trying to earn the signatures of his targeted prospects. Sanders has also been working with Nike to revive his signature Nike Air Diamond Turf sneaker line, which will continue with this upcoming releases […]

Unfortunately for the Atlanta Falcons, their season came to an end after Week 18. The Falcons (8-9) allowed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to reclaim the NFC South by defeating the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Meanwhile, Atlanta failed to secure their own victory, falling to the Carolina Panthers. Now, the Falcons turn their attention to […]

The Atlanta Falcons were primed for a rebirth after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped out as a strong regression candidate. But speculation ceases to matter when the games are played, and despite losing twice to the former, the Bucs snared their fourth straight NFC South title and fifth […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 44-38 in overtime to end the season 8-9. They entered the day needing a win and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to make the playoffs. Neither of those things happened, and their season is over. Their defense allowed the best game of Bryce Young’s career but the […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end on Sunday, even though it was extended for just a little bit. A Week 18 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers stings for a franchise now missing the playoffs for the seventh straight season. This was supposed to be a season of hope, a season of change. […]

The Atlanta Falcons saw their season come to an end, being eliminated from playoff contention in Week 18. After falling to the Carolina Panthers, head coach Raheem Morris. While the Falcons were able to force overtime, they ultimately lost 44-38. Morris was quick to take his frustrations out on Atlanta’s defense, via Josh Kendall of […]

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for their Week 18 battle against the Carolina Panthers, they could be doing so without receiver Darnell Mooney. After a limited practice on Thursday, Mooney was downgraded to a non-participant on Friday, causing the Falcons’ receiver to likely be sidelined on Sunday with a shoulder injury, per Ian Rapoport on […]

As the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Panthers in the final week of the regular season, the continuous talk has been about quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the rookie who has impressed recently. Another aspect has been the Falcons benching Kirk Cousins to give Penix a look as the first-year player speaks about the support […]

It’s the start of the New Year, and Norfolk State football has hired Michael Vick as their next head coach, ushering in a new era of their program. Although Vick doesn’t have formal coaching experience, he’s cemented a legacy in football both at the collegiate and professional levels. The Atlanta Falcons, the team that drafted […]

The Carolina Panthers end their season with a trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium as they visit the Atlanta Falcons. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Panthers-Falcons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Panthers-Falcons Last Game – Matchup History The Falcons beat the Panthers […]

It’s do-or-die for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18—and they don’t even have the final say in whether they survive or not. The Falcons (8-8) had a chance to control their own destiny but squandered it with a road loss to the Washington Commanders. Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels made sure Atlanta never […]

The NFC playoff picture still has some sorting out to do in the final week of the regular season, but the Washington Commanders have secured their spot in the postseason. In a game flexed to Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons traveled to the nation’s capital to face the Commanders in a matchup with massive […]

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping for a much different result Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. Needing to win their final two games to secure the NFC South crown and a playoff berth, the Falcons faltered. Now, their destiny is out of their hands, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poised to clinch their fourth consecutive […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday Night Football against the Washington Commanders in what felt like a must-win game. Unfortunately for Atlanta, it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, securing not only the win but also a spot in the NFC playoffs—something the Falcons now find increasingly out of reach. Winning in Week 17 wouldn’t have […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost a big game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, but tensions were apparently high before the game even started. As Commanders’ fans were watching the Falcons players walk back to the locker room, some of them decided to start heckling Matthew Judon. Judon seemed interested in what the fans […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ playoff hopes now rest on the shoulders of the New Orleans Saints following Sunday night’s bitter 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders. Questionable clock management ultimately sullied an impressive fourth-quarter showing for Michael Penix Jr. and the offense, plunging the team out of first place in the NFC South. Facing immense […]

The Atlanta Falcons are still alive in the NFC South playoff hunt. Atlanta suffered a brutal overtime loss against Washington on Sunday night which makes their chances of winning the division much lower. However, there is still a path for the Falcons to win the division and make the postseason next week. Falcons fans also […]

With playoff implications for both teams riding on the results of Sunday Night Football in Week 17, Washington Commanders fans and Atlanta Falcons fans were all across social media, showcasing their passion for their respective teams. And once the Commanders won following a thrilling end, that buzz grew even bigger. After driving down the field […]

Before the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 17 matchup against the Washington Commanders, the news of former President of the United States Jimmy Carter— a proud Georgian— passing away shook the world. As a long-time friend of President Carter, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank released a statement on X from the team’s account. Blank’s statement encapsulated their […]

Michael Penix Jr. is starting his NFL career as an engaged man. The Atlanta Falcons rookie QB who had his first NFL game against the New York Giants at home winning, 34-7, announced that he is engaged to his girlfriend Olivia Carter. The rookie shared the announcement on Instagram Saturday (Dec. 28) in a video […]

Michael Penix Jr.’s fiancée is Olivia Carter. Penix is an NFL quarterback after the Atlanta Falcons selected him in the 2024 NFL Draft. Penix got promoted to QB1 in Week 16 of his rookie season after Kirk Cousins struggled, and the lefty then got engaged to Carter just days later. Let’s take a look at […]

Week 17’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders has become a crucial game in the NFC playoff picture. So much so that the NFL flexed that game to Sunday night. The Falcons (8-7) have clawed their way back into first place in the NFC South, while the Commanders (10-5) remain […]