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It is no secret that the Detroit Lions have been shopping Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, who is slated to be traded away from the Motor City sooner rather than later. However, in an interesting turn of events, the Lions seem to have already found Slay’s replacement even before actually shipping him out of town. […]

Another pretty big domino has fallen in free agency. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, former Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Dante Fowler has agreed to a three-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. #Rams free agent pass-rusher Dante Fowler is expected to sign with the #Falcons, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. A high-end pass-rusher […]

The Atlanta Falcons have experienced some significant turnover this offseason. It seems they have opted to keep it going with the release of running back Devonta Freeman. The Falcons announced that they will be parting ways with Freeman and will allow him to explore free agency, via Twitter: “Certainly would like to thank Devonta for […]

While it is no secret that former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has already played his last snap for the AFC West franchise, it remains to be seen as to where the former first-round NFL Draft pick ultimately lands this offseason. Now officially an unrestricted free agent after previously holding out for a […]

With Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper signing a record-breaking four-year, $44 million deal with the Cleveland Browns, the Atlanta Falcons quickly needed to find a replacement for their young playmaker. The team didn’t waste much time as per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons have agreed on a trade with the Baltimore Ravens that would […]

The Atlanta Falcons are moving on from former Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Falcons plan on releasing the former two-time Pro Bowl selection. The 28-year-old returned to a healthy campaign in 2019 after missing 14 games in 2018 due to groin surgery. While Freeman was able […]

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release seven-year veteran Desmond Trufant, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Trufant was originally a first-round draft selection of the Falcons back in 2013. He had actually served as a starting cornerback since his rookie campaign, but injuries slowed him last season. He missed four games in the middle of […]

The Atlanta Falcons are nearing an agreement on a three-year extension with defensive tackle Tyeler Davison, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN: The Falcons and defensive tackle Tyeler Davison are close to an extension that would keep him Atlanta for the next three seasons, source tells me. Davison was a hidden gem last season as a […]

The Atlanta Falcons would love to retain Austin Hooper this offseason. But there are going to be other teams driving up his price in free agency. Before Hooper tests the open market, he welcomes the interest he’ll be receiving in free agency. “It definitely feels good to know that there’s interest out there for me,” […]

Austin Hooper figures to be the most coveted tight end in free agency and he should see a significant increase in salary this offseason. Regardless of whether or not the Atlanta Falcons re-sign him, Hooper is expected to reset the tight end market at $10 million annually. When Hooper was selected by the Falcons in […]

The Atlanta Falcons likely won’t have the resources to re-sign Austin Hooper this offseason, but there will be a handful of teams interested in him. Prior to his impending free agency, Hooper made some interesting comments about Tom Brady. “Of course (I’d want to play with him), everyone would love to play with Tom Brady,” […]

There are every-day workers that are feeling the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Arthur Blank is doing right by his employees. Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has committed to paying hourly employees that aren’t working due to the coronavirus. Just about every sport you can think of has been suspended or […]

The Atlanta Falcons dug themselves into a deep hole at the start of the 2019 season—a hole that they dug so deep, they couldn’t climb their way out of, no matter how hard they tried. The Falcons began last season 1-7. There’s not much hope of turning the 2019 campaign around at that point. Atlanta […]

Deion Jones is preparing to enter his fifth season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2020 and Jeff Ulbrich, the team’s assistant head coach and linebackers coach, believes the best is yet to come from Jones. While speaking about his potential, Ulbrich showered Jones with praise. “Deion is a guy that I see has the potential […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is set to be the best tight end on the open market once free agency begins next week, and the expectation is that he will receive a massive pay day as a result. As a matter of fact, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network says that Hooper is going to […]

The free agency period of the offseason is nearly a week away and teams in the NFC South will be heavily involved. Over the past few seasons, the New Orleans Saints have been the team to beat in the division. Last month, Drew Brees announced that he would be returning for his 20th season in […]

The Atlanta Falcons are among the shortlist of teams that currently have less than $10 million in cap space before free agency. But Thomas Dimitroff — the GM of the Falcons — is confident in the team’s future. Nearly a week until free agency, Dimitroff spoke out on how the team is approaching the offseason […]

If the Atlanta Falcons are going to trade up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the struggling NFC South franchise might as well go all out in the process. While the Falcons have already been rumored to at least be exploring the opportunity of moving up in the first round of April’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons currently have the 16th pick in the first round of the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. However, a lot can happen between now and when they make their selection. According to Grant Gordon of NFL.com, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff says don’t count them out when it comes to making a trade. “I […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had issues with their pass rush in the past. In fact, last year their defense recorded just 28 sacks, tied for the second fewest in the entire NFL. Things are getting even worse too, as the Falcons won’t be bringing back Vic Beasley (who led the team with eight sacks last […]

Could there be a reunion in the Pacific Northwest this offseason? According to some recent Twitter banter, depending how hard you read into things of this nature, veteran pass rusher Bruce Irvin could be making his return to the Seattle Seahawks after some time away from the heralded NFC West franchise. The Seahawks could possibly […]

The Atlanta Falcons rank in the bottom 10 in the league in passing yards allowed per game, passing touchdowns allowed, opposing quarterback completion percentage, and a whole host of other pass-defense statistics. And while Atlanta has multiple needs they need to address in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft (edge rusher, defensive line, […]

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran offensive tackle John Wetzel on Monday, ending the fifth-year lineman’s relationship with the NFC South team following one season in Georgia, per ProFootballTalk. Wetzel, 28, signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in April of last year and was later released during training camp before the regular season. However, due […]

The Denver Broncos have been rumored as a team that could be playing overseas in 2020, and it’s becoming clear on who they will face. Before next season’s schedule is revealed, Vic Fangio is ‘assuming’ that Denver will play the Atlanta Falcons in England next season. #Broncos playing in London as visiting team against #Falcons […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is set to test the market as a free agent this offseason. It appears the Washington Redskins are among the teams interesting in landing his services. According to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure, Washington has expressed serious interest in Hooper: The Redskins are one of the teams that have a strong […]

The Green Bay Packers have a big offseason ahead of them if they hope to regroup and come back strong in the 2020 NFL season. It appears they may be looking to make a splash in free agency by signing Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper. Hooper is set to test the market as a […]

The Chicago Bears released wide receiver Taylor Gabriel on Friday. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $26 million deal with the Bears in 2018, but was cut midway through the contact. Gabriel thrived in his first season in Chicago, posting career highs in catches (67) and receiving yards (688). He battled through two concussions last season, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to allow tight end Austin Hooper and linebacker De’Vondre Campbell to test the free-agent market, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Rapoport notes that the Falcons have not ruled out keeping either player, the likelihood is that both guys will receive big-time pay days in March. Hooper will […]

The Atlanta Falcons will likely head into the 2020 season with the backup quarterback position locked in. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Falcons have picked up Matt Schaub’s $2 million option for next season. Schaub originally signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in 2016 worth $2.75 million in 2016. Schaub then signed a […]

The Atlanta Falcons own the No. 16 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and it’s unclear what their plan is with the pick. Among the players they could select, K’Lavon Chaisson would be a perfect first-round pick for the Falcons. Just a day after the Kansas City Chiefs were crowned Super Bowl champions, the Falcons […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is set to hit free agency in March, and when he does, he will be the best player available at his position. Taking that into consideration, it’s no surprise that Hooper is expected to reset the market for tight ends: “Let’s say like $44 million over four years, and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of their second straight season of missing the playoffs after going 7-9. Despite the Falcons failing to live up to expectations, they chose to keep Dan Quinn as their head coach for next season. Considering how the last two seasons have unfolded, Quinn will likely begin 2020 on the […]

Devonta Freeman was once a force in the Atlanta Falcons’ backfield, but over the last couple of seasons, the running back has lost a whole lot of his luster. In 2018, Freeman played in just two games due to a groin injury that ultimately required surgery, and this past year, he rushed for just 656 […]

The Atlanta Falcons are likely to cut running back Devonta Freeman this offseason, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. There was a time when Freeman was one of the better halfbacks in the NFL. Those days are long gone. Freeman is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played 14 games and […]

The Atlanta Falcons got off to a slow start to the 2019 season and it really put them in a tough spot for the rest of their season. Even with a strong finish, they couldn’t do enough to make the playoffs. Matt Ryan is getting older, and time is running out for him to win […]

Every offseason, there are a whole lot of surprise cuts around the NFL. One such name who could end up falling victim to the roster crunch this offseason is Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. There was a time when Freeman was one of the better halfbacks in the league. While he was never one […]

The achievements Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has managed to rack up throughout his nine seasons in the NFL are nothing short of incredible. The latest example of Jones’ excellence came on his birthday. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the 12,125 career receiving yards he racked up before turning 31 years old trails only […]

The Atlanta Falcons showed some signs of life late during the 2019 season, but it still wasn’t enough to make the playoffs, or even finish with a .500 record. There are still a lot of talented players on the roster, and it isn’t time to start a rebuild yet, which makes this offseason crucial. There […]

The NFC South was top-heavy during the 2019 season with everyone chasing the New Orleans Saints. Depending on what happens this offseason, especially with the quarterbacks in the division, this could be one of the most exciting divisions next season. It should be an exciting offseason to see which of these teams make the big […]