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Count Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank among those who were happy to see the New Orleans Saints go down against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Of course, Blank had some extra incentive to root against the NFC South division-rival Saints, as the Super Bowl will be played at Mercedes-Benz […]

The NFC South will not have a team in the Super Bowl this year. However, it appears as though there is not a comradery-centered atmosphere going on among the NFC’s four southern-based teams — namely three in particular. It is safe to say that both the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers are thrilled that the […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is replacing Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz on the Pro Bowl roster, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. Ertz decided to withdraw from the trip to Honolulu. Hooper hauled in 71 receptions for 660 yards and four touchdowns on the year. The 24-year-old, who played his collegiate football […]

Another NFL player has reportedly been involved in an incident at a hotel. This time it’s Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley, who has been detained by authorities in Los Angeles and is currently undergoing a mental evaluation, per TMZ Sports. Details of the incident are hard to come by as of the moment, but a […]

The Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff knows what’s at stake next season for himself and head coach Dan Quinn, but owner Arthur Blank obviously kept the two for next season for a reason. Dimitroff spoke on how crucial next season is in regards to he and Quinn’s future. “We know it. We’ve talked about it at […]

The NFL rumor mill is churning in overtime with the claims that beleaguered player Antonio Brown has effectively ended his time with the Steelers thanks to his antics (though his beef with Ben Roethlisberger didn’t help him any), and now, the wide receiver might be heading to Atlanta to play with the Falcons. But Julio […]

Dirk Koetter did not remain unemployed for very long. One week after being fired from his post as Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach, Koetter has landed a job as the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In addition, the Falcons also hired Mike Mularkey as tight ends coach, according […]

Dirk Koetter has a new job if he wants it. According to  D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach may be moving a little further north to Atlanta, after the Falcons offered him the offensive coordinator position not long ago. Koetter quickly became the front-runner for the Falcons’ position […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reached an agreement on an adjusted contract with the team before reporting to training camp last July, with the Falcons saying they would revisit Jones’ desire for an entirely new deal in 2019. Well, now, Atlanta seems prepared to deliver on its promise, according to Matthew Tabeek of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are making it well know that they want to make re-signing defensive tackle Grady Jarrett a big priority this offseason. It wasn’t exactly an ideal year for the Falcons, as they struggled to a 7-9 record after previously earning back-to-back trips to the postseason. However, now the organization must focus on retooling […]

The 2018 NFL season has come to an end for the Atlanta Falcons with the team failing to make the playoffs. Although Matt Ryan and company are on the outside looking in on the postseason this year, the quarterback-wide receiver duo of Ryan and Julio Jones put up some monster numbers this season. With the 2018 campaign […]

The Atlanta Falcons could be seeking out a familiar face to fill their void at offensive coordinator after the team recently parted ways with former OC Steve Sarkisian. According to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure the reunion is very much a possibility for Atlanta. “Dirk Koetter scheduled to interview for the Falcons’ offensive coordinator position on Saturday, […]

Dirk Koetter, who was just fired as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, may not be unemployed for long. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Koetter is currently the leading candidate for the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator job. This wouldn’t be the first time Koetter served as the offensive coordinator, as he served in the […]

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is reportedly expecting to get an interview with the Atlanta Falcons for the same position. Bevell served in the role with the Seahawks for six years before being fired back in January. Now, with the Falcons firing former offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian on Monday as a part of […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly set to clean house by firing offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel, and special teams coach Keith Armstrong. It was a disappointing 2018 campaign for the Falcons, as they started 4-9 overall before winning their final three games of the regular season. That kept Atlanta out of the playoffs […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan surprised everyone by catching his first-ever receiving touchdown in the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons finished 7-9 overall on the season with the thrilling 34-32 victory, and it was Ryan’s receiving score that stood out as one of the most noteworthy plays of the game. Calvin Ridley […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught his 10th touchdown pass of the season in his team’s season-ending win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, setting a Falcons rookie record for the most touchdown catches in a single season: Calvin Ridley's 10th receiving touchdown of the season sets a Falcons rookie record. — […]

The Atlanta Falcons have nothing to play for during the final week of the regular season, so they might as well break out some trick plays just for the heck of it, right? Like this one that involved quarterback Matt Ryan catching—yes; catching—a touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, for example: Matt Ryan with a […]

Dan Quinn’s job as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons is safe, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. However, the Falcons are likely to search for new coordinators. Both offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel are both at risk of losing their jobs, as Atlanta has limped to a 6-9 record […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Tevin Coleman have not yet officially been ruled out for the team’s Week 17 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s been far from an ideal season for the Falcons, as they were sitting at 4-9 on the year a few weeks ago before back-to-back wins […]

Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher applied one of the biggest hits you will ever see by a punter on Sunday afternoon, drilling Carolina Panthers returner Kenjon Barner in the first half of the Falcons’ win. Afterward, Barner had some fun at his own expense, tweeting that Barner’s hit was “disrespectful”: @MattBosher5 this offseason I’m coming […]

Who said punters can’t hit? Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher proved anyone who thought that wrong on Sunday afternoon, laying a vicious hit on Carolina Panthers returner Kenjon Barner. KICKER WITH THE HIT STICK 😤 (via @thecheckdown)https://t.co/djrLL9Y8qR — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 23, 2018 Got to love Bosher’s reaction, too. Not sure I’ve ever seen […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is a game-time decision to play in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers due to hip and rib injuries. However, the belief is he will play through those injuries, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Falcons will work out WR Julio Jones this morning to double check, […]

In the days leading into Week 16 action against the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones has been limited in his availability on the practice field. According to Jason Butt of The Athletic, Jones was able to take a step forward with his participation in Friday’s practice that may put him on […]

Atlanta Falcon star wide receiver Julio Jones is questionable yet again heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Carolina Panthers. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, head coach Dan Quinn spoke on his star receiver’s status for Sunday. “We’ve been through this before with him where we’ll take it through the first couple of days and see what […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan believes that playing into his 40s is certainly a possibility due to the way that he prepares each season. It hasn’t been a great season for the Falcons in terms of finding success, with Ryan and company currently sitting at 5-9 on the year following the Week 15 win over […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will not return this season after landing on injured reserve for most of the year due to a groin injury. Freeman underwent surgery back in October and has not played since the Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the fifth-year back posting just 14 carries for 68 yards […]

The Atlanta Falcons have promoted running back Jeremy Langford to the active roster, according to Will McFadden of the Falcons’ official team website. Langford last played in the NFL with the Chicago Bears back in 2016, rushing for 200 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 3.2 yards per carry. He also caught 19 passes for […]

The Atlanta Falcons are set to wrap up a disappointing 2018 campaign falling well short of reaching the playoffs after what has been an atrocious second half of the season. This has also once again shifted much of the attention toward the team making some possible coaching changes centered on offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. According […]

With only two weeks remaining in the 2018 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is still far from clear. Three teams have clinched their division in the NFC, while six teams vie for the conference’s final three playoff spots. The playoff picture in the AFC is even murkier, as only two teams have clinched a playoff […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is set to undergo surgery for a torn meniscus after being injured in the team’s Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith exited the game in the fourth quarter after posting nine carries for 34 yards, and it’s clear now that it was an injury that will have […]

After Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman punctured the Arizona Cardinals defense for 145 yards and a touchdown during a blowout win on Sunday, Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones sang his praises. “I mean, he’s an amazing running back,” said Jones, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “He doesn’t get the credit he deserves, but […]

With his six receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown in the Atlanta Falcons’ 40-14 win against the Arizona Cardinals, Julio Jones became the fifth player in NFL history to have three seasons with at least 1,500 receiving yards. He joins Jerry Rice, Antonio Brown, Marvin Harrison, and Andre Johnson. This season, Jones has 100 […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been suffering from an illness this week and was sent home to recover ahead of this Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Julio Jones, who went home sick yesterday, is at present for practice today. DQ said yesterday he’s expected to play Sunday. — Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) December […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is closing in on Roddy White’s franchise record for receiving yards. Jones needs just 381 yards to overtake his former teammate for top spot. Jones is still a long way back from the NFL’s all-time record held by Jerry Rice, but White believes the Falcons star can do it. […]

We’ve reached Week 15 of the NFL season, and that means the playoff race is really starting to heat up for many teams around the league. Some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack with only three games left in the regular season, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. 1. Kansas […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered yet another disappointing loss on Sunday afternoon, dropping their fifth straight game in a 34-20 defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. It has pushed them completely out of the playoff picture with three games left in the regular season. Following the game, head coach Dan Quinn voiced that […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones broke an incredible NFL record during Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. 🚨 Record Alert 🚨 Julio Jones just became the first player in NFL history with 1,400 receiving yards in 5 straight seasons. Jones was tied with Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison who had 1,400 receiving yards […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has missed nearly the entire season with a groin injury and was placed on injured reserved back in Week 6. Devonta Freeman was recently rehabbing in Philly. Was here at practice today observing. Dan Quinn is not ruling him out for the remainder of the season yet. Still a […]