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The Athletic recently released the publication’s latest NFL quarterback rankings while Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan came in at No. 1 on such a list — among tier two signal callers that is. With Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leading the way for The Athletic, Ryan just […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to find their way back into being a contender in the NFL after a disappointing season in 2018. They’ll need Matt Ryan to keep producing at a high-level under center—among other things—for that to come true. Last season, the Falcons may have had a down year in the win column […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Michael Bennett suffered a broken ankle during the first day of Falcons training camp and will require surgery to repair the injury, but Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn says that Bennett could return at some point this year, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bennett is coming off […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that safety J.J. Wilcox will miss the entire 2019 campaign after tearing his ACL in practice on Monday, according to ESPN. This is just the latest in a string of injuries that have occurred to Falcons defensive players over the last year, with their secondary being particularly hit […]

Injuries can be hard to deal with not just physically but also mentally, but for some, it makes them better, and that’s the case for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonte Freeman. Last season Freeman only played in two games after dealing with a groin injury and never getting healthy enough to come back. Freeman opened […]

The Atlanta Falcons started training camp Monday (July 22) to get a head start on their earlier-than-usual preseason bout. The team will face the Denver Broncos in the Hall of Fame exhibition game on Thursday, August 1. With that known, players are competing for roster spots sooner than expected. Some will make it; some won’t. […]

As the Atlanta Falcons began their training camp on Monday, they got Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen. At the same time, the Falcons lost JJ Wilcox for 2019. According to Ian Rapoport, safety JJ Wilcox tore his ACL and is out for the 2019 season. Wilcox suffered the injury during Atlanta’s first training camp practice […]

Just a couple of days after signing defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a big extension, the Atlanta Falcons signed linebacker Deion Jones to a four-year, $57 million extension, with $34 million of the contract guaranteed. With his contract issues out of the way, Jones is ready to get to work with the Falcons and plans […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Michael Bennett suffered an unfortunate injury early in training camp breaking his ankle which will cause him to miss an indefinite period of time. #Falcons DL Michael Bennett, who went down in practice today, suffered a broken ankle and is out indefinitely, sources say. First day of work and already a […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper was unable to take part in the team’s early offseason workouts. Fortunately, it seems he will be back in the mix for Training Camp. Hooper has spent the offseason nursing an ankle injury. According to ESPN’s Vaugh McClure, he is set to finally make his return: We will see […]

Atlanta Falcons safety J.J. Wilcox left practice on Monday due to an apparent leg or knee injury, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Wilcox had difficulty putting weight on his right leg and had to be helped off the field by two of his teammates. For a Falcons team that also has fellow safety […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn says that wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Deion Jones are still rehabbing foot injuries. “(Julio) and Deion are still working, coming off of foot injuries,” Quinn said per Kevin Patra of NFL.com. “So we are going to do, at all cost, with every player always take great care […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reported to camp on Sunday without a new official deal in place, but some around the league think the two sides have an agreement in place. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk points out that the two sides can’t officially agree to a deal until July 26th because that […]

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen played in just three games this past year before suffering a torn Achilles, and as a result, he is not expected to fully participate in practice on Monday. “This is the closest that I’ve been to being back on the field,” Allen said, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The […]

The Atlanta Falcons won just seven games this past season, but they have high hopes going into 2019, and head coach Dan Quinn is liking the way things are turning out for them at the moment: “Every once in a while, things line up for you like you’d like it to, because of what you […]

The Denver Broncos have begun training camp. Many people are watching running backs Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman. Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello had an interesting comparison for their running backs. When talking to the media, Rich Scangarello said that Lindsay and Freeman remind him of the Atlanta Falcons duo from a few years ago. […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently began handing out contracts like they were hosting the Oprah Winfrey show. Guys like Grady Jarrett and Deion Jones received new deals but Julio Jones is still waiting for his. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jones will still report to training camp despite there being no new deal. Jones has […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has already established himself as one of the better tight ends in the game, but Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is expecting even bigger things from Hooper in 2019. “Hooper, the improvement just keeps getting better,” Quinn said, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Now, he’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been serving up new contracts this week like their a hot item on the menu. One of the recipients of a new deal was Deion Jones—who the Falcons are excited to get back this season. Mike Tannenbaum, an ESPN Front Office Insider, pointed out that Atlanta’s defense receives a major boost […]

The Atlanta Falcons have signed linebacker Deion Jones to a four-year, $57 million contract extension, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal features $34 million in guaranteed money and will keep Jones with the Falcons through 2023. Jones is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just six games due to […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman missed just about all of this past season as a result of knee and groin injuries, the latter of which would ultimately require surgery. But now, Freeman is on the mend and should be ready to go for Week 1 to try and reclaim his status as one of […]

In the final hours of the deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contracts with their teams, Grady Jarrett agreed to a four-year, $68 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. But even after getting paid, the defensive lineman is remaining locked in, telling 92.9 The Game that he is “always hungry.” He then added that […]

Deion Jones is on the verge of signing a new deal with the Atlanta Falcons. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the fourth-year veteran could put pen to paper on a lucrative, multi-year extension with the Falcons as early as Wednesday. Deion Jones’ agent Drew Rosenhaus is reportedly in town and the […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is coming off a bit of a breakout year. It seems expectations are now as high as ever going into the 2019 NFL season. Hooper has emerged into one of the most promising, young tight ends in the NFL. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, tight […]

Value is defined by, the regard that something is held to deserve. Teams in the NFL constantly try to maximize their rosters by finding guys who are useful but come at the cheapest price possible. That’s why teams in the NFL who have young quarterbacks are racing to build a talented roster around him. With […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a few players on their roster who are looking for new contracts with the team. On Monday, Atlanta gave Grady Jarrett a new long-term deal, and Deion Jones could be next in line. According to Adam Schefter, Atlanta is set to meet with Jones on Wednesday to discuss a new contract. […]

The Atlanta Falcons were able to come to terms on a four-year, $68 million deal with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. It seems they have now switched their focus to the ongoing negotiations with wide receiver Julio Jones. Both sides have not been shy about expressing their desire to get a deal done. According to NFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett have come to terms on a new contract with the deadline for it fast approaching. Jarrett and the Falcons have agreed on a new, four-year deal worth $68 million. Another deadline deal: Falcons and DT Grady Jarrett reached agreement on a four-year, $68 million deal, sources tell […]

Apparently, there is some hope that the Atlanta Falcons can reach a new deal with defensive lineman Grady Jarrett after all. Earlier on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that it seemed unlikely that the Falcons would be able to come to an agreement with Jarrett before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Monday afternoon, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to reach a new deal with defensive lineman Grady Jarrett before the deadline on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jarrett participated in Falcons minicamp, and there hasn’t been any indication that he will hold out of training camp. Atlanta placed a franchise tag on Jarrett earlier this […]

The Atlanta Falcons had another disappointing season in 2018 after finishing with a 7-9 record. However, Calvin Ridley was a bright spot for Atlanta in a year when the Falcons missed the playoffs. The Falcons picked Ridley 26th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Along with Ridley, the Falcons also have another […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of a disappointing 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games, but there are plenty of reasons for them to be optimistic going into 2019. They still have an MVP-caliber quarterback, their offense is loaded and they are getting healthy on both sides of the ball. That being […]

Over the past couple of seasons, Julio Jones has been longing to receive a new deal from the Atlanta Falcons. Recently, Jones gave some reassurance to fans that he plans on staying in Atlanta. In a video on TMZ Sports, Jones made it be known that he won’t hold out for a new contract with […]

It was just a year ago that Julio Jones re-negotiated his existing contract with the Atlanta Falcons, increasing his 2018 salary by nearly $3 million to avoid a potential holdout. One problem: That raise came from his scheduled salary for this upcoming season, meaning he’s currently set to play at a number hardly indicative of […]

“Twenty-eight to three” are four words fans of the Atlanta Falcons have heard for the past few years, usually from Saints fans who are referencing the Falcons’ collapse in Super Bowl LI. Atlanta was up by the score of 28-3 in the second half against the New England Patriots, only for Tom Brady and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had one of the best offenses in the NFL for plenty of years. One of the reasons for that is Julio Jones. Since being taken sixth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jones was expected to become a great receiver in the NFL. He was a freak of nature, standing at […]

Is Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan not getting his due? Despite signing a five-year extension with Atlanta in 2018 worth $150 million—only to be outdone by Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers soon afterwards—many around the NFL still view the four-time Pro Bowler to be “underrated.” “I think he’s the most underrated quarterback in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t seemed to get over their embarrassing loss in the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots. Of course, they led the game 28-3 at one point in the second half, only to be turned into an endless meme. No one has forgotten that loss by Matt Ryan and company and it […]

Every season, the NFL hands out the Comeback Player of the Year Award to a player who missed an extended period of time the prior season. Most of the time the player missed an abundance of games due to injury. In 2018, we witnessed Andrew Luck come back from a serious shoulder injury that held […]