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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford had an excellent season in 2019. He totaled 55 tackles, seven forced fumbles, 13 tackles for loss, and 13.0 sacks. Pro Football Focus gave him an 87.7 rating, ranking him 11th in the league among pass rushers. He was one reason why the Chiefs had an excellent pass rush. […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the more disappointing seasons in the NFL in 2018. After back-to-back years as one of the top teams in the NFC, they collapsed and finished 7-9. They fired both coordinators this offseason and will look quite different next season. One thing that’s staying the same is the presence of […]

Earlier in the offseason, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said that one of the team’s top priorities was agreeing to a new contract with wide receiver Julio Jones, but, thus far, talks on that front have been quiet. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, there is not much going on between the Falcons and […]

It seems like the list of defensive linemen heading to free agency could increase this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons might be unable to keep Grady Jarrett long-term. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Falcons and Jarrett are “not close” to a long-term deal. The Falcons would be losing a very […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett is set to become a free agent in March, but it doesn’t appear that the Falcons are going to let him go anywhere. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said on Wednesday that bringing back Jarrett is the team’s top priority this offseason. “We’re working diligently on Grady Jarrett,” said […]

There was some question whether Vic Beasley would be back for the 2019 season, but according to coach Dan Quinn, it appears he will be on the field with the Atlanta Falcons: “I’m very excited about where I think he can go to, and we’ve had good conversations about the impact that he can make,” […]

Jachai Polite had an excellent season rushing the passer for the Florida Gators last season. In the 13 games he played, he totaled 45 tackles, six forced fumbles, and 11.5 sacks. His best game came against Florida State in a huge divisional matchup. He recorded six tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. Overall, Polite […]

The Atlanta Falcons had an attendance problem last year, and it was worse than the team let on publicly. The team’s actual attendance was much lower than the figures announced by the club, per Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com. David Smith writes, “in the case of the 2018 Falcons, the actual attendance was well below […]

Dirk Koetter is back as the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator, and he is thrilled to have the opportunity to coach quarterback Matt Ryan again. Koetter had high praise for Ryan when asked about his signal-caller by reporters, saying that he is a very unique player and will always have an impact on which direction the […]

Dirk Koetter first served as offensive coordinator for Atlanta Falcons from 2012 through 2014. Well, after being fired as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Koetter is back for another stint as Falcons’ offensive coordinator, and he says his familiarity with quarterback Matt Ryan will certainly make his job easier. “That familiarity is going […]

The Atlanta Falcons welcomed back a familiar face this offseason with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. It seems he already has an idea for the Falcons’ new approach on offense. Atlanta’s offense fluctuated heavily throughout the 2018 NFL season. Koetter said that he hopes to bring a sense of balance next season, via the team’s official […]

The Atlanta Falcons fell short of a championship run this season — so how can they make it right in 2019 and beyond? Let’s look at the offseason to see. One of the first things we have to take a look at is the fact that the Falcons have fired Steve Sarkisian and Keith Armstrong […]

The last time Dirk Koetter coached Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback had established himself as a viable starter for a playoff team, but nonetheless failed to crack the league’s upper-echelon of signal-callers. Five years later, Koetter is back in Atlanta in his old role as offensive coordinator, and believes the 2016 MVP is playing […]

The Atlanta Falcons have signed offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo to a three-year contract extension, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. The deal prevents Sambrailo from hitting free agency next month. “We are excited to bring Ty back as a part of our brotherhood,” Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said. “His versatility has proven to be […]

The Atlanta Falcons will not tender cornerback Brian Poole, which will make him a free agent on March 13, according to Pro Football Talk. Poole played in all 16 games with the Falcons this past season, making nine starts. During that time, he registered 74 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions, a couple of fumble recoveries […]

After successfully hosting this past Super Bowl, the Atlanta Falcons have made clear that they can’t wait to host the party yet again! The Atlanta Journal-Constitution got a hold of a letter signed by Dan Corso, the Atlanta Sports Council president, that said the city would be interested in hosting another Super Bowl by 2027. […]

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones is one of the most promising players at his age and position. Former Chicago Bears star linebacker Brian Urlacher has noticed Jones’ skill set and recently called him a “star” and a “bad m—–f—–.” Jones recently spoke with Urlacher about the praise he gave him. “I reached out to him, […]

Former Atlanta Falcons placekicker Matt Bryant is currently an unrestricted free agent. As a result, the veteran special teamer will be forced to find his next NFL home this offseason while a reunion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains possible. “They are definitely an option,” Bryant recently said, via Vance McClure of ESPN, regarding the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have already locked up a veteran defender for the 2019 season. According to an official statement released by the team on Monday, the Falcons have signed former Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets linebacker Bruce Carter to a one-year contract extension. Carter originally arrived in Atlanta ahead of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Bob Sutton as a defensive assistant under head coach Dan Quinn, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Quinn will serve as the de facto defensive coordinator, but Sutton will help him. Sutton spent the 2018 campaign as the Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, a position he had held since […]

The Atlanta Falcons are just a few seasons removed from becoming NFC Champions and making an appearance in the Super Bowl. Not only that, but the Falcons were an insane New England Patriots comeback away from securing a title as well, which seemed to deflate the NFC South franchise going forward. With the Falcons continuing […]

It didn’t take long for Robert Alford to find a new job in the NFL. Just two days after falling to the unemployment line when he was cut by the Atlanta Falcons to clear some cap space, Alford inked a three-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The […]

The Atlanta Falcons are moving on from their longest-tenured player. Veteran kicker Matt Bryant wrote on Twitter Wednesday morning that he was informed last night of the team’s decision to release him when free agency begins in March. #theshowmustgoon pic.twitter.com/J63iycYTSY — matt bryant (@Matt_Bryant3) February 6, 2019 Bryant signed with the Falcons all the way […]

Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons are releasing cornerback Robert Alford. He was one of the Falcons’ best defensive backs for the past six years. It’s a bit of a surprising move seeing them move on from such a talented player, but it was more for cap relief than anything. Alford […]

Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez is going into the history books as neither a Chief or a Falcon, but he did credit Atlanta with his latest win. Gonzalez, who is now a commentator for Fox Sports, told the ABC-TV affiliate in Atlanta that, if it wasn’t for his time with the Falcons, he’d have […]

The Green Bay Packers made headlines with the hiring of new head coach Matt LaFleur, and it seems Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan approves of the move. Ryan is certainly familiar with what LaFleur brings to the table. He said during an appearance on The ThomaHawk Show that he is confident that he and Rodgers […]

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff knows a thing or two about building a Super Bowl team. It was just two years back that Atlanta, behind a bevy of young playmakers on both sides of the ball, held a 28-3 lead over the New England Patriots in the third quarter of Super Bowl LI. The […]

Atlanta Falcons’ running back Tevin Coleman served out what looks like it could be his last season with the team this past year. For the past two seasons, Coleman has had greater than 900 yards from scrimmage and went for 11 total touchdowns back in 2016. Those impressive achievements have made him an explosive character with […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is going to have to deal with another new offensive coordinator this upcoming season with Dirk Koetter coming in, but the good news is this is someone he is very familiar with working with. Ryan was making an appearance on “The Front Row” on 680 on Tuesday morning and said he […]

The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl bound, and there is nothing anyone can do about it…I think? With the Rams edging the New Orleans Saints in overtime in this year’s NFC Championship Game, the memorable victory did not come without some major controversy. As a result, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank now believes that […]

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 […]