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The Atlanta Falcons have completely overhauled their offensive line during the offseason, adding a pair of high-priced interior linemen in free agency and selecting two offensive linemen during the first round of the NFL Draft. Needless to say, competition at the position leading up to the 2019 season is poised to be heated given the […]

Eyebrows raised when the Atlanta Falcons selected two offensive linemen in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Not because Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary don’t project as upper-echelon starters down the line, but due to the fact that Atlanta used such a highly-valued commodity – not once, but twice – to address a position group […]

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Thursday that the team has agreed to terms with first-round pick Kaleb McGary and fourth-round pick Kendall Sheffield on their rookie contracts. We have agreed to terms with Kaleb McGary and Kendall Sheffield. STORY – https://t.co/faWvWlsmOC — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 9, 2019 The Falcons traded their second and third […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a spectacular rookie campaign this past season, hauling in 64 receptions for 821 yards and 10 touchdowns. As if Julio Jones wasn’t already enough to deal with, the Falcons now have Ridley as well, giving them one of the most lethal receiver duos in the NFL going into […]

The Atlanta Falcons season was a big disappointment last year and a major reason was Devonta Freeman not being able to contribute much, but he is healthy again and coach Dan Quinn thinks that is a big key heading into this season. Freeman was injured during the season opener and dealt with knee and groin […]

When the Atlanta Falcons selected Pittsburgh running back Qadree Ollison in the fifth round, it once again put the spotlight on one of the darker moments in Ollison’s life. In 2017, on a Saturday when Ollison was playing in a game at Pitt, his brother Lerowne Harris was shot and killed. The killer was Denzel […]

Ra’Shede Hageman is a defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons. He also has a dark and complicated past. Hageman spent a night in prison as a result of a domestic violence incident that took place in March of 2016. Ra’Shede Hageman, who was just re-signed by the Falcons in April, is thankful to have ultimately […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan never complained about the way the offensive line protected him last year but anyone who watched a game knew it needed a lot of improvement. The Falcons front office knew that’s what needed to be done and used two first-round draft picks on offensive linemen, and according to general manager […]

The Atlanta Falcons selected Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom with the 14th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25. NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the Falcons drafting Lindstrom surprised many football fans. With everyone thinking they were going defense, the #Falcons take… #BC OL Chris Lindstrom. Unknown publicly, very […]

LSU Tigers cornerback Greedy Williams is excited about the NFL Draft and the conversation he had with the Atlanta Falcons, and he is confident if he is still on the board when the Falcons are on the clock with the 14th pick, he will hear his name called. https://twitter.com/CoryWoodroof47/status/1121157763411972096 The Falcons have a massive need […]

During Thomas Dimitroff’s first 11 NFL drafts as the Atlanta Falcons general manager, he has shown the willingness to make moves for players he covets. With nine selections in this week’s draft, should we expect Dimitroff to again use some of that ammunition to make a move? According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have added yet another new face to the fold with the NFC South franchise now adding some much-needed depth to its defensive backfield. According to an official statement released by the team on Monday afternoon, the Falcons have come to terms with veteran safety J.J. Wilcox. The Falcons also made a point […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett officially signed his franchise tag tender on Monday, according to a formal announcement released by the NFC South franchise. As a result, the two sides have now taken at least a step toward potentially coming to terms on a long-term contract extension. Thanks to the newly inked pact for […]

The Atlanta Falcons likely won’t have any love lost for the NFC South following Week 14 of the 2019 NFL season. During a five-week stretch preceding the NFL Playoffs, the Falcons have meetings with the New Orleans Saints (2), Carolina Panthers (2), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following a Week 9 bye, Atlanta heads on the […]

The NFL regular season schedules were released last week with teams seeing the number of miles they’ll need to travel. The Atlanta Falcons were fortunate enough to get a decent schedule in terms of road games. If you take a look at Atlanta’s 2019 schedule, you’ll see that other than the journey to New Orleans […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing year in 2018, finishing 7-9 without a postseason appearance. The team struggled, but running back Devonta Freeman did as well. His year ended with just 14 carries in two games. Considered one of the best running backs in football before last year, Freeman already seems like an afterthought now. […]

The 2019 NFL schedule was officially released on Wednesday night. Throughout the day, many of the scheduled games were leaked ahead of time. Fans and the media immediately began their speculations as to which would be the biggest matchups of the 2019 season. As conference runner-ups in the NFC, the New Orleans Saints are sure […]

The 2018 season was a disappointing one for the Atlanta Falcons, but they still had a few bright spots still. One of those was the play from Calvin Ridley in his rookie season. The Falcons selected Ridley with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Ridley came out of […]

Defensive lineman Ra’Shede Hageman is getting a second chance in the NFL after a very dark period in his life, and it is coming with a familiar team. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have re-signed Hageman a year and a half after parting with him due to a domestic […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has not been present at the team’s voluntary offseason workouts, but he also did not attend last year, so even though he is looking for a new deal, his absence is not that alarming. Even if you were worried about Jones and the Falcons not agreeing to a new […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is in search of a new contract with the team. Prior to the 2019 season, the two sides appear to be close. The Falcons and Julio Jones are not far apart on a new contract and a deal could be finalized in the next few weeks. @TheAthleticATL — Jeff […]

The Atlanta Falcons are pumped for the 2019 season. At least, if you believe their Twitter feed. A bunch of teams did social media gimmicks for the release of their schedules yesterday, and the Falcons might’ve had the best one. Football is coming. Full Schedule ➡️https://t.co/vNuHMKwxTs pic.twitter.com/Xb91bWV7dB — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 17, 2019 The […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be battling a hated NFC South division rival on Thanksgiving Day for the second straight year, as they will play host to the New Orleans Saints that afternoon, per James Parks of 247 Sports. Just two years removed from making it all the way to the Super Bowl and building a […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is unlikely to be present at the Falcons’ first voluntary offseason workouts on Monday, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. But fret not Falcons fans: McClure adds that Jones would show up for the mandatory workouts. He also missed the voluntary workouts last offseason, so this doesn’t seem like […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of a disappointing 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games and missed the playoffs, and owner Arthur Blank thinks that an aging offensive line could be one of the reasons for the lackluster season. That’s why Blank says that the Falcons will be looking to address their […]

The Atlanta Falcons are being pegged as a team that could target a running back early in the 2019 NFL Draft, according to James Park of 247Sports.com. At first thought, many people might not think this is a good move. The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most dangerous running backs in football in Devonta […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing season in 2019—finishing with a 7-9 record. Just three years ago, the Falcons found themselves up 28-3 in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. What happened next is a topic that fans in Atlanta love to avoid speaking about. The Patriots came back to win in overtime […]

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn, according to Will McFadden of the Falcons’ official team website. This will mark Clayborn’s second stint with the Falcons, as he was also a member of the team from 2015 through 2017. He spent the 2018 campaign with the New England […]

The Atlanta Falcons are meeting with free-agent defensive lineman Tyeler Davison, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Davison spent the 2018 campaign with the New Orleans Saints, playing in 14 games and finishing with 23 tackles, a couple of sacks and a forced fumble. The 26-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Fresno State […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman played in just two games this past season due to knee and groin issues that ultimately landed him on the injured reserve list, and Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is excited to get Freeman back in the offense and says that he has a lot to prove heading into […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a number of voids to fill on their roster this offseason. It appears they may be looking to bring in Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman. The Falcons are set to host their own local Pro Day at Flowery Branch prior to the 2019 NFL Draft. According to Jason Butt of The […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to have their eyes on a certain prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft. According to James Parks of 247 Sports, the Falcons will have a meeting with Mississippi State edge rusher Montez Sweat. Sweat has been gaining steam heading into the NFL Draft. That should come as no surprise to anyone […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has two years left on his deal and is looking for a new contract, but the star says that there isn’t any rush to get an extension done. “I don’t know. My agent [Jimmy Sexton] is in the process of them talking about it,” Jones said when asked about […]

Former NFL defensive lineman Ra’Shede Hageman has not played in a game since the 2016 season due to legal issues. He was last employed by the Atlanta Falcons in September 2017 before being cut prior to the season starting. Now, Hageman is looking for another shot: “It’s been one heck of a two years sitting out and […]

Receiver Julio Jones and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett aren’t going anywhere. At least not if you ask Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Speaking today from the NFL owners’ meetings, Blank said both players “will be Falcons for life,” according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I feel pretty good, comfortable and confident in […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is coming off of arthroscopic knee surgery, but he should be ready for the start of training camp, according to Jason Butt of The Athletic. Smith underwent the procedure to repair a meniscus issue in his left knee back on Dec. 19 and is coming off of a rookie […]

A new report suggests that the Atlanta Falcons are getting closer to a new deal with Julio Jones, and it’s a very sweet deal for the veteran. According to the Atlanta Falcons’ official site, the two parties are moving closer towards a deal that could be worth $20 million a year over a four or five-year […]

The Atlanta Falcons made no secret about their desire to upgrade the offensive line this offseason. After a season in which Matt Ryan was sacked 42 times and sustained 108 hits, sixth-most in the league and a career-high for the Falcon’s franchise signal-caller, general manager Thomas Dimitroff knew his team had to make changes up […]

There’s been a lot of talk about Julio Jones and his contract situation with the Atlanta Falcons. Last training camp, the Falcons star receiver staged a brief holdout over his deal. Jones signed a contract a few years ago that has him woefully underpaid considering what other top wideouts are getting now, but the Falcons […]