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The balmy summer air at Flowery Branch buzzes with anticipation as Atlanta Falcons fans pack open practices, their imaginations fueled by visions of star rookie Michael Penix Jr. gunning darts to Drake London, a healthy Bijan Robinson dominating on the ground, and a shored-up defensive front pacing an NFC South breakout. But beneath the optimism, […]

As one of the most respected defensive coordinators in the NFL, Jeff Ulbrich is trying to instill a sense of grit and tenacity into the Atlanta Falcons. However, with rookie James Pearce Jr. getting into multiple near-fights in the Falcons’ training camp, Ulbrich admitted the intensity might have gone a little too far on Sunday. […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be under immense pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta is entering the Michael Penix Jr. era and boasts one of the most talented offenses in the NFL. They will need all hands on deck if they want to win the NFC South later this fall. Falcons GM Terry […]

The Kirk Cousins experiement with the Atlanta Falcons didn’t go as expected last season, as the former Minnesota Vikings standout had one of the worst campaigns of his entire career in 2024 before being benched late in the season for Michael Penix Jr. In free agency before the 2024 season, Cousins signed a four-year, $180 […]

The 2025 Atlanta Falcons enter training camp with hope renewed and pressure mounting. After years of middling results, the franchise is finally trying to balance a new era on offense with a defensive identity that has been absent for far too long. Having Michael Penix Jr as the starting quarterback has energized the fan base. […]

Bijan Robinson confirmed that everybody has been saying his name with improper pronunciation for the first two years of his professional career. Ahead of the 2025 season, the Atlanta Falcons running back set the record straight on how to accurately address him. Robinson went on record to give fans the correct way to say his […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of training camp as the regular season is quickly approaching. Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be the starting quarterback, while rumors have speculated that the organization could trade Kirk Cousins. However, the current quarterback situation drew an honest admission from a former NFL player. Dan Orlovsky, who […]

Following his shocking release from the Las Vegas Raiders yesterday, it is currently unclear where defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will call home next season. After starting his career with the Miami Dolphins, Wilkins only spent one season with the Raiders before his release Friday. Now, rumors have speculated that he could make his way back […]

The Atlanta Falcons narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season, but they have their eyes firmly set on that goal in Michael Penix Jr.’s first full season as the starter in 2025. There is plenty of hope in Atlanta during the first week of training camp as the Falcons get ready for their 2025 […]

After veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, the team handed the offense over to Michael Penix Jr. Now the former first-round draft pick will begin the 2025 campaign as Atlanta’s starting QB. And Penix believes the Falcons’ offense will be elite this season. To help reach those lofty […]

It’s that time of year when the league shares the NFL Top 100 list before the start of the new season. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson popped up on the list for the first time in his career at No. 62. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley opened up about how good Robinson is […]

Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons are making another big move in support of HBCUs. In a collaboration with the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, the team is donating new, state-of-the-art football helmets to Clark Atlanta and Morehouse College ahead of the 2025 football season. Chris Millman, AMB Sports and Entertainment Senior Vice President of Community […]

The Atlanta Falcons will enter the 2025 NFL season with Michael Penix Jr. as their established starter. Atlanta appears ready to roll with Penix despite the presence of veteran Kirk Cousins on the roster. Falcons players are extremely confident about their offense after the beginning of training camp. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was one […]

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been leading the charge for the Atlanta Falcons so far at training camp, widely expected to be the team’s starter in 2025 after replacing Kirk Cousins down the stretch of last season. While Cousins is still on the roster, creating a bit of a potentially awkward situation, Penix Jr. has […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for a 2025 NFL season in which they will hope to bounce back under the leadership of second year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons also have one of the league’s most talented running backs in Bijan Robinson, who burst onto the scene in 2023 and improved even […]

The Falcons have arguably the most awkward quarterback room situation heading into the 2025 NFL season, as the team replaced free agent signee Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. down the stretch of the 2024 season. The move came as Cousins saw his play fall off a cliff midway through the year, which he […]

NFL training camp is finally here, and the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to assemble their roster for the 2025 season. Like the other 31 teams, the Falcons will be faced with tough decisions. Atlanta is coming off yet another disappointing campaign, having once again missed the playoffs. Head coach Raheem Morris enters Year 2 already […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fielded some excellent teams during their 59 years in the NFL. Atlanta has not won a Super Bowl, but they still have a proud tradition of success just like every other NFL team. It helps that the Falcons have had several legendary NFL players, like Michael Vick and Julio Jones, over […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for the 2025 NFL season in which they will hope to break through and make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Atlanta will be led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who took over for Kirk Cousins down the stretch of last season and played some solid […]

Many things are known about Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, including that he is a big fan of Coldplay. That fact was revealed in the second season of the “Quarterback” documentary series on Netflix, which premiered in mid-July. In one of the scenes, Cousins said Coldplay was “one of the best concerts I’ve been to.” […]

The Atlanta Falcons are once again heading into a season with relatively high expectations. That’s largely due to a roster that now features five former first-round draft picks taken inside the top 20 — four of whom were selected in the top 10. That includes offensive playmakers Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and, most […]

In collaboration with Wells Fargo, the Atlanta Falcons have announced the 2025 class of the HBCU Fellows Program, an eight-week paid program that links HBCU students in Atlanta with opportunities for professional development in sports and entertainment, brand engagement, and financial empowerment. “Wells Fargo is honored to continue serving as the presenting sponsor for the […]

A former Atlanta Falcons quarterback great is lobbying for Hall of Fame inclusion, while a current Falcons signal-caller might like to be elsewhere. Also, the current starter set a lofty goal for the 2025 season. Michael Penix Jr. seems fixated on getting the Falcons into the playoff mix, according to the Falcons’ YouTube page via […]

Former NFL MVP and Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan made his personal pitch for why he should be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ryan had a phenomenal career and he told Dan Patrick why he believes that he should receive football’s highest honor in an interview on The Dan Patrick Show. His five […]

As a longtime Atlanta Falcons quarterback who has been through the ups and downs of a long career, Matt Ryan feels for Kirk Cousins in his current situation. However, as a true Falcons lifer, Ryan believes the team made the right decision by drafting Michael Penix Jr. with their 2024 first-round pick. While acknowledging that […]

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2025 NFL training camp with no shortage of storylines. Beneath the headlines, though, a quieter drama is unfolding. It could significantly alter the roster before Week 1. Sure, the quarterback saga continues to draw the most attention. However, two other names could soon find themselves in the middle of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most delicate quarterback situations in the NFL heading into 2025. Atlanta seems determined to start Michael Penix Jr. in 2025 despite having Kirk Cousins on the roster. The Falcons do not seem interested in trading Cousins either, which leaves them in an awkward position. Naturally, Cousins is not […]

The 2026 NFL Draft is still a season away, but for a franchise like the Atlanta Falcons, eager to build a sustainable contender, early scouting is essential. The Falcons’ long-term needs on both sides of the ball make it crucial to monitor elite talent at other positions. Here are prospects who could be game-changers for […]

The Miami Dolphins shocked the NFL world with a big trade on Monday. Miami traded Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and draft picks. One NFL insider believes the Dolphins could make another move to shore up the roster before training camp. ESPN’s Marce Louis-Jacques answered a few Dolphins-related […]

After benching Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season, the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 offseason has been coated in trade rumors. While Cousins stuck with the team through the draft, he remains the Falcons’ top trade candidate entering training camp. Cousins has been a trade candidate since the Falcons benched him in […]

A trailer is finally here for Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2, which will be headlined by Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Kirk Cousins. It promises more behind-the-scenes access and lots of on-field highlights. Of course, Cousins is the first signal-caller to return for a second season. He previously headlined the first season, which also featured Kansas […]

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping for a big season from Michael Penix Jr., and an additional lift from a few underrated players could also help. Furthermore, here is one perfect Falcons move to fill out the roster before the team’s 2025 training camp. Atlanta will practice at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Georgia, with […]

Things are settled for the Atlanta Falcons at the quarterback position with Michael Penix Jr. getting a big endorsement and Kirk Cousins likely sticking around. And here are the two hottest takes coming out of the Falcons’ 2025 minicamp. The biggest spotlight comes from a pair of first-round picks. The Falcons need Jalon Walker to […]

The Atlanta Falcons just missed out on the playoffs last season despite making a controversial quarterback change late in the season. While the decision by Raheem Morris and his staff to insert Michael Penix Jr. into the lineup in place of Kirk Cousins gave Atlanta a spark, it wasn’t enough to help it get its […]

Despite signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract prior to the 2024 season, the Atlanta Falcons doubled down on the position a month later, taking Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in the NFL draft. After a brutal four-game losing streak during which the veteran quarterback had zero touchdowns and eight interceptions and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished their first mandatory minicamp on June 12th. After finishing second in the NFC South last season, Atlanta looks to make improvements to secure a playoff berth this year. The Falcons already made big moves at the NFL Draft, and have brought back many of the core players who brought them to […]

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons have an interesting situation heading into this season. Cousins is very much still capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. Despite this, Cousins will enter the season as the backup behind Michael Penix Jr. Peter Schrager of ESPN shuts down any rumor that Cousins will be traded. […]

Kirk Cousins is still committed to the Atlanta Falcons, even after the offseason drama that followed his rocky debut season with the team. Despite the ongoing trade and release rumors, the veteran quarterback showed up for the Falcons’ 2025 mandatory minicamp and doubled down on his dedication to the franchise. After the team’s first minicamp […]

Despite rumors and speculation, Kirk Cousins is not at odds with the Atlanta Falcons. After skipping the team’s voluntary OTAs, the Falcons’ veteran quarterback expectedly arrived at mandatory minicamp. The move was “no surprise” to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, who added that the team plans to keep him as a backup. Though believing he is […]