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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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are plenty of reasons the Atlanta Falcons can be excited about their offense. And they may even have depth at quarterback if a trade doesn’t occur. But it is the defensive side of the ball where two Falcons veterans will see their roles pushed by rookies in the 2025 season. First and foremost, edge […]

There are high hopes for the Atlanta Falcons’ offense in 2025. But the franchise still can’t escape reminders of a haunted past. Looking forward, here are two Falcons’ hidden gems you need to know on the 2025 roster. Every NFL eye saw what the Falcons did in the first round of the draft. They set […]

The Atlanta Falcons opened up their wallet and made sure a key lineman stays put. And the NFC South franchise makes the decision on the eve of the crucial June 1 cap date. Atlanta is luring back center Ryan Neuzil. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter unveiled the contract details Wednesday on X (formerly known as […]

The Atlanta Falcons appeared to fire off a signal ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft at quarterback. Their newest signing could officially help push Kirk Cousins out. Atlanta and head coach Raheem Morris have signed Easton Stick away from the Los Angeles Chargers. The franchise announced the signing Monday afternoon. Stick spent his entire career […]

The Atlanta Falcons loaded up on offensive weapons the last four seasons during April. Atlanta built its roster with a quartet of top 10 picks, all skill position guys. Will Raheem Morris and company pull something similar for the 2025 NFL Draft? This time Atlanta will wait until selection No. 15 to draft. Atlanta is […]

The Atlanta Falcons broke out of their three-year streak of holding the eighth overall selection. They won’t pick within the top 10 during the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris still hold a first round pick within the top 20, though. Both men need to nail the No. 15 […]

As is tradition, the NFL hosted its annual owners meetings, which began on Sunday and will go until Wednesday, April 2. In these meetings, NFL owners and coaches congregate to discuss potential rule changes, like maybe banning the Tush Push, as well as other topics that require league-wide discussion. That could be about discussing tactics […]

The NFL has announced who gets compensatory picks for 2025, and the Los Angeles Rams were on the list as they’ll be receiving one for the third round. The reason for the pick is Raheem Morris leaving to become the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons after serving as the defensive coordinator for the Rams. […]

Raheem Morris is not a fan of the infamous “tush push” play. As one of the many key personnel at the 2025 NFL Combine, the Atlanta Falcons head coach gave his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles’ notorious play, rejecting the idea’s legitimacy. Morris supported the idea of banning the tush push, saying there is “no […]

Among the list of priorities on the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason, is figuring out what to do with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. With Michael Penix Jr. expected to take over in his second campaign, the Falcons now have to decide on a way to rid themselves of Cousins’ massive contract. The Falcons would certainly rather get […]

The Atlanta Falcons have long constructed their roster through the NFL Draft. Franchise legends Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, even past greats Jamal Anderson and Deion Sanders came via the draft. Now they have April’s event to nail — as Atlanta builds around last year’s top 10 pick Michael Penix Jr. But before the Falcons send […]

The Atlanta Falcons repositioned themselves as a threat to the NFC South title under Raheem Morris. Atlanta stayed in contention for the division crown until falling in its season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Now it’s time to bolster the roster via the trade market. Morris and the Falcons have limited cap space to work […]

The Atlanta Falcons spent much of the last year working furiously to formulate a promising vision for the future. Their aggressive approach has produced mixed results thus far, culminating with a sour end to the 2024-25 campaign. Management is quick to course correct, though, and is already making key changes to the coaching staff. Atlanta […]

Unfortunately for the Atlanta Falcons, their season came to an end after Week 18. The Falcons (8-9) allowed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to reclaim the NFC South by defeating the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Meanwhile, Atlanta failed to secure their own victory, falling to the Carolina Panthers. Now, the Falcons turn their attention to […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 44-38 in overtime to end the season 8-9. They entered the day needing a win and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to make the playoffs. Neither of those things happened, and their season is over. Their defense allowed the best game of Bryce Young’s career but the […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end on Sunday, even though it was extended for just a little bit. A Week 18 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers stings for a franchise now missing the playoffs for the seventh straight season. This was supposed to be a season of hope, a season of change. […]

The Atlanta Falcons saw their season come to an end, being eliminated from playoff contention in Week 18. After falling to the Carolina Panthers, head coach Raheem Morris. While the Falcons were able to force overtime, they ultimately lost 44-38. Morris was quick to take his frustrations out on Atlanta’s defense, via Josh Kendall of […]

As the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Panthers in the final week of the regular season, the continuous talk has been about quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the rookie who has impressed recently. Another aspect has been the Falcons benching Kirk Cousins to give Penix a look as the first-year player speaks about the support […]

It’s do-or-die for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18—and they don’t even have the final say in whether they survive or not. The Falcons (8-8) had a chance to control their own destiny but squandered it with a road loss to the Washington Commanders. Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels made sure Atlanta never […]

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping for a much different result Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. Needing to win their final two games to secure the NFC South crown and a playoff berth, the Falcons faltered. Now, their destiny is out of their hands, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poised to clinch their fourth consecutive […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday Night Football against the Washington Commanders in what felt like a must-win game. Unfortunately for Atlanta, it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, securing not only the win but also a spot in the NFC playoffs—something the Falcons now find increasingly out of reach. Winning in Week 17 wouldn’t have […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ playoff hopes now rest on the shoulders of the New Orleans Saints following Sunday night’s bitter 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders. Questionable clock management ultimately sullied an impressive fourth-quarter showing for Michael Penix Jr. and the offense, plunging the team out of first place in the NFC South. Facing immense […]

Week 17’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders has become a crucial game in the NFC playoff picture. So much so that the NFL flexed that game to Sunday night. The Falcons (8-7) have clawed their way back into first place in the NFC South, while the Commanders (10-5) remain […]

As the Atlanta Falcons face the Washington Commanders this Sunday, they look to have their top pass-catching option wide receiver Drake London available as he deals with a knee injury. While London’s injury didn’t appear to be serious, he told reporters Thursday that he is “fine” according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. The 23-year-old would leave […]

The Atlanta Falcons have put themselves back in control of the NFC South. After enduring a rough patch with four consecutive losses and nearly tripping over themselves in a close win against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders, they have now regained some stability with two straight victories. But their return to the top of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons turned heads during the NFL Draft in April with one of the most surprising selections in recent memory. It wasn’t necessarily the player, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who raised eyebrows—he was considered a first-round talent by many—but rather the context surrounding the No. 8 overall pick. Penix was projected to be drafted […]

The Atlanta Falcons scored a big win on Sunday, as they took down the New York Giants in Michael Penix Jr.’s debut as a starter in the NFL. However, it was not all good news for Atlanta in its 34-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as the Falcons saw their top downfield weapon leave the game […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons picked up their eighth win of the season with a 34-7 home demolition of the New York Giants. This game marked the first career start for quarterback Michael Penix Jr., whom the Falcons selected eighth overall in this past NFL Draft and was recently moved up the depth chart […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ recent decision at starting quarterback has sparked some serious debate about the franchise’s plans for Kirk Cousins moving forward. After 14 appearances under center, head coach Raheem Morris announced that the Falcons are benching Cousins for rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has struggled through the second half of the season, […]

Kirk Cousins was the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when they beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday Night Football in Week 15. It was an important win for the Falcons because it improved their record to 7-7 and helped them keep pace with the 8-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who currently own the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are back at home in Week 16, where they’ll be hosting the New York Giants. Just days before the matchup, things took a twist, as there will be a new starting quarterback for the Falcons. After weeks of struggling and emphasizing he had faith in Kirk Cousins, Falcons coach Raheem Morris had […]

As the Atlanta Falcons will take on the New York Giants this Sunday, there will be a new quarterback under center as Kirk Cousins has been benched for Michael Penix Jr., the rookie taken with the seventh overall pick. As Cousins broke his silence following the Falcons’ announcement, he would also speak about his future […]

For those who managed to stomach the game, the Atlanta Falcons delivered yet another lackluster showing on Monday Night Football in Week 15. At least it ended with a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. It almost wasn’t, though. The Falcons squeaked out a 15-9 win, scoring just one touchdown, along with a safety and […]