When the Falcons traded Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals for Rondale Moore, it signaled Taylor Heinicke would be the team’s backup for 2024, which was a bit unexpected.
One of the NFL’s top tacklers has a new deal in place.
The Falcons may have signed Kirk Cousins to the biggest free agent deal of the offseason, but Atlanta’s brass is still completing its due diligence on this draft’s class of quarterbacks.
The Falcons have had a ton of success in free agency under Terry Fontenot, but Atlanta’s GM hasn’t had as much through the draft. Last year’s free agent class featured hit after hit after hit, with Fontenot inking Jessie Bates, David Onyemata, Kaden Elliss, and Calais Campbell, among others, to deals.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
Even if it has lost a little bit of its luster since the departures of Matt Ryan and Drew Brees, the Falcons and Saints rivalry remains one of the better head-to-head matchups in the league today.
The Falcons’ offseason, like everything this franchise does, has come with mixed reviews. The two biggest contracts handed out in free agency were met with polarizing reactions from the general public, and maybe some Falcons fans too.
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
With the bulk of free agency now behind us, all eyes in the NFL world are turning towards the upcoming draft, scheduled exactly one month from today. For the Atlanta Falcons, there’s a palpable sense of relief compared to just a couple of weeks ago, as they’ve managed to address two significant gaps in their lineup.
The Falcons signaled to the rest of the league they believed themselves to be contenders following the Kirk Cousins signing. Atlanta went further than Minnesota was willing to go in every facet of the contract, giving Cousins more money guaranteed, average annual value, and years.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Thursday they have cut OL Justin Shaffer. He had yet to appear in a game for Atlanta. Shaffer, 25, was drafted by the
While it’s nice to see, we probably shouldn’t park money for those playoff tickets just yet. We know the Atlanta Falcons are an improved football team.
For the first time in years, there’s reason to believe the Falcons won’t be a total disappointment this season. With Kirk Cousins in the fold, Raheem Morris has a better team in his first year as head coach than Arthur Smith ever did during his time in Atlanta.
After being snubbed by Jadeveon Clowney, the New York Jets are still in need of a pass rusher heading into the 2024 season. There aren’t many options remaining on the free-agent market, but Justin Fried of The Jets Press has mentioned a name that does stand out: Calais Campbell.
With the bulk of free agency behind us, the NFL world now turns to the draft, which will take place in exactly one month. The Falcons should be feeling much more confident today than they did a couple of weeks ago now that their two biggest holes are filled.
The Falcons enter draft season with a couple of glaring roster needs on the defensive side of the ball. When Arthur Blank gave Terry Fontenot the ability
Soon after Kirk Cousins’ introductory press conference with the Falcons, tampering allegations became the hot talking point. It appeared that Atlanta’s new quarterback hinted at some things that may not be legal in the eyes of the NFL.
The Falcons signaled to their fans and the rest of the league that their window to compete opened when Kirk Cousins signed for $180 million. Arthur Smith didn’t have much expectations, which he somehow didn’t meet and was fired, but his predecessor doesn’t have the same luxury.
The heavy lifting of free agency is in the past. Nearly all of the top free agents have signed already, but there are still a few remaining that could pique the interest of the Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons endured a disappointing 2023 season, prompting speculation about what could have been had former head coach Arthur Smith made different decisions regarding the quarterback position.
The New Orleans Saints' biggest rival are the Atlanta Falcons. No one should be debating that. It is a fact, and the fans of both teams would happily agree on that concept.
The Atlanta Falcons landed one of the biggest fish in the free-agent pond, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a lucrative multi-year deal. While Cousins will certainly improve the Falcons heading into 2024, it’s still pretty clear the team needs some help in other areas.
Statistically speaking, Cousins was undeniably the best quarterback to reach the open market earlier this month.
Former Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson has found a new home in NFL free agency. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Patterson is signing
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not wasting any time in trying to take advantage of the NFL's new kickoff rules.
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles has a history of keeping receipts.
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