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Falcons’ $21.5 million signing dubbed Atlanta’s 'best-kept secret'

The Falcons spent pretty much all of their free agent dollars on the offensive side of the ball this offseason, headlined by Kirk Cousins. The veteran inked a $180 million deal, which was quickly followed by the signing of wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who agreed to a three-year contract to come to Atlanta.

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Zac Robinson: Shared history with Kirk Cousins is a comfort

Kirk Cousins has never played for Zac Robinson before, but the Falcons offensive coordinator believes their partnership will be helped by the quarterback's experience with other coaches.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Former NFL QB: 'Falcons playing chess, others playing checkers'

The Falcons made an unprecedented decision to draft Michael Penix with the 8th overall pick less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative $180 million free agent deal.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / 3 hours ago

Atlanta Falcons ticket prices increase amid exciting off-season

TickPick reports that the Atlanta Falcons are one of the teams whose average ticket prices increased from 2023 to 2024 due to an exciting off-season.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / 15 hours ago

Raheem Morris describes how Michael Penix Jr. learns in practice

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has been impressed with the work rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has put in during the offseason workouts. While speaking to reporters last week, Morris talked about how Penix learns in practice.

Eddie Goldman News / Sporting News / 15 hours ago

Eddie Goldman "hopping back on the bike" as he enters Atlanta Falcons OTAs

Fox 5 Atlanta's Justin Felder reports that Eddie Goldman is ready to be "hopping back on the bike" at OTAs as the nose tackle for the Atlanta Falcons

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / 18 hours ago

Atlanta Falcons Digital and Production Team awarded for Bird's Eye View Series

The Atlanta Falcons Digital and Production Team has been awarded the Best in Social Media Sports Business Awards by the Sports Business Journal for their Bird's Eye View Series

Kirk Cousins News / FirstSportz / 0 minutes ago

Kirk Cousins reveals he relied on a higher power after Falcons’ shocking decision to draft QB Michael Penix in the draft

The Atlanta Falcons have much-needed hype surrounding the team for the first time since 2017. The team has had a rough time finding the successor to Matt

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / 19 hours ago

PFF names the top three players on the Atlanta Falcons

PFF's Trevor Sikkema named the top three players on the Atlanta Falcons headed into 2024.

Kevin King News / The Falcoholic / 3 hours ago

Breaking down the youth versus veteran clash to come for the Falcons at cornerback

There have been plenty of additions to cornerback, but it’s not clear that it will transform the starting lineup. If the safety position barely changed this offseason, the cornerback position actually changed quite a bit for the Atlanta Falcons.

Tucker Fisk News / Field Level Media / 20 hours ago

Falcons release TE Tucker Fisk, sign two wide receivers

The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receivers Daylen Baldwin and OJ Hiliare and released tight end Tucker Fisk on Wednesday. Fisk, 25, had been with the Falcons since 2022, mostly on the practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Former teammate warns Tee Higgins about franchise tag

Former teammate warns Tee Higgins about pitfalls of playing on franchise tag

The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t had the best of luck with their recent franchise-tagged players.

New Bills WR hopes to finally 'exceed expectations' in 2024

Kyle Shanahan shares honest thoughts on Brandon Aiyuk contract dispute

Steelers star believes injury history has been a 'good thing' with recovery

Saquon Barkley sounds thrilled about leaving Giants for Eagles

How Justin Jefferson deal would impact Cowboys' talks with CeeDee Lamb

Kirk Cousins News / Sporting News / May 22

Vikings handled drafting QB better than Falcons with Kirk Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons both drafted quarterbacks but only one of them handled things well.

Calais Campbell News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

Did the door just close on a Calais Campbell return to Falcons?

The Falcons didn’t watch many impactful players leave in free agency, but there was one that every fan wanted back — Calais Campbell. The 37-year-old led the Falcons with 6.5 sacks in his 16th season while also crossing the 100-sack threshold for his career.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

A couple of Falcons stars nursing injuries during OTAs

The Falcons are about a week into offseason training activities, and a couple of their star players are nursing minor injuries. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta was without A.J.

Calais Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 1 hour ago

Top Free Agent Landing Spots For DL Calais Campbell

After 16 years, 244 games and four teams, does 37-year-old veteran DE Calais Campbell have another act left? He recorded another 6.5 sacks in 2023 to push his career total to 105.5, so it seems like there’s still some gas left in the tank.

Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / May 21

Falcons’ best rookie sleeper to make impact in 2024 NFL season

The Atlanta Falcons have signed all but two of their eight draft picks from the 2024 NFL Draft. The only two remaining rookies are first-round pick Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / May 21

Falcons’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2024 NFL schedule

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Atlanta Falcons now know their path for the upcoming season. Based on projected win totals, the Falcons have the easiest schedule in 2024, according to Sharp Football Analysis.

Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / May 21

Atlanta Falcons add Will Packer, other HBCU alums to NFL ownership

The Atlanta Falcons have made HBCU history. NFL team voteed today to add 4 limited partners to Atlanta Falcons ownership, including Dominique Dawes, Rosalind Brewer, Will Packer, and Rashaun Williams, per a report by NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / 19 hours ago

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins makes promising statement amid health speculation

There seems to be more pressure than ever on the Falcons' new 35-year-old quarterback after the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. in April.

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Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / May 21

Bijan Robinson explains his excitement behind Kirk Cousins signing

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is ready to have some big games with quarterback Kirk Cousins in 2024. On the Bussin With The Boys show, Robinson shared his reaction to the Falcons signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.

Bijan Robinson News / 5 GOATs / 4 hours ago

Bijan Robinson sets goals for Year 2

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is ready to take his game to the next level after having a strong rookie season. While appearing on Bussin’ With The Boys, Robinson shared his goals for his second season in the NFL.

Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Kirk Cousins addresses tampering investigation

The NFL is investigating the Atlanta Falcons for tampering largely because of some remarks Kirk Cousins made after signing with the team, but the quarterback seems to think the probe will uncover very little.

Legendary QB comments on Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. situation

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Kyle Pitts News / A to Z Sports / 17 hours ago

Kyle Pitts reacts to Falcons picking up his fifth-year option

When the Atlanta Falcons selected Kyle Pitts out of Florida at No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, they figured he'd be the one to take their offense

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 17

Falcons Sign Third-Round OLB Bralen Trice

The Atlanta Falcons signed third-round OLB Bralen Trice to a rookie contract, according to Tori McElhaney of the team’s site. Atlanta now has two remaining unsigned picks from the 2024 NFL Draft. Trice, 23, was a two-year starter at Washington and earned third-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2023.

Kyle Pitts News / NFL Analysis Network / May 17

Atlanta Falcons’ Kyle Pitts Makes Strange Declaration For 2024

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has a lot to prove heading into 2024, and he knows it. The University of Florida product was selected by the Falcons with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, representing the highest a tight end was ever chosen.

Adetokunbo Ogundeji News / Pro Football Rumors / May 16