The talk of Falcons rookie minicamp is going to be Michael Penix Jr., and rightfully so. All of the things that sold Atlanta on the Washington product will be on full display at Flowery Branch.
When Michael Penix Jr. went off the board at No. 8 overall to the Falcons, the immediate question was what’s the deal with Kirk Cousins. Well, the former Washington quarterback is ready to be “unselfish,” learn and develop behind Cousins and get acclimated to the NFL.
Even before the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, Vegas saw them as the favorites to win the NFC South. It told us two things. 1) Odds makers believed the Falcons were big-game hunting for a quarterback, and 2) the roster was good enough for a competent signal caller to come in and immediately win the division.
The Atlanta Falcons broke the mold when they selected Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. It represented the highest pick ever used on a tight end in NFL history, and three years later, it remains that way.
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One story that is going to dominate headlines from training camp until a conclusion is reached will be the Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins saga for the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons fans might not be happy about the Micheal Penix Jr. pick at No. 8 overall, but man, he can throw some pretty passes. Penix Jr. was caught on video throwing perfect spirals during Falcons' rookie minicamp over the weekend. Minicamp and training camp could be the most action Penix Jr.
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 Falcons announced on Friday that they’ve signed a slew of draft picks to their rookie contracts, including JD Bertrand, Zion Logue, Jase McClellan, and Casey Washington.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed four of their day three rookies from the 2024 NFL Draft
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.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't letting his team's questionable decision at the draft override his professionalism.
The Falcons have started signing their draft picks. Four of the team's selections agreed to contracts on Friday. That leaves four others to sign, including first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins hasn’t played a single snap for the Falcons yet, and NFL pundits are already mulling over potential landing spots in a trade. “Otherwise, the other potential landing spots appear to be with the Raiders, Steelers and Titans, none of whom have a settled quarterback of the future.
The Falcons are kicking off rookie minicamp, and everyone is intrigued to see Michael Penix Jr. in his new threads. The 8th overall pick is going to impress the world with his arm; that’s what made the Falcons fall in love with him in the first place, and it seems everything is going to plan.
Cousins suffered a torn Achilles while with the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 29 but signed a four-year, $180M contract to join the Falcons back in March.
The Chicago Bears have been very busy this offseason, patching up numerous holes and adding big-time weapons on the offensive end. However, one area in which the Bears are still lacking is the pass rush.
While the Bolts are interested in adding what would be a high-profile rotational rusher behind their Pro Bowl OLB tandem, he has seen a bit of a post-draft market emerge for his services.
The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that they’ve signed defensive end Kenny Oginni and released offensive tackle Ryan Swoboda. The Falcons received an international roster exemption for Oginni, who won’t count against the team’s active roster. Swoboda, 25, wound up going undrafted out of back in May of 2023.
The Atlanta Falcons begin organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, and the team still has some roster moves to make. Here are three moves Atlanta should consider with its offseason workout program just around the corner.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing receiver depth in the former of Scotty Miller.
As the Atlanta Falcons defense took a considerable step forward last season, the linebacker pairing of Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman drew praise. Elliss was expected to shine; the Falcons gave him a three-year, $21.5 million contract and the reins of their defense for a reason.
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