Atlanta Falcons interior defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus was tagged for a breakout season by ESPN’s Ben Solak. Is Solak right for picking Dorlus as a breakout candidate heading into year three? The Falcons have a litany of young, productive players, giving analysts several players to choose from when it comes to breakout candidates.
Having two left-handed quarterbacks on your roster at the same time is an exceedingly rare thing. In NFL history, exactly two teams have had more than one lefty — the 1991 Cincinnati Bengals with Boomer Esiason and Erik Wilhelm, and the 1997 Jacksonville Jaguars with Mark Brunell and Steve Matthews.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are set to launch a quarterback battle this summer during training camp, pending Michael Penix Jr.'s clearance. His
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has not only cemented himself as one of the best players in the NFL but also as one of the league's top fantasy football options.
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.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Usually, teams that clean house in both the front office and coaching staff have a roster that does not contain a ton of young talent. This is not necessarily the case with the Atlanta Falcons.
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.
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
With training camp approaching at the end of the month, many players are preparing to compete for roster spots. The Atlanta Falcons players are no exception.
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.
The Falcons haven’t had a lot to cheer about since Matt Ryan and Julio Jones were in their primes, but they can say they’ve got the best running back in the game.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield remains confident an extension will get done before the season, as he enters the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal.
Tom Brady had a very fitting response to Argentina’s epic comeback in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Argentina trailed 2-0 to Egypt with 11 minutes to go in Tuesday’s World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, but came up with three goals in short order to execute a stunning comeback.
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson and Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs are expected to receive significant long-term extensions this offseason after their teams exercised their fifth-year options as placeholders for negotiations.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
FLOWERY BRANCH – Kevin Stefanski inherits one of the NFL's most dynamic offensive weapons, but the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons biggest challenge may be knowing when not to hand Bijan Robinson the football.
Natrone Brooks has begun wearing many hats for the Atlanta Falcons. And it may pay dividends for his long-term development. Entering his third NFL season, Brooks is spending the offseason becoming a flexible option for the Atlanta defense under defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham released a statement regarding the three-year contract extension signed by TE Kyle Pitts and acknowledged Pitts’ agency for their collaboration on the new deal.
Bijan Robinson ranked as the NFL’s No. 1 RB by execs, coaches, and scouts in ESPN’s annual survey — and the Atlanta Falcons still have to pay him. The Atlanta Falcons have a Bijan Robinson problem, and it’s one entirely of their own making.
Boy, these wide receiver contracts are sure getting expensive.
On June 23, the Atlanta Falcons made it clear that Kyle Pitts remains central to their long-term vision. Atlanta agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension, including $36 million fully guaranteed, and stands as the largest three-year contract ever given to a tight end in NFL history.
Despite being drafted two years ago, Bralen Trice has yet to play in the regular season. The Falcons edge rusher should be available for training camp this summer, though.
Atlanta Falcons fans have suffered through eight losing seasons since the team last made the playoffs in 2017. They've gone through another regime change this offseason that was more of a full house cleaning, starting at the top with Matt Ryan effectively replacing Rich McKay as president of football.
Veteran Falcons players are due to report to training camp on July 28.
ESPN asked league executives, coaches and scouts to name the NFL's best overall ball-carrier.
The Atlanta Falcons did not get where they wanted to go last season, falling short of the playoffs for the eighth straight season, but one of their biggest roster wins came from the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons should look a lot different when the 2026 season kicks off this fall. Atlanta is entering a new era under Kevin Stefanski, which could bring plenty of changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Pitts is coming off the best season, to date, of his career after the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft was somewhat of a disappointment across his first four campaigns.
Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. showed a fair amount of promise during his rookie year in 2025. Earning a notable role in training camp, he enjoyed an 80% snap share and picked up an interception, 1.5 sacks, and 26 total tackles while limiting opposing passers to a 76.0 quarterback rating.
Penix Jr. is losing ground in the Falcons' QB competition due to his ongoing injury recovery. When will he be able to return to full-time action and get a chance to close the gap in the competition?
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