Praise from national pundits for the Atlanta Falcons' draft strategy of trading back into the first round to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been virtually non-existent.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- While on a promotion-based trip to Germany in advance of his team's November game in Berlin, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson spearheaded a flag football camp with the locals.
One of the biggest storylines of the Falcons’ OTAs isn’t Michael Penix Jr. taking over in Atlanta or even their potential star rookie pass rushers in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.; it’s been about Kyle Pitts.
There’s a non-zero chance that the Falcons make one more notable offseason move, but the only feasible scenario is if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t end up signing with the Steelers.
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.
Here are the personnel czars that previously led teams to sustained success. No coach-GMs are included here, just pure front office execs who assembled quality rosters.
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 have made a thing of attacking their roster’s weaknesses in a fanatic fashion. A year ago, Terry Fontenot went out and signed the best free agent quarterback on the market, inking Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal that some believed was an overpay.
After a mediocre 2024 season, the Falcons have reshaped the look of this team and now look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Falcons have utilized the 2025 offseason to make sure they find their defensive linemen, and secondary, as those were the low points in 2024.
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 2024 NFL season saw several strong performers miss substantial time. Here are the key presences, with emphasis on those who missed significant time last year, teams are counting on to reprise their pre-injury form in 2025.
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.
Despite there being little news surrounding Kyle Pitts this offseason, it’s picked up in a big way over the last week. The highest drafted tight end in league history is not on the field at OTAs, reportedly being held out of practice with an undisclosed injury.
After spending the first five years of his career as a rotational pass rusher in Baltimore, Matt Judon signed a lucrative free-agent deal in 2021 with the Patriots and became one of the best pass rushers in the league.
The Atlanta Falcons community had a full-blown nostalgia moment when franchise icon Michael Vick made a surprise appearance at team practice. The legendary
The Atlanta Falcons head into the 2025 NFL season with heightened expectations under second-year head coach Raheem Morris — and no player reflects that urgency more than Bijan Robinson.
The Falcons have recently received multiple calls regarding Pitts, after months of trying to find a suitable trade partner. At the Falcons OTA's though it was discovered that Pitts is dealing with an injury according to Head Coach Raheem Morris.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer D. Orlando Ledbetter had a bit of an unprovoked jab ready to fire off at former Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, and let it fly.
2024 marked the seventh straight losing season for the Falcons — Will 2025 bust the slump? It's no secret quarterback is the most consequential position in all of pro sports.
The Kyle Pitts experiment is heading toward the end. The Atlanta Falcons have become open to trade the tight end. Pitts’ name officially emerged in the trade market Monday.
Michael Vick, Norfolk State's head coach and Atlanta Falcons legend, was at the NFL team's first OTA practice on Monday. Team reporter Terrin Waack reported
The Atlanta Falcons have signed S Josh Thompson to the roster, per the NFL transaction wire. In a corresponding move to make room, the team cut DB Benny Sapp. Thompson, 25, went undrafted out of Texas in 2022 before catching on with the Jaguars.
No one believes in quarterback Michael Penix Jr. more than the Atlanta Falcons. They did somewhat shocking draft him at No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.