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Maason Smith News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11
Former Jaguars DL Maason Smith Can Help Fix Falcons Biggest Weakness
Last year, the Atlanta Falcons ranked among the top pass-rushing defenses in the NFL. They set a franchise record with 57 quarterback sacks during the 2025 season.
Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11
Matt Ryan as Falcons President of Football Proving to be 'Invaluable'
New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski had high praise for Matt Ryan, the Falcons' new president of football operations, during media availability at the Falcons’ OTAs earlier this week.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11
Projecting the Falcons’ 53-Man Roster & Depth Chart After OTAs
The NFL is less than 100 days away, and the Atlanta Falcons are inching closer and closer to resolving what this roster will look like when that day arrives.
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.
The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10
Is Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Undersized? DL Coach Nate Ollie Weighs In
The Atlanta Falcons were susceptible to the run in 2025, despite a defense that was overall markedly improved from the previous season. They were 24th in yards against last season and 27th in EPA, a metric that gauges effectiveness regardless of situation.
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.
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10
The New Faces to Watch for the Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons cleaned house over the 2026 offseason, bringing in a new head coach in Kevin Stefanski, a new general manager in Ian Cunningham, and even welcoming Matt Ryan back as the new president of football operations. With all of these changes in the coaching staff and front office, there is also plenty of turnover on the field.
NFL Week 9: Picks and preview
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 News / Total Pro Sports / June 10
Falcons Legendary RB Michael Turner Exposed In Court For Sending Wild Eggplant & Tongue Emoji Text Messages
Michael Turner and his ex, Rasheeda Walker-Williamson, are locked in a bitter child support battle that has exposed some randy messages. TMZ reports Rasheeda wants the former San Diego Chargers and Atlanta Falcons running back to be found in contempt of court.
Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / June 10
Falcons fans will love this comments from Drake London following extension
The biggest move of the Falcons’ offseason was inking Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension. The deal makes him the third-highest paid pass catcher in the league — a well-deserved moment for a player who embodies everything the Falcons are trying to build in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10
4 Atlanta Falcons Players Who Could Surprise in 2026
Ian Cunningham and the Atlanta Falcons set out with a clear purpose in mind this offseason, and that was to “raise the floor” for this franchise. Injuries exposed them, and too often, this team was left counting on former practice-squad players to play meaningful roles.
Austin Hooper News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 9
How Austin Hooper Could Be a Key Piece of Falcons' New Offense
FLOWERY BRANCH – Austin Hooper left the Atlanta Falcons in 2019 as a Pro Bowl tight end, but returns as a much different player. The 32-year-old is entering
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Tua Tagovailoa News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 9
NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said that QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s accuracy has jumped off the charts during initial off-season activities. “Some guys get better at it with tweaks to how they throw the ball, tweaks to their lower body, those types of things.
Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 9
Kyle Pitts Reveals Conversation That Changed His Falcons Career
FLOWERY BRANCH – Kyle Pitts knew something needed to change. The 25-year-old tight end was a non-factor for the Atlanta Falcons in their 24-10 win over the Saints, their first game without Drake London.
Drake London News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 9
Falcons’ Drake London drops bars after signing $141 million contract extension
Recently, the Atlanta Falcons made headlines when they signed wide receiver Drake London to a massive $141 million contract extension. The move keeps London in Atlanta over the long haul and signals the team’s trust in him to be their number one wide receiver for the next several years to come.
Alex Van Pelt News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 9
Alex Van Pelt Explains Why Falcons QB Battle Is Still on Hold
FLOWERY BRANCH – Alex Van Pelt has an incredibly important job this offseason, and the Atlanta Falcons are counting on him to fulfill it. The quarterback coach will be the “ non-negotiable ” for Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / June 9
What will be the backbone of the Falcons defense in 2026?
The backbone of the Falcons defense a season ago — for the first time in over two decades — was the defensive front. Atlanta finished second in the league in sacks, setting a franchise record with 57, behind only the Denver Broncos.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 9
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. gets harsh reality check regarding Tua Tagovailoa competition
Michael Penix Jr. is attempting to compete with free-agency addition Tua Tagovailoa to win the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback job.
Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 8
Falcons Players React to Drake London Earning Historic $150 Million Contract
FLOWERY BRANCH – Drake London officially put pen to paper on Monday , and the Atlanta Falcons officially locked down their franchise wide receiver. His
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / June 8
Falcons sign WR Drake London to 4-year, $141M extension
The Atlanta Falcons officially re-signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year contract extension Monday. The team announcement comes nearly one week after the deal was reported by multiple outlets as being worth $141 million.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 8
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. shares what Raiders' Fernando Mendoza can expect from Kirk Cousins as a mentor
For a piece published on Monday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic shared why Penix feels that Mendoza "is going to get a great guy, before the football player" as it pertains to having Cousins as a mentor through at least the end of the upcoming season.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 8
Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski ducks James Pearce Jr. question before mandatory minicamp
The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for mandatory minicamp as the 2026 NFL offseason continues. One of the major storylines hovering over the team this year has been the legal issues of James Pearce Jr., who was arrested in February on a slew of charges involving then-girlfriend and WNBA star Rickea Jackson.
Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / June 8
Falcons injury updates on Michael Penix Jr., Billy Bowman
As training camp approaches, it’s looking more and more likely that Michael Penix Jr. will be ready for Week 1. Whether he’s the starting quarterback is an entirely different conversation — but head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Penix is close to being cleared for 11-on-11s.
Bijan Robinson News / Pro Football Rumors / June 8
Falcons Discussing Extension With RB Bijan Robinson
The post-draft period of the offseason was understandably viewed by Atlanta as the time to work out extensions with Drake London and Bijan Robinson. One of those has already been taken care of, and the other could be in place relatively soon.
Nathan Peterman News / Pro Football Rumors / June 3
QB Nathan Peterman Retires
Longtime NFL quarterback Nathan Peterman is hanging up his cleats, but the 32-year-old will remain in the game in a different capacity. Peterman is working to become a certified NFL agent with Range Sports, which represented him as a player, according to Irving Mejia-Hilario of Sports Business Journal.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2
Drake London makes Falcons’ history with $141 million contract
The Atlanta Falcons are giving young wide receiver Drake London a massive new deal. On Tuesday, the Falcons and London agreed on a four-year deal worth $141 million, and it could reach as much as $150 million.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 2
Drake London's $141M extension is an overpay, but long-term investment for Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons don't know if their quarterback of the future is on the roster, but they do know their No. 1 wide receiver will be for quite some time.
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