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What a Bijan Robinson Contract Extension Could Look Like for Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. to lucrative contract extensions this month. Both players were scheduled to be free agents following the 2026 season, but new general manager Ian Cunningham made sure that didn't happen.

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Tyreek Hill Could Form NFL’s Most Explosive Duo With Superstar Quarterback

Tyreek Hill is still a free agent, still recovering from a torn ACL, and still one of the most intriguing names on the NFL market heading into the summer.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 30

Falcons' Pitts makes major admission about contract extension

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Sr. makes major admission about contract extension

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.

RB Bijan Robinson is up next for Falcons after $54M extension for TE Kyle Pitts

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Kyle Pitts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Falcons’ Kyle Pitts has ‘a lot more’ to offer after inking $54 million contract

Kyle Pitts returns to the Atlanta Falcons after signing a three-year, $54 million contract extension. It’s a move that maintains the club’s high-level skills position players while the team still seeks a franchise quarterback.

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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.

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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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 29

Falcons Legends Have High Expectations for Team in 2026

Can the Atlanta Falcons be a sneaky good team in the 2026 season? Former players who suited up in the Red and Black think Atlanta is on pace to win the NFC South and reemerge in the playoff picture to end the NFL’s second-longest eight-season playoff drought.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 29

Can Nate Ollie's 'Superpower' Fix the Falcons' Run Defense?

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons defensive line understands where the improvement must come this season. The run defense, which finished 27th in expected points added per rush last season, needs to find its legs.

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.

Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 28

How Falcons Plan to Maximize Bijan Robinson’s Versatility in New Offense

New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski knows he has a generational talent in his arsenal, Bijan Robinson. “The physical skillset is obvious off the tape, and that’s something you see out there on the grass,” Stefanski said of the All-Pro running back at mandatory minicamp.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski gets brutally honest on Kyle Pitts

The Atlanta Falcons have secured standout tight end Kyle Pitts ahead of the 2026 NFL season with a historic three-year contract extension worth $54 million.

Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / June 27

Tua Tagovailoa ‘well positioned’ in Atlanta Falcons QB battle with Michael Penix Jr.

Tua Tagovailoa might get his second chance with the Atlanta Falcons as he’s in a good spot with the team’s quarterback battle. Former first round pick Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 27

Atlanta Falcons Edge Rusher Could Be NFL's Biggest Bargain In Free Agency

The Atlanta Falcons finally addressed their anemic pass rush in 2025 when they spent not one, but two first-round picks on edge rushers in the NFL Draft.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 26

Michael Penix Jr. On 'Bust Alert' in Third Season with Atlanta Falcons

In 2024 the Atlanta Falcons made the unconventional decision to spend $100 million on a bridge quarterback while simultaneously using a top-10 pick on their quarterback of the future.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 26

Was Tua Tagovailoa's Disastrous 2025 Season with Miami Dolphins a Blip or a Trend?

In March, the Atlanta Falcons ended their calamitous relationship with quarterback Kirk Cousins after just two years and $100 million. They were looking for another veteran in free agency to take his place in order to compete with and provide insurance for Michael Penix Jr.

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Massive update on Packers' Tucker Kraft surfaces amid injury recovery

Green Bay Packers star tight end Tucker Kraft is still working to fully recover from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 9 of the 2025 season. That said, Kraft is also in a contract year.

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Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25

Kyle Pitts Sr.'s Falcons Contract Strongly Critiqued by ESPN’s Booger McFarland

Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons made history on June 23. The upcoming sixth-year tight end inked a three-year contract worth $54 million, with $36 million fully guaranteed to remain in Atlanta. The deal is the richest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.

Bijan Robinson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 24

Ongoing Talks Between Falcons & RB Bijan Robinson

According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, extension talks between the Falcons and RB Bijan Robinson are ongoing. Raimondi notes that while Robinson is under contract for two more years after the team picked up his fifth-year option, all indications are Atlanta plans to lock him up well before that, perhaps even soon.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 23

Robinson is up next for Falcons after $54M extension for Pitts

RB Bijan Robinson is up next for Falcons after $54M extension for TE Kyle Pitts

Robinson may be feeling a little envious after the Atlanta Falcons signed two of their other skill players to contract extensions.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23

Falcons Could Make WR Addition

Drake London is set to anchor the Falcons’ receiver room once again in 2026 and well into the future. Atlanta could be among the teams seeking additional depth this summer, though.

Billy Bowman Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / June 21

Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. Could Open Season On PUP List; Latest On Team’s LB Corps

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Falcons' Quarterback Battle May Already Have Early Favorite

Atlanta Falcons first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski has a big decision to make before the 2026 NFL season begins. There's a quarterback battle brewing between Michael Penix Jr.

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.