Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nick Folk News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 7

Falcons Hope Nick Folk Can End Frustrating History at Kicker

The Atlanta Falcons have spent the better part of the last two seasons searching for stability at kicker, cycling through multiple options while struggling to find a dependable answer in critical moments. After going through a lot of kickers in recent years, Atlanta believed it had finally found that consistency by bringing in veteran Nick Folk.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons: Who’s On The Injury Report?

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to get back on track in Madrid, Spain, against the Cincinnati Bengals, but their injury report includes some major names.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 7

Falcons place RB Brian Robinson on IR with hamstring injury

The Atlanta Falcons placed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Saturday, ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Falcons’ Brian Robinson Jr. lands on IR ahead of Bengals game

The Atlanta Falcons are set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Week 9. It’s an opportunity for the club to get back in the win column after being shut out 16-0 in Week 8 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 7

3 Keys to Victory for Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The Atlanta Falcons have an important opportunity to get their season back on track when they face the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain. With the two teams meeting on an international stage, Atlanta will look to put together a complete performance against a Cincinnati offense capable of creating problems for opposing defenses.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 7

The Time is Now for Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. has an opportunity to put his worst performance of the season behind him when the Atlanta Falcons face the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 7

Falcons vs. Bengals Preview, Odds, Injuries for NFL Week 9

MADRID – The Atlanta Falcons head across the pond on Sunday for an early-morning game against the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup that could deliver fireworks. Quarterback Joe Burrow leads an explosive offense that ranks second in the NFL in scoring (29.2 points per game) and has scored 30 or more points in all three of its consecutive wins.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 6

Why the Falcons’ Maddening Trend Could Spell Trouble for Bengals in Madrid

Those familiar with the Atlanta Falcons know that this is a roller coaster of a franchise. Taking it back to just last year, think about how they beat Super Bowl contenders like the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams.

James Pearce Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

James Pearce Jr. might not play Sunday, other Falcons injury updates

All week long, the consensus from the coaching staff was that star second-year pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was good to play against the Bengals after being reinstated from his suspension.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Brian Robinson Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Falcons Ruled Out Two For Week 9 Including RB Brian Robinson Jr.

According to Tori McElhaney, the Falcons changed the injury report and ruled RB Brian Robinson Jr. out with a hamstring injury. Robinson was estimated

Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Has Michael Penix Jr. Had A Breakout Game Yet?

The Atlanta Falcons have had several ups and downs this season, and they’ve mostly been led by young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. behind center. With him, they’ve had extraordinary wins no one saw coming, and inexplicable losses, but has he had his breakout game yet in the NFL? When Penix Jr.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 5

What Happened to the Atlanta Falcons' Dominant Running Game?

In the young NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons were flying high behind a potent rushing attack. Led by All-Pro running back and league-leading rusher Bijan Robinson, they averaged 181 rushing yards per game and were the NFL’s No.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 5

Falcons' Bijan Robinson offers surprising self-critique: 'I gotta be better'

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is his own harshest critic.

Bengals bring high-powered offense into Madrid clash vs. Falcons

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons place critical defensive piece on Injured Reserve

Kevin Stefanski had already announced that defensive end Samson Ebukam wouldn’t travel with the Falcons to face the Bengals in Madrid after suffering a hamstring injury.

Samson Ebukam News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Falcons Place DE Samson Ebukam On IR

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed DE Samson Ebukam on injured reserve. Ebukam, 31, is a former fourth-round pick of the Rams back in 2017.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / November 3

Falcons Stall As Power Rankings Drop After Shutout

The Atlanta Falcons sit at a crossroads as the NFL season hits its midpoint, with their identity still a mystery to observers. They dropped two spots to No.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons latest roster moves and injury updates

On Monday, Kevin Stefanski announced that Samson Ebukam and Zachariah Branch are both dealing with hamstring injuries. Neither will be available when the team travels to Madrid to face the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jared Ivey News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Falcons Cut Two Edge Rushers

The Atlanta Falcons released OLBs Jared Ivey and Drake Jackson on Monday, per Tori McElhaney of the team website. Ivey was on the 53-man roster and Jackson was on the practice squad. Jackson, 25, was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why throwing 4 picks in loss to Bucs 'sucked' a little extra for Penix

Why throwing 4 interceptions in loss to Buccaneers 'sucked' a little extra for Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons fell to 3-5 on the season when they suffered a 16-0 loss to a Buccaneers side that completed zero passes in driving rain at Tampa Bay's Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2