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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7
Falcons Looking To Acquire Draft Picks
Ian Cunningham‘s first draft at the helm of the Falcons is approaching. Atlanta’s new general manager currently has only five picks to work with, but that could soon change.
James Pearce Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 7
NFL Insider Provides Key Update on Falcons' James Pearce Jr.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons learned on Monday that edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will not report to voluntary workouts this week, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Kyle Pitts News / Field Level Media / April 7
Report: Falcons' Kyle Pitts signs franchise tag, arrives for workouts
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has signed his franchise tender and will participate in voluntary workouts, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. He will be under contract with the Falcons for 2026 on a one-year deal worth $15.045 million.
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.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / April 7
Atlanta Falcons: Host Explosive SEC Receiver Prospect
The Atlanta Falcons still need to address the wide receiver room this offseason, especially after releasing Darnell Mooney. Although Atlanta signed Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus as stop gaps, both receivers were not productive with their respective teams last year.
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.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The 'Rookie receiving-leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players with the most receiving yards as a rookie for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / April 7
Report: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't attend workouts after arrest
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is not expected to report for the start of Atlanta's offseason program Tuesday following his February arrest in Florida, NFL Network reported.
Kyle Pitts News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Signs Franchise Tag
The Falcons begin their offseason program today. Kyle Pitts will be in attendance since he is now under contract with the team once again. Pitts has signed his franchise tag, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Kyle Pitts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 7
Kyle Pitts Signing Franchise Tag & Attending Offseason Workouts
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is signing the franchise tag and attending the team’s offseason program that begins today. Rapoport mentions the two sides can still negotiate a long-term deal, but for now he’s locked in on the fully guaranteed $15.045 million for 2026.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / April 7
Falcons Expect James Pearce Jr. to Miss Offseason Program Due to Legal Issues
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the club’s first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, is not expected to attend the team’s voluntary offseason program when it opens Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 7
Kirk Cousins explains why he signed with the Raiders
The Raiders signed QB Kirk Cousins to a deal that will pay him $20 million for the 2026 season, making him likely to be the Week 1 starter for the upcoming season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 7
Atlanta Falcons Showing Interest in High-Upside Defensive Back
The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly been interested in adding some secondary help in the upcoming NFL Draft. They welcomed Florida cornerback Devin Moore to Flowery Branch for a top-30 visit. Moore figures to be a solid option for the Falcons in the middle rounds of this month’s draft.
James Pearce Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. not expected at offseason workout after arrest
The Atlanta Falcons have struggled with the James Pearce Jr. situation. But they’ve added some help at his position. Still, Pearce isn’t expected at offseason workouts after his arrest, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 6
Why the Falcons Should Draft This Unique Prospect from a Nigerian Village
Uar Bernard grew up in a village in Benue, Nigeria, and hasn’t played a down of organized football, but he may be one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 6
Atlanta Falcons Showing Interest in Massive Defensive Prospect
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly have some interest in standout Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks. The massive interior player is reportedly coming to Flowery Branch on a top-30 visit, and could be an outstanding option for them in the second round.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 6
Unclear If James Pearce Jr. Will Report To Falcons’ Offseason Program
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is the subject of three felony charges. As such, his immediate and long-term futures remain unclear at this point.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 6
Atlanta Falcons NFL Pre-Draft Tracker: Team Meets With Standout Local QB
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are in the thick of their NFL Draft preparations, but new general manager Ian Cunningham will be a bit hamstrung. The Falcons will carry five draft selections, but none in the first or fifth round.
Jahan Dotson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 6
One Quiet Move Could Change the Atlanta Falcons’ Offense in 2026
The Atlanta Falcons need Jahan Dotson to be more than a simple reclamation project. After struggling with a lack of separation from their pass catchers
Kyle Pitts News / Athlon Sports / April 6
Kyle Louis NFL Draft Scouting Report
Pitt's Kyle Louis is one of the more intriguing linebacker prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the athleticism, instincts and intelligence that makes him a dynamic playmaker when the ball gets near him.
Kirk Cousins News / Football Analysis / April 6
Falcons Signed Cousins For $180M And Drafted His Replacement 43 Days Later—Now They Pay Both
Forty-three days. That’s the gap between the Atlanta Falcons handing Kirk Cousins the richest free-agent deal of the 2024 offseason and walking up to the podium at the NFL Draft to select his replacement.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 5
3 players Falcons must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft
Atlanta’s draft situation has an unusual shape this spring. The most pressing concern remains the pass rush and the defensive front, despite the Falcons adding veterans like Azeez Ojulari, Samson Ebukam, and Cameron Thomas in free agency.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 5
NFL Denied Bears’ Appeal For Compensatory Picks After Falcons Hired GM Ian Cunningham
The NFL has formally denied the Bears’ appeal of the league’s decision not to award compensatory draft picks for the loss of executive Ian Cunningham, per Ian Rapoport. The league provided Rapoport with a statement: “The matter is now closed following the club’s appeal.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 3
Kirk Cousins' Raiders contract comes with record-breaking twist
Cousins has set a record with this astonishing deal.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 2
NFL executive says Dolphins should have made extreme Tua Tagovailoa move over signing Malik Willis
The new Dolphins regime incurred a $99.2M cap charge after moving on from Tagovailoa.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / March 30
Why Falcons' Kevin Stefanski believes he, Tua Tagovailoa can prove doubters wrong
During a Sunday conversation with NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, Stefanski touched upon how he and Tagovailoa are going through similar experiences with their current employers.
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