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Falcons QB Michael Penix, Jr. said his goal is to be available for the team’s season opener next year. “My expectation is to get healthy as soon as possible,” Penix said, via Around The NFL.

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Watch Ian Cunningham Make His First Appearance at Falcons HQ

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Ian Cunningham as the next general manager, and now the new head of personnel decisions has made his first appearance at team headquarters.

Atlanta Falcons News / Total Pro Sports / February 2

Why New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham Could Transform the Franchise?

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era in 2026, and at the heart of that transformation is their freshly appointed general manager, Ian Cunningham.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 2

Michael Penix Jr. Addresses Pistol Formation Debate in Atlanta

As Michael Penix Jr. recovers from an ACL injury, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback remains at the center of conversation in the early parts of the NFL offseason.

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.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 2

Falcons 2026 schedule features a number 'revenge' games

Atlanta is guaranteed two heated meetings with New Orleans every season, but the Falcons’ 2026 schedule also includes several intriguing matchups that could qualify as “revenge” games for one reason or another.

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.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 2

Atlanta Falcons Make Major Elevation in Scouting Department

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons announced on Sunday that they have retained Tokunbo “Tumbo” Abanikanda within their scouting department, with the official title of director of scouting.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. reveals Michael Vick’s advice as he tries to lead winner

Quarterback Michael Penix hasn’t had as explosive a start as the Atlanta Falcons were hoping for. And now, he must rehab from a devastating partially torn ACL.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 2

New Falcons Coach was Secret to Drake Maye's Success According to Jerod Mayo

The Atlanta Falcons hired Alex Van Pelt to take over as their new quarterbacks coach, and the track record of development is clear. Jerod Mayo, who was his head coach in New England in 2024, had some high praise for his former coach’s work with Drake Maye in 2024. “He’s been huge [for Maye],” Mayo said.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / February 1

Falcons Announce Latest Staffing Decisions

With new head coach Kevin Stefanski and new general manager Ian Cunningham finding their place in Atlanta, the duo has slowly gone about, making decisions for how to fill out the staff.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / February 1

Raheem Morris finds new home with the 49ers

Even after being fired by the Falcons, the expectation was that Raheem Morris would land on his feet if he wanted to coach in 2026. He received some looks for the many head coaching vacancies around the league, but ultimately he’ll reunite with Kyle Shanahan as defensive coordinator in San Francisco, replacing Robert Saleh.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / February 1

Falcons add Tanner Engstrand as passing game coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired Tanner Engstrand as their passing game coordinator on Sunday. Engstrand is the latest offseason addition to the Falcons, who also have hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach, Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach within the last two weeks.

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Michael Penix Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / February 1

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Expects To Be Medically Cleared By April

The partially-torn left ACL he suffered in Week 11 of the 2025 season has reportedly threatened Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ’s availability for the start of the 2026 slate.

Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 1

Michael Vick Has Strong Feelings About Falcons Hiring Kevin Stefanski

Kevin Stefanski has been the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons for two weeks, and the reactions to the hire have continued to pour in. The most recent came from a team legend. Michael Vick, who is now the head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans, made a guest appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football.

Alex Van Pelt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31

Falcons Hiring Alex Van Pelt As QB Coach

Tom Pelissero reports that the Falcons are hiring Alex Van Pelt as their new quarterbacks coach. This reunites him with HC Kevin Stefanski, as the two previously worked together in Cleveland from 2020 to 2023 when Van Pelt was the team’s offensive coordinator.