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Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 30
Falcons agree to 4-year, $78M deal with Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year extension with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. The deal is worth $78 million with $46.5 million guaranteed, according to reports.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30
Falcons make $78 million investment in star player one month after trade
One month ago, the Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears. On Wednesday, Atlanta showed it paid off with a massive four-year, $78 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season 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.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Aggressive Falcons turn Gervon Dexter trade into expensive, long-term investment
Not long after acquiring Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Bears, the Falcons are making sure he stays in Atlanta long-term.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Has Received His Bleacher Report Grade for Week Three
Michael Penix Jr.‘s Week Three return means we can finally evaluate his play this season. Even with such a small sample size, Bleacher Report has taken notice.
Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 30
Bijan Robinson’s Historic Night Earns Falcons Star NFL Honor
After a dazzling performance on Thursday Night Football, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been named the NFL’s NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
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.
Brian Asamoah News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Falcons Acquire 26-Year-Old Defender Before Saints Game
The Atlanta Falcons are adding linebacker Brian Asamoah, a move that quietly fills a depth need rather than rewriting the team’s defensive identity, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Atlanta Falcons DB Xavier Watt Is On His Way To Being One Of The NFLs Top Safeties
University of Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts was known as a ball hawk when he entered the 2025 NFL Draft. In his time with the Atlanta Falcons, he has been just that, learning from and striving with veteran safety Jessie Bates III.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Week 4 Drive Dominance Rankings: Falcons on the Move
The Atlanta Falcons had been outscored 54-16 in losing their first two games of the 2026 season, so it was no surprise they were heavy underdogs last week going into a Thursday night road game against the Green Bay Packers.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 30
Atlanta Falcons Adding Former Bengals Linebacker
The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly adding former Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Brian Asamoah II to bolster the position, according to NFL insider Jordan Shultz, who was the first to report the news Wednesday morning.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 30
Tua Tagovailoa Opens Up On His Role as Atlanta Falcons Backup QB
Tua Tagovailoa’s role with the Atlanta Falcons has changed significantly through the first three games of the season. Tagovailoa was initially named the Falcons’ starting quarterback, but an oblique injury prevented him from starting in Week 1.
Maason Smith News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 30
Falcons DT Maason Smith Seeks Redemption in Superdome Return vs. Saints
When the Atlanta Falcons (1-2) and New Orleans Saints (1-2) have their semiannual NFC South battle on Monday Night Football, it’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “Domecoming,” when the Saints returned to the Superdome following the 2005 Hurricane Katrina.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Atlanta Falcons May Have Found the Quarterback Formula They Needed
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gave the offense its clearest identity of the young season in his 2026 debut last Thursday: decisive reads, quicker throws and more work from under center.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 29
Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Michael Penix Jr. earning Falcons' starting job via win over Packers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. earned at least a second straight start after he helped the Atlanta Falcons notch an impressive 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
What stands out about the Atlanta Falcons through Week 3?
Vibes couldn’t have been much lower following an embarrassing 34-3 loss to the Panthers in the Falcons’ home opener, dropping the team to 0-2 before a primetime matchup with the Packers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 29
Falcons' 3 Most Disappointing Players Through First 3 Games
The Atlanta Falcons started the season 0-2, but those games are a distant memory with Michael Penix Jr. back to starting games. While we can't expect the Falcons to routinely blow out teams like they did the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, neither should we expect the ineptitude shown with emergency starter Cooper Rush under center.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 28
How One Falcons Win Changed Everything in the NFC South Race
After securing their first victory, the Atlanta Falcons are all of a sudden back in contention for the NFC South in the young NFL season with a 1-2 record. Atlanta defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Lambeau Field on Sept.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 28
Falcons find themselves at the top of messy NFC South
It’s amazing how much can change over a week in the National Football League. Last Monday, pundits across the country had no problem dubbing the Falcons the worst team in football, and based on the performances from Weeks 1 and 2, it was difficult to argue.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 25
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to Martin Luther King Jr. comparison
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is in his first season with the organization and was arguably on the hot seat after only two games. The Falcons opened with an 0-2 record as Stefanski was forced to go with Cooper Rush at quarterback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Packers' Matt LaFleur shares Josh Jacobs admission after 'butt-whooping' loss to Falcons
The Green Bay Packers suffered the largest home loss in Matt LaFleur's eight years and LaFleur didn't dance around the events of the evening.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 25
Michael Penix Jr. makes Falcons history in blowout win over Packers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to the field Thursday night hoping to save his team's season. He did that and more.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Falcons-Packers 'TNF' takeaways: Bijan Robinson runs wild, Jordan Love flops
The Falcons went to Lambeau Field and dominated the Packers to the tune of 35-14.
Bralen Trice News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 24
Falcons Elevate OLB Bralen Trice
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have elevated OLB Bralen Trice from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 3 against the Packers. Trice, 25, was a two-year starter at Washington and earned third-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2023.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 23
How Tua Tagovailoa has reacted to losing Falcons' starting job without playing
Tua Tagovailoa was set to serve as the Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 starting quarterback until he suffered an oblique injury ahead of Atlanta's season opener.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
NFL Week 3 prime-time predictions: Futile Falcons flounder in Michael Penix Jr.'s return
Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty
Young played well over his first two starts of the 2026 season after the Panthers elected to not sign him to a contract extension ahead of the campaign.
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