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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
Falcons add wide receiver depth with former Giants pass-catcher
The Atlanta Falcons got their preseason underway last week with an ugly home loss to the Denver Broncos. Tua Tagovailoa didn’t exactly make a great first impression on the fanbase in this one, fumbling his first snap of the night, and Atlanta ended up losing by a score of 27-7.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 17
Falcons Signing Big Former New York Giants Wide Receiver per Report
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Atlanta Falcons made a pair of moves earlier on Monday when they waived former New England Patriots offensive lineman Layden Robinson and former New Orleans Saints punter Matthew Hayball.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski gets brutally honest on state of Tua Tagovailoa-led offense after preseason debacle
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s debut with the Atlanta Falcons didn’t go how the franchise planned. Head coach Kevin Stefanski knows things need to change.
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.
Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / August 17
Kevin Stefanski provides slew of Falcons injury updates
A slew of Falcons starters are dealing with nicks and bruises leading up to the season, but outside of Jalon Walker, who was lost for the entire season after suffering a torn ACL, it doesn’t appear any of them are in serious danger of missing Week 1 at the moment.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 17
ESPN has a nightmare bold prediction for the Atlanta Falcons
Less than a month away from the start of the NFL regular season, ESPN just dropped its power rankings ahead of Week 1, which included a bold prediction for each team.
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.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 17
Falcons Waive Former Patriots Starting Lineman, Saints Punter
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Atlanta Falcons are continually making adjustments to their 90-man roster for the summer as they try to get ready for cutdowns to 53 players on August 30th.
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.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 17
Was It as Bad as It Looked? Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos Post-Mortem
ATLANTA, GA - The Kevin Stefanski era doesn't really kick off for the Atlanta Falcons until they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 13th, but they got a dress rehearsal on Friday night against the Denver Broncos.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
Falcons Waived OL Layden Robinson & P Matthew Hayball
The Falcons announced on Monday that they have waived OL Layden Robinson and P Matthew Hayball. Robinson, 25, was a three-year starter at Texas A&M and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2023.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 17
Falcons may be ready to make expected Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. decision
It has really been a quarterback competition in name only from springtime workouts through the midway point of August.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16
Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers chasing NFL breakthrough
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers did not take a conventional path to the NFL. Small-school football, an undrafted exit from college, DoorDash deliveries and a successful stop in Canada all preceded his first opportunity with an NFL team.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Jack Nelson News / Viral Sports News / August 15
Falcons Terminate Contract of 6-foot-7 Big Ten Standout
The Atlanta Falcons have terminated the contract of offensive tackle Jack Nelson, waiving the 2025 seventh-round pick with an injury settlement. The move ends Nelson’s brief tenure with the team after he was initially waived/injured earlier in the week and reverted to injured reserve.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski gets 100% real on Tua Tagovailoa’s preseason performance
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged there was plenty to improve following Tua Tagovailoa’s limited preseason debut in Friday night’s 27-7 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Tua Tagovailoa News / TWSN / August 15
Falcons Quarterback Struggles Badly in Debut
Tua Tagovailoa made his Atlanta Falcons debut last night in the preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. Tua signed with Atlanta this past off-season after spending the first six years of his career in Miami.
Atlanta Falcons News / TWSN / August 15
The Atlanta Falcons' 2026 Season Is Already Over
Calling a season over for a team based on just one week of preseason action and before Week 1 even takes place is typically an overreaction. For the Atlanta Falcons, though, the warning signs have become too great to ignore.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15
Jarrett Stidham may have secured Broncos' backup QB job
With Bo Nix resting and entrenched as the face of the Denver Broncos' franchise, Jarrett Stidham got the start against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night.
Sean Payton News / Yardbarker / August 14
Sean Payton proves NFC South rivalry still lives on with shot at Falcons fans
When it comes to the fierceness of their rivalries, the NFC South does not always get the same level of hype or respect as some other divisions in the NFL. When you think of brutal, intense rivalries or the historic rivalries, your mind probably goes to the NFC East, NFC North, AFC North or even the AFC West.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15
Falcons' QB situation looks bleak after Tua Tagovailoa's performance vs. Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons brought in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason as an insurance plan for Michael Penix Jr., who the team planned on being the franchise signal-caller.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14
Broncos' Courtland Sutton pulls off stunning catch vs. Falcons
Even without starting quarterback Bo Nix playing, the Denver Broncos were hoping to get off to a fast start on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Courtland Sutton helped the Broncos accomplish that goal in his short amount of time on the field.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. gets significant suspension from NFL
Atlanta Falcons edge-rusher James Pearce Jr. has received a significant suspension from the NFL stemming from his offseason arrest.
James Pearce Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Handed Eight-Game Suspension
The NFL has acted on the James Pearce Jr. matter. Pearce’s offseason arrest will produce an eight-game suspension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Pearce will not appeal the ban, according to The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones and Josh Kendall.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 13
Why you should be a believer in the Falcons
Could the Falcons claim a NFC South title this season?
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 13
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Changing Times: Falcons starters to play in preseason opener
One of the more frustrating aspects of the previous two Falcons coaching staffs was that they absolutely refused to play their starters in the preseason, specifically the quarterbacks.
Jalon Walker News / Yardbarker / August 5
Injury tests confirm the worst-case scenario for promising Falcons second-year LB Jalon Walker
Walker flashed franchise cornerstone potential after the Falcons selected the former Georgia Bulldogs standout with pick No. 15 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Bijan Robinson News / Yardbarker / August 5
Bijan Robinson reveals 'dream' after signing extension with Falcons
Robinson agreed to a three-year, $75M contract extension that included $51M guaranteed and made him the NFL's highest-paid running back.
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