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Five Current Falcons Players Who Could Lose Their Jobs on Draft Night

PITTSBURGH – The Atlanta Falcons will need to wait until Friday to start building out their roster, and they will need to show that patience really is a virtue.

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The Greatest First-Round Picks in Atlanta Falcons History

The NFL Draft is scheduled to get underway on Thursday night, and the Atlanta Falcons will be sitting around waiting for their turn on Friday. They were supposed to pick No.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 23

One Thing the Falcons Cannot Afford to Get Wrong in the NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH – The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for the NFL Draft this weekend, but they will be a bit strapped for draft capital. While they have several

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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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.

James Pearce Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / April 23

A lot still unresolved between Falcons and James Pearce Jr.

A bombshell dropped on the morning of Day 1 of the NFL Draft, as Andy Slater of Fox Sports South Florida reported that all felony charges against James Pearce Jr.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / HITC / April 23

First-round-free and loaded — Why tonight favours the Falcons’ five picks

The Atlanta Falcons won’t be involved in the opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft, as they currently don’t have a first-round pick. With just five selections overall and their first coming at No.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / April 23

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has path to dropped charges

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. will have all charges dismissed if he completes an intervention program that includes therapy sessions and staying out of trouble for six months.

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 Analysis Network / April 23

Why the Falcons’ five draft picks and no first-rounder could be their biggest advantage tonight

The Atlanta Falcons will not make a pick on Thursday night. They do not have a first-round selection, hold only five total picks, and will not be on the clock until No.

James Pearce Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / April 23

James Pearce Jr. could have all charges dismissed

Some massive news coming out of Flowery Branch this morning, as James Pearce Jr. — who was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated stalking, resisting arrest, and several other charges — could see all of them dismissed if he completes a program offered by the state of Florida, according to Andy Slater of Fox Sports South Florida.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 23

Needs aplenty as the Falcons head into the NFL Draft

The hype surrounding this year’s NFL Draft hasn’t been as grand as in years past, largely because the Falcons don’t own a first-round pick and have just five selections in total.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 23

One NFL Draft Trade That Could Change the Falcons Overnight

The Atlanta Falcons enter the first day of the NFL Draft without a selection in the first round and just five overall selections, but there is still room for some fireworks this weekend. Ian Cunningham is taking over as the franchise’s new general manager, meaning anything can happen.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 22

What Could a Trade Down By the Atlanta Falcons Look Like?

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in a rather precarious position. Ian Cunningham and the new-look Falcons front office are putting the final touches on their NFL Draft board.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / April 22

Are the Atlanta Falcons Trading a Former First-Round Pick?

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons may be one of the teams to watch most closely when the clock starts at the NFL Draft. Not for who they pick — but for who they might move.

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Falcons 7-Round Mock Draft Satisfies Every Major Need

The NFL Draft has finally arrived, and Falcons OnSI has delivered several scenarios facing the Atlanta Falcons this weekend. The franchise needs wide receivers,

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 22

Falcons Warned to Avoid 'High-Octane' Pass Rusher

With uncertainty surrounding the status of 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate James Pearce, the Atlanta Falcons could be right back in the edge rusher market during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 22

How Matt Ryan Is Helping Shape the Falcons’ Draft Board

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons flipped their organization over in January. They fired both the head coach and the general manager, and created a brand-new position: president of football. To Arthur Blank, Matt Ryan was always the man for that job.