Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 23

The Most Underrated Defensive Move the Falcons Made This Offseason

The Atlanta Falcons finished the season with one of the league’s best pass-rushing attacks, but with holes scattered across the rest of the roster, adding edge rushers hasn’t exactly been a top priority this offseason.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 23

Ranking Key Atlanta Falcons In Line for Extensions

The Atlanta Falcons are one week into Phase 3 of the offseason, with the second week of organized team activities set for Monday. Players and members of

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 22

5 Things Atlanta Falcons Must Fix On Offense to Win In 2026

The Atlanta Falcons endured one of the more frustrating campaigns in recent memory in 2025, and the early-season inconsistencies ultimately cost several people their jobs.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 22

Falcons Offensive Line Is Trying to Find Its Footing Again After Major Changes

FLOWERY BRANCH – There is a lot of new around the grounds of Atlanta Falcons headquarters these days. Many of those new faces made their first impressions on the equally new coaching staff during the first days of organized team activities (OTAs). Turnover has been one of the only consistent things up there over the last several years.

Jeff Ulbrich News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 21

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich Taking Major Step Toward NFL Head Coaching Return

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator had a very busy week taking part in the NFL’s annual accelerator program down in Orlando. This event gives assistant coaches the chance to sit down with key decision-makers and build relationships as they look to advance their careers.

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 greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Falcons schedule could make life very difficult for Kevin Stefanski in Year 1

When looking at the Atlanta Falcons schedule heading into the 2026, on the surface, there aren’t many places where you can point to games that should be obvious wins.

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Dolphins Signing RB Carlos Washington Jr.

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Dolphins are signing RB Carlos Washington Jr. after a workout on Wednesday. Washington, 27, signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Southeastern Louisiana following the 2023 draft.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Atlanta Falcons 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Olamide Zaccheaus News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 21

Falcons Hoping A Familiar Face Can Stabilize Unproven WR Group

FLOWERY BRANCH – There was a tinge of nostalgia for Olamide Zaccheaus when he returned to Atlanta Falcons headquarters this week. It is a new front office, filled with new players and coaches.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Cash Jones garnering a lot of praise at Falcons OTAs

Undrafted free agents aren’t typically storylines during the offseason, but former Georgia running back Cash Jones drew some high praise from Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski this week at OTAs.

Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 20

Kevin Stefanski Gives 'Non-Negotiable' In Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Room

The biggest question for the Atlanta Falcons heading into the 2026 season isn't just who will be the starting quarterback, but how effective can he be once he's in the job.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 20

3 Offseason Questions Still Looming for the Atlanta Falcons

With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / May 20

Penix Jr. addresses goal for return date, competing with Tagovailoa

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. addresses goal for return date, competing with Tua Tagovailoa

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is spending the spring recovering from surgery he needed this past fall to repair a partially torn ACL while he learns the offense being installed by new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski.

NFL analyst names best fit for WR Stefon Diggs amid four potential options

Kevin Stefanski comments on the health of Michael Penix Jr.

The 'Last QB debut win by NFL team' quiz