The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent contract six weeks ago. Last Thursday, they also drafted his successor, taking Michael Penix Jr.
Last year, the Jimmy Garoppolo contract with the Raiders contained an out for the team, in the event Garoppolo's foot injury prevented him from passing a physical before the start of the season.
The Atlanta Falcons invite University of North Alabama defensive lineman Philip Ossai to rookie minicamp
When Jay Rodgers spoke with defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus in the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, he offered advice rooted in 16 years of experience. But Rodgers, the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive line coach, also delivered a subtle promise.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons offense will look completely different in 2024 based on this one stat from the 2023 NFL season.
The Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. six weeks after giving Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million free agent deal. It’s obviously created a whirlwind of criticism, questions, and confusion among fans and the media.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
The Falcons created a stir in the league with their 2024 NFL Draft class, and host Kevin Knight is joined by Joe Patrick to continue the discussion on the selection of Michael Penix Jr., the trade-up for Ruke Orhorhoro, and the overall future-focused draft class.
After filling a number of needs this offseason, the Jets should be firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in 2024, but there's still work to be done to get there.
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.
In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves through the league with their unexpected move in the first round. Amidst swirling rumors of bolstering their offensive or defensive line, the Falcons took a bold turn by selecting Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons just can’t help themselves. A handful of other teams pursued Deshaun Watson as well as passed on Lamar Jackson and Bill Belichick, but it’s only the Falcons that are ridiculed in the national spotlight.
An argument could be made that the Falcons didn’t have a clear vision for this offseason, which is how they ended up handing Kirk Cousins $180 million in free agency and taking a quarterback in the top 10.
PFF's Trevor Sikkema labels the Atlanta Falcons' cornerback unit as one of the least improved units after the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons made some heads turn when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. They had just signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, but Terry Fontenot said he was the best on the board and sometimes you have to take that chance.
Per Adam Schefter, the Buffalo Bills have inked a one-year contract with former Falcons star linebacker Deion Jones. Deion Jones was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Falcons and immediately stepped in and became a difference maker for Atlanta’s defense.
The Falcons brought quarterback controversy on themselves by taking Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall selection less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.
Kirk Cousins has officially thrown his first pass as an Atlanta Falcon. The Falcons shared a video Thursday of the veteran quarterback throwing to wide…
The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract less than two full months before the club acquired Penix via the draft.
When reminiscing on the Atlanta Falcons’ 2023 season, it’s likely that safety Richie Grant’s role isn’t among the first things to come to mind - at least not positively.
Raheem Morris was interviewed by the Falcons after that season for a full-time head-coaching job as well.
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club's decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year's draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency.
The Atlanta Falcons had a bizarre start to the 2024 NFL Draft but it could have been even more weird.
There's a lot of negative energy surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and their recent decisions, so we're going to ignore that and take this time to look at the best quotes from their 2024 NFL Draft class. The Falcons added eight new rookies to their roster last week. Round 1 Pick No.
While Kyle Pitts has not yet lived up to his No. 4 overall draft slot, the Falcons have the young tight end talent now paired with a high-priced free agent quarterback (and a No. 8 overall pick at the position).
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