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Jalon Walker News / Yardbarker / August 4

Falcons hit with brutal injury to key defender at training camp

Just as the Atlanta Falcons solved one problem, another emerges.

Bijan Robinson extension continues curious Falcons offseason strategy

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

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Bijan Robinson News / Stadium Rant / August 4

What The Bijan Robinson Contract Says About The Value of Running Backs

The Atlanta Falcons just reset the running back market with an historic Bijan Robinson contract. Robinson and the team came to terms on a historic three-year, $75 million deal with a whopping $51 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid back in NFL history.

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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.

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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.

Kevin Stefanski News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski likely second-guessing his choice to take the Atlanta job following brutal injury news

The Falcons have had a rough summer and spring when it comes to injury situations at the quarterback position, not to mention questions about their first-round pick, James Pearce.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Falcons lose key player to apparent season-ending injury

Training camp has yet to wrap up, but we already have our first significant injury of the NFL season. Atlanta Falcons edge Jalon Walker likely suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday’s practice, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4

Torn ACL Feared For Falcons DE Jalon Walker

Falcons defensive end Jalon Walker is feared to have suffered a torn ACL at training camp on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche of NFL Network. The 2025 first-round pick will undergo an MRI to confirm.

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.

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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.

Jalon Walker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Falcons Fear Torn ACL For OLB Jalon Walker

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Falcons fear OLB Jalon Walker suffered a torn ACL at practice on Tuesday. Rapoport mentions Walker will have an MRI to confirm the injury.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 4

Falcons Suffer Major Injury Scare at Training Camp to Young Star

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Atlanta Falcons began their day with the news that star running back Bijan Robinson had ended his brief hold in by signing a lucrative contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL at his position.

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Report reveals Falcons’ likely starter at QB

The Atlanta Falcons already know who will likely start at quarterback for them in Week 1, and the decision does not sound like a tough one at all. Tua Tagovailoa is almost certain to be the Falcons’ starting quarterback for Week 1, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Jalon Walker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Falcons DE Jalon Walker Carted Off With Apparent Injury

Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Falcons DE Jalon Walker went down at practice on Tuesday and seemed to hurt his left leg. Kendall mentions the entire team was on a knee and started huddling as the cart came out.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / August 4

Are the Falcons Finally Building Their Offense the Right Way?

For years, the Atlanta Falcons have had exciting offensive talent without turning it into sustained success. Now, Atlanta appears to be taking a different approach: draft your stars, develop them and pay them before they can leave.

Marlon Tuipulotu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Falcons Sign DT Marlon Tuipulotu

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed DT Marlon Tuipulotu to a contract. In correspondence, the Falcons have placed LB DeAngelo Malone on the PUP list.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 4

Kevin Stefanski Reacts to Bijan Robinson's Record-Breaking Contract Extension with Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's hold in at training camp had reached five days. It didn't reach day six. News broke Tuesday morning that Robinson and the Falcons had agreed to an extension that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 4

Did the Falcons overpay? Evaluating four major contract extensions

The Falcons didn’t have a ton of money to spend on addressing their needs in free agency, but it wasn’t a quiet offseason in Atlanta. The first order of business for the new regime was contract extensions for four players they clearly view as pillars of the franchise.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Lead / August 4

The Atlanta Falcons’ Biggest Adversaries Are the Atlanta Falcons

If you had to make a case for why a Georgia Bulldogs team over the past decade could defeat an Atlanta Falcons team in the same time frame, what would you say?

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 4

Atlanta Falcons take Big Step Backwards in SI's Game-By-Game NFL Predictions

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Atlanta Falcons are in their second week of training camp, and they still have big questions to answer before they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Week 1 in five weeks.

Bijan Robinson News / Yardbarker / August 4

Bijan Robinson extension continues curious Falcons offseason strategy

The Falcons have locked in another key member of their core, but a huge missing piece remains.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4

Ex-Falcons C Todd McClure Joins Atlanta’s Front Office

The Falcons have added another former player to their front office. Todd McClure, Atlanta’s starting center from 2000 to 2012, has rejoined his longtime team as their coordinator of player development/senior personnel assistant, per Bleacher Report’s James Palmer.

Matthew Bergeron News / Athlon Sports / August 2

What Matthew Bergeron's Extension Means for the Falcons Offense

The Atlanta Falcons and offensive guard Matthew Bergeron agreed to a four-year extension, worth up to $96 million, on Aug. 1. Bergeron's new deal makes him tied with Tyler Smith of the Cowboys for the highest average annual salary among offensive guards in the NFL.

Matthew Bergeron News / Field Level Media / August 1

Falcons, G Matthew Bergeron agree to 4-year extension

The Atlanta Falcons and left guard Matthew Bergeron have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 season. The team announced the deal on Saturday but didn't provide any financial terms.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 31

Drake London is already proving the Falcons made the right $141 million decision

Drake London did not receive a four-year, $141 million extension because the Atlanta Falcons needed another expensive receiver. They paid him to become one of the faces of their new era.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. on cautious training camp approach: 'I can't afford to have someone trip and fall on me right now'

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