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Falcons' Bates III Ranked Among NFL's Top 100

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates was drafted in 2018, and since entering the league, he has consistently been one of the best safeties in the NFL. Last season was no different as Bates recorded 102 total tackles (62 solo, 40 assisted), one sack, four interceptions (tied 5th) and a league-leading four forced fumble.

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Falcons' Kirk Cousins Not Picked on List of Overpaid NFL Players

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has an average annual salary of $45 million with his four-year contract. He will be one of the most expensive backup quarterbacks in NFL history.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 6

How The Falcons Can Become A Super Bowl Contender For Years To Come

The Falcons come into 2025, with some of the highest expectations that they have had since the mid 2010's when Matt Ryan and Julio Jones were running things.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / July 6

Falcons post-draft roster review: Guards!

Another strong link in a sturdy offensive line, featuring one of the best guards on the planet. If tackle is a position where long-established veterans figure to fill the roster, guard is...fairly similar.

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

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.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 6

Sporting News 'Biggest Miss' for Atlanta Falcons is a Head Scratcher

The Atlanta Falcons overhauled their defense in the offseason through a combination of low-to-mid-priced free agents and high draft picks. However, Hunter Cookson of The Sporting News believes the Falcons should have done more on that side of the ball.

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.

Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 5

Falcons' Drake London Receiving More Offseason Love

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London appeared to fly under the radar during his first couple full offseasons in the NFL. He's not this summer. On Saturday, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton named the "most promising" building block for every NFL team entering 2025.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 5

The Atlanta Falcons Are Trying To Overcome Financial Hurdles

The Atlanta Falcons are currently paying nearly $8 million in dead money to three former players, but it has been worse. Grady Jarrett and Justin Simmons have topped the Atlanta Falcons dead cap money issue for the 2025 NFL season.

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.

Chris Lindstrom News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 5

PFF Names Atlanta Falcons OL 'Most Valuable' Guard

Pro Football Focus (PFF) shared a graphic via X on Friday that showed the most valuable offensive linemen at each position since 2023. Atlanta Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom was part of the graphic as the most valuable right guard according to wins above replacement (WAR).

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 5

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Predicted to Have Huge Impact on 2025 NFC South

Atlanta Falcons fans are excited this offseason about the possibility of Michael Penix Jr. being the team's franchise quarterback moving forward. National pundits, though, seem to want to see more from Penix before declaring him the answer for the franchise behind center.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 5

Michael Penix Jr.'s Prolific Start was Best Among 6 First-Round Quarterbacks

The 2024 NFL Draft featured six quarterbacks being selected in the first round, tied with the 1983 Draft for the most ever taken in round one. The Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr.

Jessie Bates III News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 4

Jessie Bates Named to NFL Top 100 List, but Should He Be Higher?

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III has been named to the NFL’s top 100 players of the 2025 season list. The star safety comes in ranked No. 92, a fall from No.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 4

CBS Sports Keys on 2 Improvements Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons Must Make

The Atlanta Falcons turned the page on the brief Kirk Cousins era after just 14 games and handed the reins to 2024 No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Has the Falcons’ Super Bowl Window Now Opened?

On most days, I would say I’m an optimist. Even as a child, I was sure that Han Solo would eventually be rescued from Jabba’s Palace and thawed out from his carbonite prison.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / July 3

Latest On Falcons’ LB Situation

Kaden Elliss is in line to once again operate as a full-time linebacker starter for the Falcons in 2025. It remains to be seen who will occupy the other first-team role at that spot.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 3

No Gaps, Only Goals For The Atlanta Falcons In 2025

If you examine the depth chart for the Atlanta Falcons roster, currently, there are not many holes outside of the interior defensive line; however, Atlanta intends to maintain zero deficiencies at any position through 2025.

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Could The Falcons End Up Trading For Former Defensive Player Of The Year?

One of the biggest stories of the 2025 offseason, has been whether or not Watt will resign with the Steelers. As of right now, no contract has been signed, and a trade could still be very possible.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 3

Way Too Early 2026 Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft

Clutch Points’ Garrett Kerman has been dropping stories depicting “three-way-too-early” 2026 draft prospects for NFL teams, and on Thursday, he got to

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 3

Falcons Picked Michael Penix Jr. for Parallels to Super Bowl QB, Says Ex-WR

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has most often been compared to Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa during the early part of his NFL career. That's one of the easier comparisons to make because Tagovailoa is also left handed.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Two Offensive Players That Can Step Up For The Falcons In 2025

The Falcons have their star players in Bijan Robinson and Drake London, but they also have some other players in the wide receiver and running back positions that can produce at a high level.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 3

Several Atlanta Falcons Make ESPN's List of Best NFL Draft Picks of All Time

ESPN's Benjamin Solak recently completed the Herculean task of choosing the best pick for every slot in NFL Draft history. Meaning, who was the best No.

Josh Woods News / Gridiron Heroics / July 3

‘Thirty Is A Very Scary Age’: Why Falcons LB Is Reading Self-Help Books

As the NFL offseason progresses, players are finding ways to prepare both physically and mentally for the upcoming season. Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods has taken a unique approach by immersing himself in self-help books.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 30

Report expands on how Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins are handling unique situation

Cousins remains with Atlanta despite his desire to go to a team where he can start.

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Terry Fontenot News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot’s draft resume takes another hit

Terry Fontenot hasn’t had a lot of success drafting during his time as the Falcons’ general manager. His first draft class has all but dissipated. The only one who might play in Atlanta on a second contract is Ta’Quon Graham, who re-signed this offseason but isn’t guaranteed a roster spot.