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Kirk Cousins felt "a little bit misled" when Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.

After the Falcons shocked the football-following world by making quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, Cousins was asked by reporters whether he might have made a different decision in free agency if he'd known about the plan to take a quarterback.

Bijan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Michael Vick And Bijan Robinson: History Of The Number 7 In Atlanta

The original left-handed quarterback for the Falcons was Vick and he was one of the main reasons the position has changed over time and more quarterbacks follow his play style.

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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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 7

Atlanta Falcons to End NFL Playoff Drought? CBS Sports Ranks the Contenders

The Atlanta Falcons are tied with the Carolina Panthers at seven seasons for the second-longest streak of missing the NFL Playoffs. The New York Jets are the runaway leader with a 14-year absence.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 7

2 Falcons Stars Ranked 92 and 97 on NFL's Top 100

Bates was 74th in 2024, while London makes the top 100 for the first time in his career. This is big for the Falcons as there are still more players to be named from the roster in this list.

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.

Bijan Robinson News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Is He The Overall RB1? Bijan Robinson Fantasy Football Outlook

In our February edition of fantasy takeaways from the running back position, we featured Bijan Robinson and how he became the player we thought he would after being drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / July 7

The Kirk Cousins Contract Is Not The End Of The World For The Falcons

When Cousins signed his lucrative contract, there were already many questions surrounding it, like why they would give so much money to a 36-year-old who was coming off an Achilles Tear.

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.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Atlanta Falcons' One Big Question: Can Michael Penix Jr. Be the Man?

In this offseason series, Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar asks the One Big Question for every NFL team that will become readily apparent when the season does begin, and the lights are at their brightest.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Dee Alford News / The Falcoholic / July 4

Billy Bowman or Dee Alford in the slot? Falcons cornerback review with Allen Strk

Will it be rookie Billy Bowman or veteran Dee Alford starting in the slot for the Falcons in Week 1? Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down Atlanta’s cornerback room.

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 / 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.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 22