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Kevin Stefanski News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Kevin Stefanski addresses Falcons’ uncertain QB situation ahead of Week 2
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski isn’t announcing a starting quarterback for Week 2, and that’s because he hasn’t made a decision just yet. In Week 1, it was Cooper Rush who started as Tua Tagovailoa was dealing with an injury and Michel Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / September 16
Atlanta Falcons Land 6-Year NFL RB Before Panthers Game
The Atlanta Falcons signed running back Khalil Herbert to their practice squad on Wednesday, adding a proven veteran to a thin backfield after a pair of roster moves earlier in the week, the team announced.
The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers
Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
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 / Pro Football Rumors / September 16
Falcons Undecided On Week 2 QB
With third-string quarterback Cooper Rush at the helm, the Falcons’ offense sputtered during a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1. While Rush may start against the Panthers on Sunday, head coach Kevin Stefanski is not closing the door on Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. taking the reins.
Da'Shawn Hand News / Field Level Media / September 16
Falcons place DL Da'Shawn Hand on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand on injured reserve Wednesday with a season-ending quad injury. Hand sustained the injury during the Falcons' 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 16
Falcons Sign 2 Former 49ers 2nd-Round Pick and Bears RB
The Atlanta Falcons are heading into the regular season with a thinner defensive line after the team placed defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand on injured reserve Wednesday morning.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16
Falcons Announce Four Moves, Place DL Da’Shawn Hand On IR
The Atlanta Falcons promoted TE Nick Muse to the active roster, they announced on Wednesday. He takes the spot of DL Da’Shawn Hand, who is going on injured reserve after a major quad injury.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Brandon Dorlus News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 16
Underrated Falcons Defender Looking to Build on Strong Week 1 Against Panthers
Brandon Dorlus believes the Atlanta Falcons' defensive line has the talent to be one of the best groups in the NFL. After the way the unit performed against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, he believes the next step is to continue to play fast and consistently.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 16
Insiders address potential return of Michael Penix Jr.
Penix is still recovering from ACL surgery.
Cooper Rush News / HITC / September 15
‘Rush on out of Atlanta’: Cooper Rush faces brutal message after disastrous Falcons showing
Cooper Rush has been told to “rush on out of Atlanta” after his difficult Falcons debut left former Atlanta fullback Ovie Mughelli questioning whether the veteran quarterback can get the best out of the team’s offensive weapons.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Falcons Tried Out Three Including EDGE Drake Jackson
The Atlanta Falcons officially hosted three free agents for tryouts on Tuesday including C Gus Hartwig, LB Drake Jackson and DB Dwight McGlothern. Jackson, 25, was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Bijan Robinson News / TWSN / September 15
Bijan Robinson to Break an NFL Record in 2026?
The number is 2,106, one yard beyond the NFL single-season rushing record. That’s the goal for Bijan Robinson in 2026, and Malik Wright believes he can get there.
Tyler Goodson News / Field Level Media / September 15
Cowboys sign RB Tyler Goodson from Falcons' practice squad
The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Tyler Goodson off the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad on Tuesday. The Cowboys cleared room on the 53-man active roster by waiving fellow running back Israel Abanikanda.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
How Falcons’ Za’Darius Smith will honor his late mother for homer opener in Week 2
After the Atlanta Falcons’ hideous loss in Week 1 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 20-13, the team is looking to bounce back with its home opener on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 15
Falcons Receive Scalding Reviews in Weekly NFL Power Rankings
The Atlanta Falcons dropped a frustrating Week 1 game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, dropping them to 0-1 for the eighth time in the last nine seasons. The
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2 game vs. Panthers
The Falcons may or may not have shared a significant update regarding their quarterback situation on Tuesday.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15
Cowboys To Sign RB Tyler Goodson Off Falcons’ Practice Squad
In the wake of Malik Davis’ hip injury, the Cowboys are making another move in the backfield. Tyler Goodson is being signed off the Falcons’ practice squad, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports.
Tyler Goodson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Cowboys Signing RB Tyler Goodson From Falcons PS
Aaron Wilson reports that the Cowboys are signing RB Tyler Goodson off the Falcons’ practice squad to their 53-man roster. Goodson, 25, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa following the 2023 draft.
Kyle Pitts News / TWSN / September 14
Atlanta Falcons Already Have a Major Kyle Pitts Problem After Week 1
During the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons went on to make Kyle Pitts one of the highest-paid tight ends. Despite this, the Falcons failed to get him involved in the offense.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Falcons DT Da’Shawn Hand Believed To Have Torn Quad
Defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand lasted just seven snaps in his Falcons debut on Sunday, and it may go down as his only action of the season. The 30-year-old is feared to have suffered a torn quad in the team’s 20-13 loss to the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Da'Shawn Hand News / Field Level Media / September 14
Report: Falcons DL Da'Shawn Hand believed to have torn quad
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand could miss the rest of the season with a torn quad, NFL Network reported Monday. The 30-year-old veteran is receiving multiple opinions before finalizing a diagnosis and determining whether surgery is warranted, per the report.
Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / September 14
Report: Atlanta Falcons DL Da’Shawn Hand could be out for season due to torn quad
The Atlanta Falcons could be without a major piece along the defensive line following a tough break on Sunday. Defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quad, according to a report from the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 13
Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire
One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.
Jack Strand News / Yardbarker / September 7
Should Falcons give undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand a more serious look?
The Falcons have one of the worst QB situations in the NFL, and it became even bleaker on Monday.
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