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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 26
Massive update on Packers' Tucker Kraft surfaces amid injury recovery
Green Bay Packers star tight end Tucker Kraft is still working to fully recover from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 9 of the 2025 season. That said, Kraft is also in a contract year.
Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s Falcons Contract Strongly Critiqued by ESPN’s Booger McFarland
Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons made history on June 23. The upcoming sixth-year tight end inked a three-year contract worth $54 million, with $36 million fully guaranteed to remain in Atlanta. The deal is the richest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25
Atlanta Falcons WR, TE, RB Group Get Significant Rankings from ESPN
Last week at Atlanta Falcons minicamp, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa summed up the arsenal he has to throw to quite succinctly, "We have some dudes." The top end of the Falcons offensive skill position players came from three consecutive top-10 draft choices in the form of tight end Kyle Pitts Sr.
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.
The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Kyle Pitts News / Stadium Rant / June 25
Kyle Pitts Cashes In: Falcons Hand Star TE a Record $54M Extension
The Atlanta Falcons finally answered the biggest question hanging over their offseason. The Kyle Pitts contract saga is over, and it ended with a payday that resets the market for his position.
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.
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25
Falcons Receivers Have Elite Talent, But There's Still a Problem
The Atlanta Falcons just secured their two best pass catchers by extending Kyle Pitts and Drake London's contracts. They are clearly trying to keep their offensive weapons happy while they figure out an answer at the quarterback position.
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.
Kyle Pitts News / SportsTalkATL / June 24
Kyle Pitts Contract Extension: Less Of A Gamble Than It Appears
The Falcons made Kyle Pitts one of the highest paid tight ends in the league yesterday, handing him a three-year, $54 million contract extension. The $18 million AAV places him only behind George Kittle and Trey McBride in terms of average annual value, probably a fair assessment if basing things solely on what happened last season.
Bijan Robinson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 24
Ongoing Talks Between Falcons & RB Bijan Robinson
According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, extension talks between the Falcons and RB Bijan Robinson are ongoing. Raimondi notes that while Robinson is under contract for two more years after the team picked up his fifth-year option, all indications are Atlanta plans to lock him up well before that, perhaps even soon.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 24
Tua Tagovailoa Inherits Falcons Team Loaded with Weapons Amid QB Battle
If anyone knows a good wide receiver, it’s Tua Tagovailoa. The new Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been spoiled with opportunities to connect with the likes of Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith at the University of Alabama and All-Pro talent Tyreek Hill with the Miami Dolphins.
The 'Rookie receiving-leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most receiving yards as a rookie for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Kyle Pitts News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Kyle Pitts makes tight end history with new contract
The Atlanta Falcons just continue to open up the checkbooks this offseason, and now tight end Kyle Pitts is the latest beneficiary. The Falcons and Pitts agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $54 million, with $36 million fully guaranteed.
Kyle Pitts News / Field Level Media / June 23
Falcons agree on 3-year, $54M deal with TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with tight end Kyle Pitts on Tuesday that includes a reported $36 million fully guaranteed, Pitts' agents told ESPN.
Kyle Pitts News / SportsTalkATL / June 24
Falcons ink three-year contract extension with Kyle Pitts
According to Ian Rapoport, the Atlanta Falcons have inked a three-year, $54 million contract extension with Kyle Pitts. The deal comes with $36 million
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 23
RB Bijan Robinson is up next for Falcons after $54M extension for TE Kyle Pitts
Robinson may be feeling a little envious after the Atlanta Falcons signed two of their other skill players to contract extensions.
Kyle Pitts News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23
Falcons, TE Kyle Pitts Agree On Extension
The Falcons have now extended two of their three top-10 picks at the skill positions. They are following their Drake London payday with a Kyle Pitts re-up.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23
Falcons Could Make WR Addition
Drake London is set to anchor the Falcons’ receiver room once again in 2026 and well into the future. Atlanta could be among the teams seeking additional depth this summer, though.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 22
3 Falcons in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp
It looks like Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is moving toward a starting role. And he might have a young receiver helping him get there. But there are three Falcons in danger of getting cut after the 2026 minicamp.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 21
2 underrated Falcons sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. provided a positive update during minicamp, stating that although he is not yet 100% recovered from last season’s ACL injury, he is making good progress in his rehabilitation.
Billy Bowman Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / June 21
Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. Could Open Season On PUP List; Latest On Team’s LB Corps
Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. showed a fair amount of promise during his rookie year in 2025. Earning a notable role in training camp, he enjoyed an 80% snap share and picked up an interception, 1.5 sacks, and 26 total tackles while limiting opposing passers to a 76.0 quarterback rating.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 18
Michael Penix Jr. gets more bad news amid Tua Tagovailoa competition
Penix Jr. seems to be facing an uphill battle in his competition with Tagovailoa.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 15
Falcons' Quarterback Battle May Already Have Early Favorite
Atlanta Falcons first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski has a big decision to make before the 2026 NFL season begins. There's a quarterback battle brewing between Michael Penix Jr.
Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / June 10
Falcons fans will love this comments from Drake London following extension
The biggest move of the Falcons’ offseason was inking Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension. The deal makes him the third-highest paid pass catcher in the league — a well-deserved moment for a player who embodies everything the Falcons are trying to build in Atlanta.
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