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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Former Falcons C Jeff Van Note Dies At 80
The Falcons announced on Friday that franchise icon Jeff Van Note has died. He was 80 years old. An 11th-round pick in 1969, Van Note entered the NFL as a linebacker.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 2
Falcons Looking for New Script in New Orleans, 20 Years after Katrina Game
The Atlanta Falcons are heading back to New Orleans for a game that carries significance beyond the NFC South rivalry. Monday night’s matchup comes just days after the 20th anniversary of the Saints’ return to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 2
Falcons’ Bijan Robinson channeling inner Kobe Bryant before another primetime game
The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for their primetime matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Monday at Caesars Superdome, and Bijan Robinson is raring to perform under the spotlight as the two teams renew their bitter rivalry.
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 '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 1
Kevin Stefanski Details Falcons Preparation for Saints
The Atlanta Falcons have extra time to prepare for Monday night's matchup with the New Orleans Saints, but Kevin Stefanski knows the additional days can be both an advantage and a challenge.
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.
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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1
Falcons vs. Saints bold predictions for Week 4 Monday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons want to prove their bounce-back win wasn’t a fluke, while the Saints have important injury concerns. These teams meet on Monday Night Football in Week 4, and here are bold predictions for the contest.
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.
Natrone Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1
Vikings Sign CB Natrone Brooks
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad. Brooks, 26, started his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College before transferring to Southern Miss.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Here's What Should Scare the New Orleans Saints About the Atlanta Falcons
The New Orleans Saints have moved the ball as well as almost anyone, with Tyler Shough’s 917 passing yards ranking second in the NFL. Monday night’s visit from the Atlanta Falcons is a different kind of test, because Atlanta’s offense just got its quarterback back and its best player is coming off the biggest game of the season.
Bijan Robinson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1
Falcons’ Bijan Robinson sends urgent message to team after big Week 3 win
The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for their upcoming road matchup against the rival New Orleans Saints. The vibes in Atlanta are considerably higher after the team’s recent blowout road win over the Green Bay Packers on primetime in Week 3, giving the Falcons their first win of the season.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 1
Gervon Dexter Sr. extension adds more excitement to a dominant Falcons defensive line
Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningham, and this new regime have had no problem spending frivolously when it comes to contract extensions. Bijan Robinson and Drake London both received top-of-market deals this offseason.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 30
Falcons agree to 4-year, $78M deal with Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year extension with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. The deal is worth $78 million with $46.5 million guaranteed, according to reports.
Gervon Dexter News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Aggressive Falcons turn Gervon Dexter trade into expensive, long-term investment
Not long after acquiring Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Bears, the Falcons are making sure he stays in Atlanta long-term.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Has Received His Bleacher Report Grade for Week Three
Michael Penix Jr.‘s Week Three return means we can finally evaluate his play this season. Even with such a small sample size, Bleacher Report has taken notice.
Brian Asamoah News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Falcons Acquire 26-Year-Old Defender Before Saints Game
The Atlanta Falcons are adding linebacker Brian Asamoah, a move that quietly fills a depth need rather than rewriting the team’s defensive identity, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Atlanta Falcons DB Xavier Watt Is On His Way To Being One Of The NFLs Top Safeties
University of Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts was known as a ball hawk when he entered the 2025 NFL Draft. In his time with the Atlanta Falcons, he has been just that, learning from and striving with veteran safety Jessie Bates III.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 30
Tua Tagovailoa Opens Up On His Role as Atlanta Falcons Backup QB
Tua Tagovailoa’s role with the Atlanta Falcons has changed significantly through the first three games of the season. Tagovailoa was initially named the Falcons’ starting quarterback, but an oblique injury prevented him from starting in Week 1.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 29
Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Michael Penix Jr. earning Falcons' starting job via win over Packers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. earned at least a second straight start after he helped the Atlanta Falcons notch an impressive 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 29
What stands out about the Atlanta Falcons through Week 3?
Vibes couldn’t have been much lower following an embarrassing 34-3 loss to the Panthers in the Falcons’ home opener, dropping the team to 0-2 before a primetime matchup with the Packers.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 28
Falcons find themselves at the top of messy NFC South
It’s amazing how much can change over a week in the National Football League. Last Monday, pundits across the country had no problem dubbing the Falcons the worst team in football, and based on the performances from Weeks 1 and 2, it was difficult to argue.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 25
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to Martin Luther King Jr. comparison
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is in his first season with the organization and was arguably on the hot seat after only two games. The Falcons opened with an 0-2 record as Stefanski was forced to go with Cooper Rush at quarterback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Packers' Matt LaFleur shares Josh Jacobs admission after 'butt-whooping' loss to Falcons
The Green Bay Packers suffered the largest home loss in Matt LaFleur's eight years and LaFleur didn't dance around the events of the evening.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 25
Michael Penix Jr. makes Falcons history in blowout win over Packers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to the field Thursday night hoping to save his team's season. He did that and more.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Falcons-Packers 'TNF' takeaways: Bijan Robinson runs wild, Jordan Love flops
The Falcons went to Lambeau Field and dominated the Packers to the tune of 35-14.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 23
How Tua Tagovailoa has reacted to losing Falcons' starting job without playing
Tua Tagovailoa was set to serve as the Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 starting quarterback until he suffered an oblique injury ahead of Atlanta's season opener.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
NFL Week 3 prime-time predictions: Futile Falcons flounder in Michael Penix Jr.'s return
Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each.
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