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Atlanta Falcons Add Pair of Standout Defenders to IR Ahead of Week 12

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have made several roster adjustments ahead of their Week 12 trip to New Orleans to face the Saints. The franchise has placed defensive back Billy Bowman Jr.

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Falcons Announce Six Moves, Activate LB Divine Deablo

The Falcons announced six roster moves on Saturday ahead of Week 12, including officially activating LB Divine Deablo to the active roster. In addition, Atlanta made the following roster moves: Placed DB Billy Bowman Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Falcons’ Rookie CB Makes Statement, Lands on PFF All-Rookie Team

The Atlanta Falcons made some serious investments in pass-rushers during the 2025 NFL Draft, but it was an undrafted rookie who raised eyebrows in Week 11.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Former Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Strikes it Rich with LA Rams

The Atlanta Falcons struggled on defense in 2024 in the scheme of first-time defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, who prioritized containment over making plays.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

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NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Falcons vs. Saints Preview, Odds, Injuries for NFL Week 12

NEW ORLEANS – The Atlanta Falcons are down in enemy territory in Week 12, readying to play their bitter rivals on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints sit at

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22

'I Hope He Proves Me Wrong': Falcons Icon Gets Brutally Honest on Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons legend Todd McClure didn’t hold back when asked about quarterback Michael Penix Jr., sharing tough but honest thoughts about the youngster’s future.

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.

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 22

Kirk Cousins Preaches ‘Positive Vibes’ As Falcons Turn To Him

FLOWERY BRANCH – Positive vibes only, or PVO for short. That’s the mentality of quarterback Kirk Cousins as he approaches his second stint as the starter

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Falcons Hosted Three Receivers For Workouts

The Atlanta Falcons hosted three wide receivers for workouts on Friday, including K.J. Osborn, Antwane Wells, and Trishton Jackson, per the NFL Transactions wire. Osborn, 28, was a four-year starter at Miami and led the team in receiving before being selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 21

Falcons Get Devastating Injury News Ahead of Saints Matchup

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons are finalizing their Week 12 game plan with walkthroughs on Friday afternoon, but received more devastating injury news. Just days after losing quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 21

Falcons rule out Drake London (knee), Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) vs. Saints

A bad week became even worse for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday when coach Raheem Morris told reporters that star receiver Drake London (knee) and rookie cornerback Billy Bowman Jr.

Billy Bowman Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / November 21

Falcons standout rookie suffers Achilles injury

According to Falcons beat reporter Tori McElhaney, Falcons standout rookie cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury during walk through on Friday.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Drake London News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Falcons WR Drake London Officially Ruled Out For Week 12, Among Two Players

Falcons HC Raheem Morris announced they’ve ruled out WR Drake London and DE Zach Harrison for Week 12, per Tori McElheney. Both players are dealing with knee injuries.

Drake London News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Falcons WR Drake London Officially Ruled Out For Week 12, Among Four Players

Falcons HC Raheem Morris announced they’ve ruled out WR Drake London and DE Zach Harrison for Week 12, per Tori McElheney. Atlanta also officially ruled out LB Josh Woods and CB Billy Bowman. London and Harrison are dealing with knee injuries.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 21

ESPN Reveals Atlanta Falcons Biggest Need, Free Agent to Watch, but We Disagree

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is two months away from finishing his fifth year with the team. At 3-7, it looks like it will be the fifth consecutive losing season for the Falcons, and while they're in a better place than when he took over in January of 2021, they're not in a good spot.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 21