Za’Darius Smith didn't need many snaps to make his presence felt in his Atlanta Falcons debut. The veteran pass rusher played just 16 defensive snaps against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but he made the most of his limited workload, recording two sacks, three tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits in Atlanta's 20-13 loss.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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The Falcons may or may not have shared a significant update regarding their quarterback situation on Tuesday.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation could be moving toward a familiar answer. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Falcons want Michael Penix Jr.
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.
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The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly losing running back Tyler Goodson to a waiver claim, according to a Tuesday morning report from NFL insider Aaron Wilson.
On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons started off their season with a dud by losing on the road to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons started quarterback Cooper Rush in this one, as both Michael Penix Jr.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PITTSBURGH – The intended quarterback didn't play, while the one who did threw two interceptions and couldn't find anyone but Bijan Robinson. Some things
Olamide Zaccheaus has three jobs today for the Atlanta Falcons. The NFC South team visits the Pittsburgh Steelers with almost no depth at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa is out with an oblique injury.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. does not appear likely to need too long before he is able to make his 2026 debut. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Penix hopes to return for Week 2 or 3 as he recovers from an ACL tear.
After all that hoopla, the Atlanta Falcons are back to square one. The team was already working with damaged goods after they signed QB Tua Tagovailoa suffering from back tightness, while their QB1, Michael Penix Jr., recovered from his ACL tear.
The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.
One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.
The Atlanta Falcons have waived 23-year-old linebacker Malik Verdon from injured reserve, ending his brief and injury-marred tenure with the club. The move, announced via the NFL transaction log, takes Verdon off Atlanta’s roster and puts him on waivers.
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Falcons have one of the worst QB situations in the NFL, and it became even bleaker on Monday.
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