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Michael Penix Jr. News / A to Z Sports / September 23
Atlanta Falcons have a strong personal connection to a 2027 NFL Draft QB prospect if Michael Penix Jr. continues to falter
The Falcons face a layered quarterback decision that hinges on health, performance, and draft positioning — and one name keeps coming up if Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons 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.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s injury return vs. Packers comes with side of Tua Tagovailoa
The Atlanta Falcons will get both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa back for their Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
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.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 23
Falcons in Primetime? Don’t Laugh at the Three-Game Stretch Just Yet
As the Atlanta Falcons enter the Week 3-5 stretch of their season, there’s a resounding question around NFL discourse, especially after their 34-3 Week
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 / Yardbarker / September 23
How Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. determined he was ready to play vs. Packers
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his official in-game return when he starts this week's "Thursday Night Football" contest between the 0-2 Falcons and the 1-1 Green Bay Packers.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons Poaching Philadelphia Eagles Defender
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly poaching cornerback Robert Longerbeam from the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad and adding them to their 53-man roster.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 22
With losing streak squashed, Packers prepare for Michael Penix Jr., Falcons
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers will look to build on a second-half comeback that snapped a six-game skid when they face the Atlanta Falcons -- who will have Michael Penix Jr.
Kyle Pitts News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Falcons OC Makes Kyle Pitts Admission Ahead of Week 3
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees knows Kyle Pitts needs to be more involved after the tight end’s quiet start to the 2026 season. Rees acknowledged that getting Pitts going is important for Atlanta’s offense ahead of Thursday night’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
A.J. Terrell News / TWSN / September 22
AJ Terrell Injury Turns Atlanta Falcons’ Ugly Start Into a Full-Blown Disaster
The start to the 2026 NFL season for the Atlanta Falcons has been an absolute disaster. Between rotating through four quarterbacks entering Week 3 already and now having been dealt the injury news with AJ Terrell, it has been a rough stretch for the Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. sets the record straight on injury return with fiery mic drop
With the Atlanta Falcons facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football, the game is going to feature the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., as it’s been a long recovery from a partially torn ACL last season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22
Falcons Place CB AJ Terrell On IR
Already in an 0-2 hole, the Falcons will go at least four games without one of their top defenders. The team has placed cornerback AJ Terrell on IR with a groin injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 22
Falcons place starting CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (groin) on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed starting cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury. Terrell, who turns 28 on Wednesday, was evaluated for a concussion and cleared before being ruled out with the groin issue in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers.
A.J. Terrell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Falcons Put CB AJ Terrell On IR Among Four Moves
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed CB AJ Terrell on injured reserve, sidelining him for a minimum of four games with a groin injury. They
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21
Falcons are making a quarterback change ahead of Week 3
The Atlanta Falcons have seen enough out of Cooper Rush. Atlanta announced in a post to social media on Monday that they have named Michael Penix Jr. as their new starting quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 21
Falcons staying mum on QB front with Thursday game looming
The Atlanta Falcons don't have much time to figure out their shaky quarterback situation with a Thursday game at the Green Bay Packers looming this week.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty
Young played well over his first two starts of the 2026 season after the Panthers elected to not sign him to a contract extension ahead of the campaign.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 20
Falcons will be in national spotlight after nightmare start
The Atlanta Falcons have an exciting list of elite players on offense. The problem is the fact that the team doesn't have a quarterback to get them the ball.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
NFL Week 2 lowlights: Atlanta's 'boo birds,' shaky Aaron Rodgers and more
Another weekend of NFL action is in the books, and we're back with another installment looking back at the top lowlights from Sunday's action.
Drake London News / Total Pro Sports / September 20
Drake London Was Ready To Fight Someone On The Falcons Sideline
Drake London did not need a press conference to explain how this home opener felt. FOX caught him on the Falcons sideline in the third quarter, pointing and talking through clenched teeth while Carolina led 27-3.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Falcons bench struggling Cooper Rush for undrafted rookie Jack Strand vs. Panthers
Atlanta Falcons fans began calling for Strand in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. The team gave them what they wanted.
Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / September 20
Bryce Young continues career dominance of Falcons in Week 2 blowout
Young has struggled to put together strong seasons on a consistent basis. There is one team, though, that he's found excellent success against.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 20
Info emerges on Falcons' plans for Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa's future has quickly become a point of speculation.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Steelers announce Joey Porter Jr.'s status for Week 2 game vs. Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers soap opera with Joey Porter Jr. reached its next act on Friday afternoon when the team officially ruled the cornerback out for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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