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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 1

The Falcons set a franchise sack record. Then they dismantled the group that did it.

For about two decades, the Falcons seemingly forgot it was okay to hit the quarterback. They rarely invested in their defensive front, and the result was an anemic pass rush that likely cost Matt Ryan a couple of Super Bowls.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 1

NFL preseason puts fringe players in a brutal position: Every snap can change a career

For NFL fans, preseason is often the appetizer nobody takes too seriously. For players fighting for a roster spot, however, there is nothing meaningless about it.

Cowboys' unexpected Joe Milton III move a big gamble on fellow QB Sam Howell

Cowboys unlikely to give Jaydon Blue a second chance despite depth questions at RB

Cowboys land No. 1 spot in new NFL positional ranking

Falcons announce shocking decision to release Zach Harrison

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 1

Falcons Winners and Losers After Surprising Day of Roster Moves

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Fake fall is something that every Southerner is familiar with. After several months of sweltering heat, there always seems to be that one week of cool weather that teases the end of summer, only for the heat to return with a vengeance.

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.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 1

Atlanta Falcons Last in NFL in Surprising Stat, and How They Fix It

With all 53-man rosters now set, the oldest and youngest teams in the league are official, and with an average age of 27 years and 220 days, the Atlanta Falcons are the oldest team in the league.

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.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Falcons Sign LB Josh Woods To Active Roster, Place LB J.D. Bertrand On IR

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed LB JD Bertrand on injured reserve. The Falcons signed LB Josh Woods from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.

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.

JD Bertrand News / SportsTalkATL / September 1

Falcons place JD Bertrand on Injured Reserve

The Falcons may have released an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but there are a ton of moving pieces still coming together as they prepare for Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 31

Atlanta Falcons Lose Linebacker to IR, Promote Another from Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons are making another roster move following cutdown day, placing linebacker JD Bertrand on injured reserve, the team announced Monday.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Dan Orlovsky reveals why Falcons ‘won’t survive’ with Tua Tagovailoa at QB

Tua Tagovailoa and the Atlanta Falcons look to make a surge as a contender in the NFC. Dan Orlovsky isn’t as confident about their chances. Tagovailoa prepares for the seventh season of his NFL career, his first with the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Atlanta Falcons announce 15-man practice squad

The Falcons had a few surprising cuts when they announced their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but most of the names fans hoped to see have been added to the team’s practice squad.

Zach Harrison News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Falcons announce shocking decision to release Zach Harrison

After adding three players via waivers, the Atlanta Falcons announced they have waived 2023 third-round pick Zach Harrison, along with Natrone Brooks and Jammie Robinson.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Atlanta Falcons News / HITC / August 31

Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa? Falcons’ season-opening quarterback mystery takes a major turn

The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback decision is taking shape. Michael Penix Jr. appears to have moved into pole position for the season opener against the Steelers.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Falcons add several players via waivers

The Falcons may have announced their initial 53-man roster yesterday, but it’s far from the final product we’re going to see when they take the field in Week 1 against the Steelers.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Falcons Signed Two To Initial PS

According to Tom Pelissero, the Falcons signed DE Cameron Sample and TE Nick Muse to their initial practice squad. Sample, 26, was a four-year starter at Tulane and was named first-team All-AAC in 2020.

Gervon Dexter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Falcons Hoping To Get New Contract Done With DT Gervon Dexter

According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons hope to get a new deal done with recently acquired DT Gervon Dexter. Atlanta sent a 2027 fifth-round pick and CB Clark Phillips to Chicago in exchange for Dexter on the roster cutdown deadline yesterday, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2026.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 31

8 NFL Roster-Cut Casualties Falcons Should Target Immediately

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Atlanta Falcons joined the rest of the NFL in making their 53-man roster decisions, and hundreds of players have since flooded the waiver wire.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Biggest surprises from the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons released their initial 53-man roster yesterday, and there were no shortage of surprises as the team prepares to take on the Steelers in two weeks.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Falcons Cut 33 To Finalize 53-Man Roster

The Falcons released 11 veterans and placed nine players on different reserve lists in their efforts to get down to 53 on the active roster: RB Tyler Goodson

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Falcons Trim Down To 53 Players At Deadline

Atlanta announced a flurry of moves to trim their roster down to 53 players at Sunday’s deadline. The Falcons placed the following players on injured reserve:

Wanya Morris News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Falcons To Waive T Wanya Morris

Acquired from the Chiefs earlier this summer, Wanya Morris will not end up making the Falcons’ initial 53-man roster. The former third-round tackle is hitting the waiver wire, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo tweets.

Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / August 29

Tua Tagovailoa opens up on 'no fun' Dolphins exit after harsh reception

For better or worse, Tua Tagovailoa had some pretty impressive moments and anchored one of the league's most explosive offenses, but the lows were also too low.

Could Falcons make shocking Tua Tagovailoa decision?

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa 'showered' in boos in return to Miami

NFL writer thinks Falcons made major Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa decision before preseason finale

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Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Has Reportedly Died

Bob Lee, the quarterback whose 1973 season still stands out in Falcons history as the year the franchise first posted a winning record that felt like a genuine step forward, died Aug.