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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski gets brutally honest on Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons have secured standout tight end Kyle Pitts ahead of the 2026 NFL season with a historic three-year contract extension worth $54 million.
Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / June 27
Tua Tagovailoa ‘well positioned’ in Atlanta Falcons QB battle with Michael Penix Jr.
Tua Tagovailoa might get his second chance with the Atlanta Falcons as he’s in a good spot with the team’s quarterback battle. Former first round pick Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 27
Atlanta Falcons Edge Rusher Could Be NFL's Biggest Bargain In Free Agency
The Atlanta Falcons finally addressed their anemic pass rush in 2025 when they spent not one, but two first-round picks on edge rushers in the NFL Draft.
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.
The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 26
Michael Penix Jr. On 'Bust Alert' in Third Season with Atlanta Falcons
In 2024 the Atlanta Falcons made the unconventional decision to spend $100 million on a bridge quarterback while simultaneously using a top-10 pick on their quarterback of the future.
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 greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 26
Was Tua Tagovailoa's Disastrous 2025 Season with Miami Dolphins a Blip or a Trend?
In March, the Atlanta Falcons ended their calamitous relationship with quarterback Kirk Cousins after just two years and $100 million. They were looking for another veteran in free agency to take his place in order to compete with and provide insurance for Michael Penix Jr.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 26
Massive update on Packers' Tucker Kraft surfaces amid injury recovery
Green Bay Packers star tight end Tucker Kraft is still working to fully recover from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 9 of the 2025 season. That said, Kraft is also in a contract year.
Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s Falcons Contract Strongly Critiqued by ESPN’s Booger McFarland
Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons made history on June 23. The upcoming sixth-year tight end inked a three-year contract worth $54 million, with $36 million fully guaranteed to remain in Atlanta. The deal is the richest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25
Atlanta Falcons WR, TE, RB Group Get Significant Rankings from ESPN
Last week at Atlanta Falcons minicamp, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa summed up the arsenal he has to throw to quite succinctly, "We have some dudes." The top end of the Falcons offensive skill position players came from three consecutive top-10 draft choices in the form of tight end Kyle Pitts Sr.
Kyle Pitts News / Stadium Rant / June 25
Kyle Pitts Cashes In: Falcons Hand Star TE a Record $54M Extension
The Atlanta Falcons finally answered the biggest question hanging over their offseason. The Kyle Pitts contract saga is over, and it ended with a payday that resets the market for his position.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 25
Falcons Receivers Have Elite Talent, But There's Still a Problem
The Atlanta Falcons just secured their two best pass catchers by extending Kyle Pitts and Drake London's contracts. They are clearly trying to keep their offensive weapons happy while they figure out an answer at the quarterback position.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Kyle Pitts News / SportsTalkATL / June 24
Kyle Pitts Contract Extension: Less Of A Gamble Than It Appears
The Falcons made Kyle Pitts one of the highest paid tight ends in the league yesterday, handing him a three-year, $54 million contract extension. The $18 million AAV places him only behind George Kittle and Trey McBride in terms of average annual value, probably a fair assessment if basing things solely on what happened last season.
Bijan Robinson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 24
Ongoing Talks Between Falcons & RB Bijan Robinson
According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, extension talks between the Falcons and RB Bijan Robinson are ongoing. Raimondi notes that while Robinson is under contract for two more years after the team picked up his fifth-year option, all indications are Atlanta plans to lock him up well before that, perhaps even soon.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 24
Tua Tagovailoa Inherits Falcons Team Loaded with Weapons Amid QB Battle
If anyone knows a good wide receiver, it’s Tua Tagovailoa. The new Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been spoiled with opportunities to connect with the likes of Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith at the University of Alabama and All-Pro talent Tyreek Hill with the Miami Dolphins.
The 'Rookie receiving-leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most receiving yards as a rookie for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 23
RB Bijan Robinson is up next for Falcons after $54M extension for TE Kyle Pitts
Robinson may be feeling a little envious after the Atlanta Falcons signed two of their other skill players to contract extensions.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23
Falcons Could Make WR Addition
Drake London is set to anchor the Falcons’ receiver room once again in 2026 and well into the future. Atlanta could be among the teams seeking additional depth this summer, though.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 22
3 Falcons in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp
It looks like Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is moving toward a starting role. And he might have a young receiver helping him get there. But there are three Falcons in danger of getting cut after the 2026 minicamp.
Billy Bowman Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / June 21
Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. Could Open Season On PUP List; Latest On Team’s LB Corps
Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. showed a fair amount of promise during his rookie year in 2025. Earning a notable role in training camp, he enjoyed an 80% snap share and picked up an interception, 1.5 sacks, and 26 total tackles while limiting opposing passers to a 76.0 quarterback rating.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 17
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. offers injury update after worrisome revelation
Penix Jr. is losing ground in the Falcons' QB competition due to his ongoing injury recovery. When will he be able to return to full-time action and get a chance to close the gap in the competition?
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 15
Falcons' Quarterback Battle May Already Have Early Favorite
Atlanta Falcons first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski has a big decision to make before the 2026 NFL season begins. There's a quarterback battle brewing between Michael Penix Jr.
Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / June 10
Falcons fans will love this comments from Drake London following extension
The biggest move of the Falcons’ offseason was inking Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension. The deal makes him the third-highest paid pass catcher in the league — a well-deserved moment for a player who embodies everything the Falcons are trying to build in Atlanta.
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