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Tributes Pour In After Justin Simmons Retires At 32

Justin Simmons, one of the best defensive backs the NFL has seen over the past decade, is hanging up his cleats at the age of 32. Simmons started his NFL career with the Denver Broncos in 2016.

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Justin Simmons Signing One-Day Contract To Retire With Broncos

The Denver Broncos announced that S Justin Simmons has signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the team. The longtime Bronco didn’t play at all last season, as he never found the right fit.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 29

What to Know About Atlanta Falcons Undrafted Free Agent Additions

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have added 14 new players as undrafted free agents after the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday. This crop of players will look to earn their spot on the Falcons roster this summer. Nate Carter was the only UDFA to make the roster last season, but others were able to make an impact later in the season.

Bijan Robinson News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29

Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Expected To Receive Top-3 RB Money

Earlier this month, the Falcons picked up Bijan Robinson‘s fifth-year option, which is projected to be $11.3MM (via OverTheCap). The next step is a multi-year extension, which will come in at a much higher annual price tag.

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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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 28

Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings Are Not Kind to the Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons added several new players to their roster after the NFL Draft, but how much better did they get? Despite not carrying a first-round pick, they picked up some first-round talent with cornerback Avieon Terrell in the second round.

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.

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 28

Atlanta Falcons Post-NFL Draft Position Battles to Watch

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons put together their 2026 draft class, and it has since provided a lot of clarity for how the roster could ultimately shape up.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 28

Atlanta Falcons Get a Steal in former Miami Hurricanes Undrafted Free Agent OL

The Atlanta Falcons went into the 2026 NFL Draft with only five picks. They came away with six players after executing a draft-day trade with the Las Vegas Raiders that netted them an extra sixth-round pick.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 28

Why This Late Round Pick Will Make An Early Impact For The Atlanta Falcons

It’s not often that a sixth-round pick outside of a kicker or punter is expected to contribute right away, but the Atlanta Falcons may have had a steal fall into their lap.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Falcons Part Ways With Exec Chris Olsen, Hire Eagles’ Bryce Johnston

The Falcons are continuing to reshape their front office under new vice president of football operations Matt Ryan and general manager Ian Cunningham. The latest change is the departure of senior director of football administration Chris Olsen, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Atlanta Falcons News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Atlanta Falcons Covering Up Stadium Logos Ahead of Major Change

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for a name change this NFL offseason, although things will be back to normal by the start of the beginning of the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 27

4 Atlanta Falcons Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft

FLOWERY BRANCH – The NFL Draft has come and gone, but the Atlanta Falcons have a lot of decisions still to make this offseason. May will bring rookie mini

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 27

Atlanta Falcons Move Fast, Hire Philadelphia Eagles Exec

After eight straight losing seasons and no playoff appearances, the Atlanta Falcons needed a culture change this offseason. They moved CEO Rich McKay out of operations and hired Matt Ryan to be president of football.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 27

Atlanta Falcons Make Pair of Post-NFL Draft Moves

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have made a flurry of moves following the conclusion of the NFL Draft. They opted to move on from punter Trenton Gill on Monday and parted ways with Senior Director of Football Administration Chris Olsen. Gill, 27, is a former seventh-round draft pick out of NC State.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

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The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Falcons’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Atlanta Falcons stayed close to home and kept things all in the family during the draft. And here are the Falcons’ 2026 NFL Draft grades for every pick.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 27

4 UDFA's With a Chance to Make Atlanta Falcons Roster

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons were moving fast at the conclusion of this weekend’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, signing 14 new players as undrafted free agents. The Falcons have found success with players like this in the past, uncovering players like Ryan Schraeder, Josh Harris, Ryan Neuzil, Cobee Bryant, and more over the last several years.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 27

Watch As Six New Atlanta Falcons Get Their Draft-Day Phone Call

FLOWERY BRANCH – Ian Cunningham wrapped up his first draft as the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, and the franchise is set to welcome six new players to its roster.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / April 25

The Falcons Drafted a Georgia Player, Now Dawg Fans Can Shut Up

ATLANTA — Peace may finally be restored across the state of Georgia. The Atlanta Falcons used their latest draft pick on Zachariah Branch, a move that accomplishes two things at once: it adds a versatile defensive playmaker — and gives the state’s most passionate college fan base exactly what it has been asking for.