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Falcons GM Ian Cunningham Update Progress on Naming Starting QB

The Atlanta Falcons have made their quarterback situation even more intriguing by keeping four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster. Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush and undrafted rookie Jack Strand all survived roster cuts, leaving Atlanta with one of the most crowded quarterback rooms in the NFL.

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Falcons basically begging Michael Penix Jr. to take QB1 job from Tua Tagovailoa at this point

The Atlanta Falcons are the only team remaining in the league that hasn’t announced who their starting quarterback will be, and it looks like they’re not close to making a decision.

Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 2

Bijan Robinson Makes Atlanta Falcons History with Latest Ranking

Bijan Robinson has officially reached a level few Atlanta Falcons players have ever touched. The Falcons star running back was voted No. 3 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, tying Julio Jones as the highest-ranked player in the franchise’s history.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

Falcons make several notable roster moves as Week 1 looms

The Falcons made several notable roster moves on Wednesday. Zach Harrison is back after clearing waivers. He’s been added to the practice squad along with Khalid Kareem and Jammie Robinson.

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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How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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.

Zach Harrison News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Falcons Made Five Practice Squad Moves, Including Signing DE Zach Harrison

The Falcons announced they have made five practice squad moves on Wednesday, signing DE Zach Harrison, DE Khalid Kareem, and S Jammie Robinson to the unit.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 1

Falcons Add Former Chiefs OL to Practice Squad, Work Out Familiar Face at Edge

The Atlanta Falcons aren’t finished building their roster. Even after setting their initial 53-man roster, Atlanta continues to make moves and evaluate available talent, looking for players who can provide depth for the season.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Falcons Sign OL Josh Thompson To Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed OL Josh Thompson to the practice squad. Here’s an updated look at Atlanta’s practice squad: DT Carlos Allen Jr.

NFL 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

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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 / 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 / Viral Sports News / August 30

Falcons Make Tough Decision on 24-Year-Old Defensive Back

The Atlanta Falcons waived cornerback Cobee Bryant on Sunday as the team trimmed its roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players, leaving the second-year defensive back subject to the waiver wire.

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.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28