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Why Louis Riddick believes Tua Tagovailoa will win QB competition

As Michael Penix Jr. remains on the sideline recovering from his torn ACL, Tua Tagovailoa gears up to start the season for the Atlanta Falcons. Tua Tagovailoa was acquired by the Falcons via free agency following his up-and-down stint with the Miami Dolphins.

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A UDFA Impresses, and Other Atlanta Falcons Takeaways From Week 2 of OTAs

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are two weeks into Phase 3 of the offseason program, as organized team activities (OTAs) roll on at Flowery Branch.

Divine Deablo News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 27

Falcons' Divine Deablo Receives Title That Comes as Double-Edged Sword

Every NFL team has a player or two who will fly a bit under the radar as an unsung contributor. Successful clubs have several of them. The NFL wanted to celebrate those players this week.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / May 27

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is not yet ready for 11-on-11 drills as he recovers from a torn ACL, new Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.

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 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski gets brutally honest on Tua Tagovailoa’s accuracy

With the Atlanta Falcons in the midst of OTAs, the quarterback room is a fascinating one as it features such players as Michael Penx Jr. and newcomer Tua Tagovailoa.

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 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.

Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 27

One Roadblock That Could Be Preventing Bijan Robinson Falcons Extension

The Atlanta Falcons have an important decision to make this offseason with the pending contract of running back Bijan Robinson. The Falcons exercised his

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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 27

Falcons Leaders in QB Supporting Cast in NFC South: Analyst

The Atlanta Falcons have questions marks on offense. Some of them are rather large. But that didn't stop the team from receiving the No. 1 ranking in the NFC South when FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano rated the 32 NFL quarterback supporting casts for each team this month.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 26

Atlanta Falcons Starting QB Odds Released: Why They're Right and Wrong

The Atlanta Falcons are to kick off one of the more prominent offseason storylines later on this summer with the commencement of their quarterback battle,

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 26

Falcons Massive Tackle Deemed Team's 'Most Exciting' Undrafted Free Agent

The Atlanta Falcons had a smaller than average 2026 NFL Draft class. They entered the draft with just five picks, which the organization managed to turn into six players.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / May 26

Reports: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. accepts 1-year intervention program

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. agreed to participate in a one-year intervention program that, if completed successfully, will result in the dismissal of three felony charges, according to multiple reports Tuesday.

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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

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

James Pearce Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / May 26

More details revealed in case of James Pearce Jr.

The Falcons have been radio silent when peppered with questions about James Pearce Jr. and his ongoing legal battle, but Andy Slater of Fox Sports South Florida has been on the story from the beginning and delivered the latest update on the situation.

Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 25

The Falcons See Something Bigger Ahead for Kyle Pitts

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons will be looking for an encore performance out of their star tight end, Kyle Pitts Sr. He landed on his first career

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 25

How the Atlanta Falcons Plan to Develop Michael Penix

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons ’ pending quarterback battle will be one of the NFL’s most prominent offseason storylines over the next several months.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 24

Falcons OC Tommy Rees Details Work Behind New Offensive System

New Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees hasn't had much free time lately. “The wife's not moving down here yet. That gives us the biggest advantage,” Rees joked about the strenuous hours that go into installing a new offense.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24

Michael Penix Jr. Limited In OTAs; HC Kevin Stefanski Addresses Falcons’ Pending QB Competition

Michael Penix Jr. has resumed throwing in time to take part in the Falcons’ early OTA practices. Full participation is the next checkpoint in his case, but that may not be reached until the summer.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 24

New Atlanta Falcons OC Tommy Rees' Early Impressions of Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons invested heavily in the offensive skill positions during the first four years of former general manager Terry Fontenot. The team used four consecutive top-10 picks on a tight end, wide receiver, running back, and quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 23

The Most Underrated Defensive Move the Falcons Made This Offseason

The Atlanta Falcons finished the season with one of the league’s best pass-rushing attacks, but with holes scattered across the rest of the roster, adding edge rushers hasn’t exactly been a top priority this offseason.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 23

Ranking Key Atlanta Falcons In Line for Extensions

The Atlanta Falcons are one week into Phase 3 of the offseason, with the second week of organized team activities set for Monday. Players and members of

Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Falcons schedule could make life very difficult for Kevin Stefanski in Year 1

When looking at the Atlanta Falcons schedule heading into the 2026, on the surface, there aren’t many places where you can point to games that should be obvious wins.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Atlanta Falcons 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 20

3 Offseason Questions Still Looming for the Atlanta Falcons

With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / May 20

Penix Jr. addresses goal for return date, competing with Tagovailoa

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. addresses goal for return date, competing with Tua Tagovailoa

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is spending the spring recovering from surgery he needed this past fall to repair a partially torn ACL while he learns the offense being installed by new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski.

NFL analyst names best fit for WR Stefon Diggs amid four potential options

Kevin Stefanski comments on the health of Michael Penix Jr.

The 'Last QB debut win by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 19