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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31
Falcons Hiring Tanner Engstrand Offensive Pass Game Coordinator
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Falcons are hiring former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand as their new offensive passing game coordinator. According to Rapoport, Engstrand had multiple options since he was recently fired by the Jets, but it looks like Kevin Stefanski was able to lure him to Atlanta.
The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 31
Four Linebackers Who Fill the Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive Needs
The Atlanta Falcons invested heavily in their defense in 2025, and it paid off with a record-setting pass rush. The results that came from that attention last offseason should be all the reason to do it again in 2026. The defensive unit – despite being littered with rookies, expiring contracts, and key injuries – put forward a strong season.
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 best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 31
Falcons To Hire Alex Van Pelt As QBs Coach
Kevin Stefanski is bringing one of his former offensive coordinators to Atlanta. Alex Van Pelt, who worked under Stefanski in Cleveland from 2020 to 2023, will be joining the Falcons as their quarterbacks coach, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
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 / January 31
Five Edge Rushers Who Fill the Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive Needs
The Atlanta Falcons invested heavily in their defense in 2025, and it paid off with a record-setting pass rush. The results that came from that attention last offseason should be all the reason to do it again in 2026. The defensive unit – despite being littered with rookies, expiring contracts, and key injuries – put forward a strong season.
Alex Van Pelt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31
Falcons Hiring Alex Van Pelt As QB Coach
Tom Pelissero reports that the Falcons are hiring Alex Van Pelt as their new quarterbacks coach. This reunites him with HC Kevin Stefanski, as the two previously worked together in Cleveland from 2020 to 2023 when Van Pelt was the team’s offensive coordinator.
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.
Kyle Pitts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31
NFC Notes: Zac Robinson, Buccaneers’ Staff Hires, Kyle Pitts, Falcons
Pete Thamel reports the Buccaneers are hiring former Oklahoma State OL coach Andrew Mitchell as their assistant offensive line coach. According to Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay hired former Bills DL coach Marcus West.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 31
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. drops Kevin Stefanski praise after hiring
The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in the locker room. After Raheem Morris’ firing, the Falcons have decided to go with another veteran coach in Kevin Stefanski.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 31
Four Defensive Linemen Who Fill the Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive Needs
The Atlanta Falcons invested heavily in their defense in 2025, and it paid off with a record-setting pass rush. The results that came from that attention last offseason should be all the reason to do it again in 2026. The defensive unit – despite being littered with rookies, expiring contracts, and key injuries – put forward a strong season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 30
Falcons expected to release QB Kirk Cousins
Although the Falcons hired one of Kirk Cousins‘ former coaches, he is still expected to be on his way out of Atlanta.
Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 30
Falcons Add Another Former Brown to Kevin Stefanski's Staff
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially announced that they have hired former offensive assistant from the Cleveland Browns, Mike Bearden, as a Coaching Fellow/Offensive Assistant.
The 'Most NFL passing-touchdowns' quiz
How many of the 33 NFL quarterbacks to throw at least 250 touchdown passes in the regular and postseason combined can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 30
Social Media Reacts to the Atlanta Falcons Hiring Ian Cunningham as GM
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially announced that Ian Cunningham will take over as their next general manager. The former assistant general manager of the Chicago Bears is set to take over duties right away and will be introduced to the media next Tuesday (Feb 3rd).
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 30
How The Falcons Completed a Dream, Not Just a Hire
FLOWERY BRANCH – When the Atlanta Falcons hired Ian Cunningham, they accomplished two things: first, they found their next general manager; second, they
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has to break franchise's cycle of mediocrity
Going back to the start of the 2013 season, the Falcons have made the playoffs just two times and are riding an eight-year postseason drought.
The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs to post a season with at least 800 receiving yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29
The Falcons haven’t had a winning season since 2017. Their plan to fix that comes with a big asterisk
Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from his third ACL tear. He threw nine touchdowns in nine games last season before the injury. Kevin Stefanski is the new head coach.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. gives major injury update after hiring of HC Kevin Stefanski
Penix is currently recovering from the surgery he needed this past fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
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