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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20
Jeff Ulbrich Wants Falcons To Re-Sign Kaden Elliss
After wrapping up a three-year, $21.5MM contract in 2025, Falcons pending free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss is in the market for a new deal. Elliss’ future in Atlanta is uncertain, but defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has made it clear he wants the team to keep the 30-year-old.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Field Level Media / February 20
Falcons prez Matt Ryan ready to support QB Michael Penix Jr.
When Michael Penix Jr. is healthy, the Atlanta Falcons expect him to be prominent in the team's quarterback pecking order. Until then, team president Matt Ryan plans to make sure the third-year passer has plenty of support from a new coaching staff.
The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players in the Super Bowl Era to spend the most seasons with each franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Darnell Mooney News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 20
Falcons Wide Receiver Dubbed Deam Fit for Seattle Seahawks
In a dream scenario for a championship contender, the Atlanta Falcons would find themselves on the other end of a major trade. Despite the disappointing season, Bleacher Report’s Moe Milton believes there is still a trade market for Mooney. He wrote that this trade to the Seattle Seahawks would be a “dream” scenario for the Super Bowl champions.
Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?
As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.
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 / SportsTalkATL / February 20
Atlanta Falcons 2026 Cut Candidates
Despite a new regime and a fan base eager to end a postseason drought that has lasted since the 2017 season, this could end up being a relatively uneventful offseason in terms of player transactions.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 19
Falcons Set to Hire Assistant for Michael Penix Jr. and Quarterback Room
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired an assistant quarterbacks coach to serve under Alex Van Pelt in 2026. The franchise officially
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 / February 19
Atlanta Falcons 'Dream Trade' for Pro Bowl QB Proposed by B/R
The Atlanta Falcons head into the 2026 NFL season with a completely revamped leadership structure. Kevin Stefanski takes over as head coach, Ian Cunnignham steps in as general manager and franchise legend Matt Ryan returns as the president of football operations.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 19
Falcons Stack Experience Around Tommy Rees in 2026 Reset
The Atlanta Falcons have a completely revamped offensive staff at Flowery Branch for year one of the Kevin Stefanski era. With the head coach in place
Jeff Ulbrich News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 19
Atlanta Falcons Eye Year Two Leap Under Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons took a giant step forward in 2025 on the defensive side of the football. They snapped a franchise record for sacks and saw great strides nearly across the board.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 19
3 players Falcons must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason
The Atlanta Falcons are starting over yet again, this time with franchise legend Matt Ryan calling the shots and new coach Kevin Stefanski leading the team.
The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / February 18
'He’s Inexpensive as Stopgap Backups Go': 41-Year-Old QB Predicted to Sign With Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are eyeing a familiar veteran to stabilize their quarterback room as free agency gets underway. Joe Flacco, now 41 and well past his years as a full-time starter, is widely projected to sign with Atlanta in a move that would add experience without commanding a hefty price tag.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, D.J. Wonnum, Falcons, Panthers
Josh Kendall of The Athletic mentions that the Falcons could still release and re-sign QB Kirk Cousins if the veteran gets no interest elsewhere. Kendall does not foresee owner Arthur Blank wanting to pay Cousins a $67.9 million bonus if he’s on the roster March 13th.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 18
The Athletic Makes Surprising Super Bowl Claim for Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new generation in 2026. Ian Cunningham has taken over a new-look front office, while Kevin Stefanski leads a new coaching staff.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 18
A contract projection for Kyle Pitts
The top Falcons free agent set to test the open market is former fourth overall pick Kyle Pitts. A year ago, most fans in Atlanta would have been okay saying good riddance.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 18
Atlanta Falcons to Add Another Staffer From Cleveland Browns
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired Shawn Heinlen as director of college scouting, according to a Wednesday morning announcement from the team.
Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 18
Stunning Fact about Bijan Robinson's 5th Year Contract Option with Atlanta Falcons
The easiest decision new Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham will ever make is pending. NFL teams have until May 1st to exercise the fifth-year option on the contracts of their first-round picks in 2023.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 18
NFL Network Provides Grim Outlook For Atlanta Falcons' Offseason
The Atlanta Falcons will have an important offseason in 2026, as they look to reshape their outlook after eight consecutive seasons of coming up short.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 18
NFL executives reportedly believe this about possible Vikings, Kirk Cousins reunion
Cousins featured for the Vikings from 2018 through the 2023 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 17
Bleacher Report Includes Two Obvious Falcons QBs on Recent All-Time List
With the offseason in full swing and the 2025 NFL season firmly in the rear-view mirror, Bleacher Report unveiled its ranking of the top-99 quarterbacks in NFL history.
Emory Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 17
Falcons Waive QB Emory Jones
The Atlanta Falcons have waived QB Emory Jones, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Jones, 25, signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati following the 2024 draft.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 17
Falcons named 'best team fit' for top free agent by ESPN
With Kirk Cousins still taking up a large portion of the salary cap, the Falcons won’t have a ton of money to spend this offseason. But they can make at least a couple of significant moves, and they now have yet another glaring hole following the recent arrest of star pass rusher James Pearce Jr.
Kyle Pitts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 17
Falcons rumors: Insider makes ‘hard to imagine’ Kyle Pitts prediction
The Atlanta Falcons are currently in the midst of what could be a highly consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Atlanta had a disastrous 2025 season, which resulted in them firing both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, and replacing them with Kevin Stefanski and Ian Cunningham, respectively.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 17
Three NFL players who are most likely to receive franchise tags
On Tuesday, a two-week window opened for NFL teams to franchise tag one player.
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / February 17
Falcons’ Top 3 Trade Assets Revealed Amid NFL Offseason
As the NFL offseason approaches, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves in a pivotal moment for team restructuring. With new leadership under head coach Kevin Stefanski, the franchise is evaluating its roster and contemplating trades to improve its future prospects.
Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / February 14
Former NFL executive makes bold claim about four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins' future
The next Sam Darnold? According to one ESPN analyst, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins could be poised to have that kind of impact with the New York Jets.
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