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Jessie Bates III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Falcons’ Jessie Bates III injury update confirms Week 1 status
The Atlanta Falcons just got an excellent Jessie Bates III injury update from Kevin Stefanski. The head coach says his star safety, who has been dealing with a lingering back injury throughout training camp, is good to go ahead of the Falcons’ Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 7
Falcons reveal Michael Penix Jr.'s Week 1 status
Penix spent the offseason recovering from an ACL injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely.
The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?
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.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 7
Steelers Stock Watch: Whose Stock to Watch In Week 1 vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ game-prep week has arrived. They will host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, officially kicking off the Mike McCarthy era. The Falcons will present a formidable challenge to the Steelers in Week 1.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Won’t Be Active Week 1
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski announced Monday morning that QB Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive in Week 1 against the Steelers, per Tori McElhaney of the
Tua Tagovailoa News / Field Level Media / September 7
Tua Tagovailoa to start Week 1 for Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa in the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. He will be the sixth different Week 1 starter for the Falcons in six seasons.
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.
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Albert Breer reveals what’s really going on between Falcons QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons made a big announcement on Monday ahead of Week 1. Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback before the beginning of the regular season.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
Falcons Name Tua Tagovailoa Starting QB
The final quarterback competition around the NFL has been settled, at least for the time being. Tua Tagovailoa will be atop the Falcons’ depth chart in Week 1, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Tua Tagovailoa News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Falcons Name Tua Tagovailoa Week 1 Starting QB
The Atlanta Falcons announced they will start QB Tua Tagovailoa over Michael Penix Jr. in Week 1 against the Steelers. It was recently reported Tagovailoa will have a “short leash” as the starter, as Penix’s recovery from an ACL injury was a factor in Tagovailoa winning the job.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7
Falcons settle major question on Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa has officially been handed the keys to the Atlanta Falcons’ offense, at least for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. On Monday, the NFC South
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 7
Falcons, Tua Tagovailoa announcement comes with big caveat
The team announced that the QB will get the nod to start in Week 1 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, even after a dismal training camp and preseason.
Bijan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Bijan Robinson Highlights Falcons Captains List Without a Quarterback
The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to make a serious statement this season once they take the field for Week 1 of their schedule next Sunday when they face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Analyst's Bold Prediction Has Jack Strand Passing Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes the Atlanta Falcons will declare either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa as their QB1 against Pittsburgh in head coach Kevin Stefanski’s Monday press conference with the media.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 6
Falcons Explain Why Todd McClure Was Right Man for New Role
FLOWERY BRANCH – After years of paving the way for the Atlanta Falcons ’ offense on Sundays, Todd McClure will have a different responsibility for the franchise he called home for 13 years.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Atlanta Falcons add depth to defense line ahead of season's start
The Atlanta Falcons made a few more changes to their 16-man practice squad on Friday, as they re-signed former third-round pick Bralen Trice as a replacement for edge rusher Khalid Kareem.
Bijan Robinson News / Viral Sports News / September 5
Atlanta Falcons Make Bijan Robinson Announcement
The Atlanta Falcons made official what teammates have been saying for months: Bijan Robinson is not only the face of the offense, he is one of the voices that will represent the locker room in 2026.
John Abraham News / Field Level Media / September 4
Falcons add Bill Fralic, John Abraham to Ring of Honor
The Atlanta Falcons will induct John Abraham and the late Bill Fralic into the franchise's Ring of Honor this season, the team announced on Friday. Abraham, a defensive end who recorded 68.5 sacks in seven seasons with Atlanta (2006-12), will be honored during the Week 5 Sunday night game against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3
Falcons’ team captain announcement was missing 1 key figure
A number of NFL teams announced their team captains for the 2026 season, and that list included the Atlanta Falcons. Their list, however, included one notable omission.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 3
Falcons Undecided On Starting QB
Quarterback competitions in the case of the Vikings, Browns and Raiders have recently been settled. As the countdown to Week 1 continues, the Falcons have not yet made a final decision.
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.
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.
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 / 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
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