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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Falcons Announce Three Moves
The Falcons announced on Saturday that they will elevate LB Bralen Trice and TE Nick Muse for Week 1. Atlanta also placed OT Cam Williams on the injured reserve list.
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire
One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Falcons rumors: Atlanta ‘hoping’ Michael Penix Jr. will be ready for Week 2
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. participated fully in practice despite dealing with a knee designation, as reported by PFWA reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter on X.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Falcons brass already locked in on 2027 QB class before Week 1 even starts
The Atlanta Falcons have not even played their first game of the 2026 season, but their top decision-makers are already getting an early look at two potential quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 12
Falcons Rookie Avieon Terrell Can Step Out of Brother’s Shadow vs. Aaron Rodgers
Avieon Terrell is entering his first act in the NFL regular season as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting nickelback. Cracking the starting lineup means that Terrell will be lined up next to his older brother, AJ, who’s starting at cornerback. Atlanta is on the road in Week 1 to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept.
Tua Tagovailoa News / EssentiallySports / September 12
'I Ain’t Seen Nobody Hitting': Steelers Legend Brutally Mocks Tua Tagovailoa After QB’s Injury Video Surfaces Online
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was announced as the starter for Week 1 of the 2026 season. However, a non-contact injury during Thursday’s practice has sidelined him for at least the opener.
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.
Malik Verdon News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Falcons Terminate Contract of Young Defender Before Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons have waived 23-year-old linebacker Malik Verdon from injured reserve, ending his brief and injury-marred tenure with the club. The move, announced via the NFL transaction log, takes Verdon off Atlanta’s roster and puts him on waivers.
Bijan Robinson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11
Which legendary RB did Falcons’ Bijan Robinson study to improve his skills?
The Atlanta Falcons will be without projected starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which could mean a bigger dose of star running back Bijan Robinson in offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ attack.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11
Dan Orlovsky drops wild Falcons’ Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa take before Week 1
With the Atlanta Falcons facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, the starting quarterback for the game is one that not many people expected.
Tua Tagovailoa News / TWSN / September 11
Tua Tagovailoa’s Career May Be Over
Tua Tagovailoa was set to have the chance to begin his redemption arc in Week 1 against the Steelers. That will no longer be happening, as he injured his oblique in practice this week and will miss the season opener in Pittsburgh.
Kyle Pitts News / EasySportz / September 11
Steelers vs. Falcons Week 1 Preview: Pittsburgh Begins a New Era
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons will open their 2026 NFL seasons Sunday afternoon in a matchup featuring two franchises entering new eras. The Falcons will travel to Acrisure Stadium for a 1 p.m.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 11
QB Cooper Rush to start for Falcons as Tua Tagovailoa declared out
Veteran Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Friday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / September 10
The Falcons Somehow Built the Worst Quarterback Plan in Football
The Atlanta Falcons finally have a quarterback plan. That might be the problem. Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Michael Penix Jr. is waiting in the wings.
Billy Bowman Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 10
Billy Bowman Jr. Ready to be Impact Player again for Atlanta Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH Ga. — For Billy Bowman Jr., returning to the football field has meant much more than simply getting back to work. After spending the past nine months recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury, the Atlanta Falcons nickel is finally back practicing with his teammates.
Jack Strand News / Yardbarker / September 7
Should Falcons give undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand a more serious look?
The Falcons have one of the worst QB situations in the NFL, and it became even bleaker on Monday.
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