FLOWERY BRANCH – The first call that Kevin Stefanski made after the Atlanta Falcons hired him was to Bill Callahan, and the legendary coach was in place
FLOWERY BRANCH – Atlanta Falcons Organized Team Activities (OTAs) will finish this week with the third and final sessions. The key story in Atlanta this offseason has been who will be the Falcons' starting quarterback in Week 1, when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have a monumental task to accomplish this season, and work is already underway to make sure it happens. Not only was Kaden Elliss the emotional core of this defense , but he was also regularly one of its most important players on the field.
This past winter, Ryan took over as the Falcons' president of football.
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.
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?
Tua Tagovailoa has already found himself under pressure in Atlanta after calling football his “part-time” job while explaining how fatherhood shapes his life.
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.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH – It is growing increasingly difficult to undersell the presence of Matt Ryan at Atlanta Falcons headquarters. The franchise icon’s influence is everywhere, from throwing touch passes to receivers on the practice field to conversations with coaches. On Wednesday, Ryan stepped in with the receivers and helped with red zone drills.
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.
As a former five-star recruit and Freshman All-American, new Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Maason Smith once looked like the kind of prospect scouts would have bet on to already be one of the league’s top defensive tackles by now.
FLOWERY BRANCH – Competition is at the core of what the NFL is all about. Players come and go, but that constant fight is what makes this league what it is.
Atlanta may still hope that Michael Penix Jr. wins this job on ability alone, but his knee recovery is already shaping the dynamics of the quarterback competition.
The Atlanta Falcons addressed their wide receiver room in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. None of the additions the team made were blockbuster moves, but the Falcons did their best with the other needs they had to prioritize receiver.
The Atlanta Falcons have been very active this offseason in adding new bodies to their roster. A flurry of one-year deals in free agency, six draft picks,
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.
The Atlanta Falcons have a new head coach this year, and they could possibly have a new starting quarterback as well. Last year's opening day starter, Michael Penix Jr., is battling with free agent Tua Tagovailoa and his recovery timeline to be the team's starter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 in September.
The Atlanta Falcons might make yet another quarterback change this season. If they do, they appear to have the perfect WR1 to handle it -- Drake London.
The Atlanta Falcons hired general manager Ian Cunningham in January to build on a strong core of players and add talent and depth. During free agency, when the Falcons had limited funds, the strategy was clear: raise the floor.
Finally healthy, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts rebounded to be the player he was as a rookie last season. Pitts posted a career-high 88 receptions and five touchdowns while making 2025 second-team All-Pro.
Three quarterbacks who can still change the narrative surrounding their careers.
The Atlanta Falcons have scheduled a pair of joint practices for this summer with the Indianapolis Colts, in Westfield, Indiana, at the Grand Sports Campus.
Veteran S Justin Simmons signed a one-day contract with Denver this offseason to officially retire a Bronco after not playing in 2025. Per Jordan Schultz, Simmons revealed he had plenty of interest last season and likely would’ve played for the Panthers last season if he decided to go another year.
The Falcons have had a quarterback dilemma ever since they failed to land Deshaun Watson and subsequently traded franchise legend Matt Ryan. The irony of that, five years later, is astounding.
Tagovailoa had some interesting comments on his tenure in Atlanta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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