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Falcons Place Samson Ebukam on Injured Reserve, Make Additional Roster Move

The Atlanta Falcons are making multiple roster moves as they prepare for Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain. Atlanta has placed edge rusher Samson Ebukam on injured reserve following a hamstring injury suffered during Sunday’s 16-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Falcons Place DE Samson Ebukam On IR

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed DE Samson Ebukam on injured reserve. Ebukam, 31, is a former fourth-round pick of the Rams back in 2017.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons playoff chances plummet following a disastrous loss to the Bucs

The Falcons had a golden opportunity to take real control of the NFC South on Sunday. Instead, they were shut out in an ugly effort against the Bucs that saw Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / November 3

Falcons Stall As Power Rankings Drop After Shutout

The Atlanta Falcons sit at a crossroads as the NFL season hits its midpoint, with their identity still a mystery to observers. They dropped two spots to No.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

Falcons latest roster moves and injury updates

On Monday, Kevin Stefanski announced that Samson Ebukam and Zachariah Branch are both dealing with hamstring injuries. Neither will be available when the team travels to Madrid to face the Cincinnati Bengals.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 3

Updated Atlanta Falcons Draft Position, Top 3 Needs, and Mock Draft Selections

The Atlanta Falcons had a chance to take sole possession of first place in the NFC South on Sunday and put a stake in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' chances of winning the division for the fifth time in six seasons.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Bijan Robinson, Drake London and other Week 9 fantasy football bad beats not to stress over

Fantasy football managers know that even the most reliable stars can deliver frustrating performances at the worst possible time. A disappointing box score can make it tempting to question a player’s role, consider a benching, or start searching the waiver wire for replacements.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 3

The most disappointing aspect of the Falcons’ debacle against the Bucs

The Falcons’ embarrassing loss to the Bucs was just another notch on the belt for an organization that can’t stop making the wrong kind of history. Tampa Bay didn’t complete a single pass.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Falcons release 2 defenders as James Pearce Jr. returns from suspension

The Atlanta Falcons released defensive end Drake Jackson and defensive end/linebacker Jared Ivey on Monday. The moves come the same day defensive end James Pearce Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. completes 8-game suspension, officially eligible for Bengals matchup

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which they didn’t score any points, but they could’ve used some help on defense as well.

Jared Ivey News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Falcons Cut Two Edge Rushers

The Atlanta Falcons released OLBs Jared Ivey and Drake Jackson on Monday, per Tori McElhaney of the team website. Ivey was on the 53-man roster and Jackson was on the practice squad. Jackson, 25, was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Alge Crumpler News / GiveMeSport / November 2

NFL: Alge Crumpler Defied Atlanta Falcons to Visit Michael Vick in Prison

An NFL player once defied the wishes of his franchise by going to visit a former colleague in prison, and he's never forgotten the experience. Four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler had a deep shared history with quarterback Michael Vick.

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Kevin Stefanski News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski already rules 2 players out for Week 9 clash with Bengals

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons came crashing back down to Earth with a brutal 16-0 road loss to the divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping them to 3-5 on the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Three Sustainable Trends and Two Warning Signs From the Bucs' 16-0 Shutout of the Falcons

Tampa Bay didn’t complete a pass and still beat Atlanta by 16 on Sunday. The Bucs ran for 324 yards in the rain, intercepted Michael Penix Jr. four times and moved to 3-5 with their first home win of the season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 2

What’s Going On With the Falcons’ Run Defense?

The Atlanta Falcons have a serious problem defending the run, and Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers exposed just how much the unit has regressed over the past month.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Bucs’ shutout victory over Falcons got even sweeter with Monday morning injury update

The Bucs got some reasonably positive injury news to one of their starters. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had one of their best overall team performances of the season in a 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why throwing 4 picks in loss to Bucs 'sucked' a little extra for Penix

Why throwing 4 interceptions in loss to Buccaneers 'sucked' a little extra for Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons fell to 3-5 on the season when they suffered a 16-0 loss to a Buccaneers side that completed zero passes in driving rain at Tampa Bay's Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. makes promise after throwing away Buccaneers game with 4 interceptions

Atlanta Falcons third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has vowed to bounce back after putting forth the worst performance of his young NFL career in Sunday’s 16-0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Controversial touchback rule resurfaced in Bucs-Falcons

Controversial touchback rule resurfaced in Week 8 matchup between Buccaneers, Falcons

The rule remains hotly debated. It will continue to be after it reentered the limelight in Sunday's game between the Buccaneers and the Falcons.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 31

6 Make-or-Break Players Who Can End the Bucs' Home Losing Streak Against Atlanta in Week 8

Tampa Bay has played four games at Raymond James Stadium this season and lost all four. Sunday brings the Atlanta Falcons, a division rival that has won four of the last five meetings, and a Bucs team that might have found something in a 43-13 rout at Carolina.

Anterio Thompson News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Falcons Rookie Anterio Thompson Diagnosed With a Career-Ending Genetic Mutation in His Spinal Cord

The Falcons have taken a hit to their defense, as rookie defensive tackle Anterio Thompson has revealed that a medical condition will prevent him from playing football again.