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Michael Penix Jr. News / Viral Sports News / July 22
Falcons QB Situation Takes Turn After Michael Penix Jr. Report
The Atlanta Falcons entered the offseason expecting Michael Penix Jr. to be a major part of their long-term plans, but a series of changes inside the organization has created uncertainty around the young quarterback’s future.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 22
Three Atlanta Falcons Rookies Who Could Make an Immediate Impact
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of an underwhelming 2025 season, finishing with an 8-9 record and falling just short of the playoffs. The Falcons and their new coaching staff looked to address holes and lack of depth at many positions including receiver, cornerback, and linebacker.
Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 22
Falcons WR Drake London Earns Major Props From Peers in NFL Top 100 Rankings
Drake London’s NFL peers are holding the Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver in high regard. London placed No. 66 in the player-voted NFL Top 100 Players list entering the 2026 season. The fifth-year receiver rose 31 spots, debuting at No.
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.
The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the players to lead the NFL in yards-per-reception since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Tua Tagovailoa News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 22
Potential Falcons QB1 Tua Tagovailoa Could Face Critical Late-Season Test
As Tua Tagovailoa competes with Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback job, his summer performance must carry into the latter half of the season to ensure job security.
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 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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 21
Analytics Show Area Both Atlanta Falcons Quarterbacks Must Improve
The Atlanta Falcons have one of the true quarterback competitions in the NFL this summer as they get ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 13th.
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 / Yardbarker / July 21
Analyst shares gloomy prediction for Michael Penix Jr. amid competition vs. Tua Tagovailoa
Does Penix Jr. have reasons beyond his injury recovery to worry about his position on the depth chart?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 20
Under-the-Radar Atlanta Falcons with Expiring Contracts: Who Gets Paid?
The Atlanta Falcons have been busy this offseason, signing star players to multi-year extensions. Tight end Kyle Pitts was the first to get a new deal.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 20
Where Every Falcons Position Group Stands Before Training Camp
The Atlanta Falcons are inching closer to training camp and the official start of the 2026 NFL season. Kevin Stefanski and the new-look staff are eager
Chris Lindstrom News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 19
Falcons OG Chris Lindstrom is Good, and He's Still Probably Better than You Realize
The Atlanta Falcons selected offensive guard Chris Lindstrom out of Boston College in the 2019 NFL Draft with the No. 14 overall pick. He played in five games as a rookie and has only missed one game since.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 19
Atlanta Falcons a Surprise Leader in NFL Stat
Former general manager Terry Fontenot oversaw the Atlanta Falcons for the last five seasons. Five seasons in which the team was unable to post a winning record or make the playoffs.
One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026
The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 18
SI Throws Atlanta Falcons a Lifeline in Latest QB Rankings: 'Ripe to Break Out'
As we wrap up the offseason fodder with training camp beginning around the league already, the rankings have not been kind to the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room.
Devonta Smith News / Yardbarker / July 16
Why Louis Riddick believes DeVonta Smith will 'thrive' as Eagles' WR1
The Philadelphia Eagles were one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL in 2025 following their Super Bowl LIX win.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 14
Reporter shares alarming update on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
Penix's injury recovery continues to be a major story for the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / July 10
Falcons Looking For QB1 Determination ‘Weeks’ Before Season
One of the more intriguing position battles of the offseason has been the one featuring two lefties in Atlanta. Ever since they traded away Matt Ryan, the Falcons have been hoping to confirm the ascent of their next franchise quarterback with disappointing results.
Bijan Robinson News / SportsTalkATL / July 8
Execs, coaches, and scouts name Bijan Robinson the NFL’s best running back
The Falcons haven’t had a lot to cheer about since Matt Ryan and Julio Jones were in their primes, but they can say they’ve got the best running back in the game.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Tom Brady had the perfect response to Argentina’s World Cup comeback
Tom Brady had a very fitting response to Argentina’s epic comeback in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Argentina trailed 2-0 to Egypt with 11 minutes to go in Tuesday’s World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, but came up with three goals in short order to execute a stunning comeback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 6
With WR prices skyrocketing, NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead
Boy, these wide receiver contracts are sure getting expensive.
Bralen Trice News / Pro Football Rumors / July 6
Falcons’ Bralen Trice Trending Toward Training Camp Participation
Despite being drafted two years ago, Bralen Trice has yet to play in the regular season. The Falcons edge rusher should be available for training camp this summer, though.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 6
This QB has 'clear advantage' in Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. competition
Veteran Falcons players are due to report to training camp on July 28.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 6
Insiders pick NFL's best running back between Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs
ESPN asked league executives, coaches and scouts to name the NFL's best overall ball-carrier.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 3
Falcons second-year safety viewed as ready to make another leap
The Atlanta Falcons did not get where they wanted to go last season, falling short of the playoffs for the eighth straight season, but one of their biggest roster wins came from the 2025 NFL Draft.
Kyle Pitts News / Yardbarker / June 30
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Sr. makes major admission about contract extension
Pitts is coming off the best season, to date, of his career after the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft was somewhat of a disappointment across his first four campaigns.
Kyle Pitts News / SportsTalkATL / June 24
Kyle Pitts Contract Extension: Less Of A Gamble Than It Appears
The Falcons made Kyle Pitts one of the highest paid tight ends in the league yesterday, handing him a three-year, $54 million contract extension. The $18 million AAV places him only behind George Kittle and Trey McBride in terms of average annual value, probably a fair assessment if basing things solely on what happened last season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 23
RB Bijan Robinson is up next for Falcons after $54M extension for TE Kyle Pitts
Robinson may be feeling a little envious after the Atlanta Falcons signed two of their other skill players to contract extensions.
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