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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.
Brandon Dorlus News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 10
Atlanta Falcons Breakout Candidate, May Have Already Broken Out
Atlanta Falcons interior defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus was tagged for a breakout season by ESPN’s Ben Solak. Is Solak right for picking Dorlus as a breakout candidate heading into year three? The Falcons have a litany of young, productive players, giving analysts several players to choose from when it comes to breakout candidates.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Will Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa win the Falcons' Lefty QB Battle?
Having two left-handed quarterbacks on your roster at the same time is an exceedingly rare thing. In NFL history, exactly two teams have had more than one lefty — the 1991 Cincinnati Bengals with Boomer Esiason and Erik Wilhelm, and the 1997 Jacksonville Jaguars with Mark Brunell and Steve Matthews.
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 '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 10
Kevin Stefanski Reveals Tua Tagovailoa's Biggest Early Win With Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are set to launch a quarterback battle this summer during training camp, pending Michael Penix Jr.'s clearance. His
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.
The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason
NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.
Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 9
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Fantasy Football Outlook is Exciting for Owners
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has not only cemented himself as one of the best players in the NFL but also as one of the league's top fantasy football options.
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 / July 9
The Unsung Heros of the Atlanta Falcons Young Core
Usually, teams that clean house in both the front office and coaching staff have a roster that does not contain a ton of young talent. This is not necessarily the case with the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8
NFC Notes: Erik McCoy, Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons, Saints
The Falcons are expected to have a QB competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but Penix has yet to be fully cleared from ACL surgery. NFL insider James Palmer believes Tagovailoa is a front-runner “with an asterisk” and feels it’s still a wide-open race.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 8
3 Biggest Position Battles as Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Looms
With training camp approaching at the end of the month, many players are preparing to compete for roster spots. The Atlanta Falcons players are no exception.
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.
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.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7
NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Pitts, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield remains confident an extension will get done before the season, as he enters the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal.
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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7
Bijan Robinson & Jahmyr Gibbs Waiting On Each Other For Extensions?
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson and Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs are expected to receive significant long-term extensions this offseason after their teams exercised their fifth-year options as placeholders for negotiations.
Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 7
Falcons Must Avoid One Mistake With Bijan Robinson
FLOWERY BRANCH – Kevin Stefanski inherits one of the NFL's most dynamic offensive weapons, but the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons biggest challenge may be knowing when not to hand Bijan Robinson the football.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6
NFC Notes: Jahan Dotson, Cameron Jordan, Kyle Pitts, Falcons, Saints
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham released a statement regarding the three-year contract extension signed by TE Kyle Pitts and acknowledged Pitts’ agency for their collaboration on the new deal.
Bijan Robinson News / A to Z Sports / July 6
NFL execs, coaches, and scouts just sent the Atlanta Falcons a reality check about Bijan Robinson that they can’t escape
Bijan Robinson ranked as the NFL’s No. 1 RB by execs, coaches, and scouts in ESPN’s annual survey — and the Atlanta Falcons still have to pay him. The Atlanta Falcons have a Bijan Robinson problem, and it’s one entirely of their own making.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 3
How Chargers' Mike McDaniel is trying to get Justin Herbert to reach major goal
Mike McDaniel wants Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert "to master and be elite at everything" he does and also be "able to own the position in a new way."
Jahan Dotson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Jahan Dotson really feeling himself with GOAT aspirations heading into Falcons training camp
The Atlanta Falcons should look a lot different when the 2026 season kicks off this fall. Atlanta is entering a new era under Kevin Stefanski, which could bring plenty of changes on the offensive side of the ball.
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 17
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. offers injury update after worrisome revelation
Penix Jr. is losing ground in the Falcons' QB competition due to his ongoing injury recovery. When will he be able to return to full-time action and get a chance to close the gap in the competition?
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