Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

ESPN Highlights A Falcon Defender As An Under-The-Radar Trade Option

With the NFL trade deadline less than a week away, the rumor mill is going to be heating up. The Atlanta Falcons sit at 3-4 on the season, with a tough stretch on the horizon, and several questions potentially on their minds as they approach next Tuesday. Will they be buyers or sellers at the deadline?

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The Falcons continue to lie about Rich McKay’s involvement in the organization

Good ole’ Rich McKay — the CEO of the Atlanta Falcons — made his media rounds Tuesday, appearing on 680 The Fan’s Cellini and Dimino. The hosts didn’t pull punches, pressing McKay about his involvement on the football side of things, which led to some revealing answers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Arthur Blank donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief

Hurricane Melissa recently struck Jamaica. The damage from the Category 5 storm, one of the strongest ever recorded, was devastating. Wind speeds reached 185 miles per hour.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 29

Key Opposing Wide Receivers Atlanta Falcons Need to Keep an Eye on

Looking to rebound after consecutive losses, the Atlanta Falcons face one of the better position groups in the New England Patriots' wide receivers. Granted, everyone understands that the quarterback plays an integral role.

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.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-rushing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 29

Falcons Look to Rediscover Explosive Run Game in Patriots Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons have arguably the best running back in the NFL in Bijan Robinson and a quality back in Tyler Allgeier. Allgeier rushed for over 1,000 yards in his rookie season and has quietly been among the top backs in yards after contact year in and year out.

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.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 29

Falcons' Cousins wants out of Atlanta ahead of trade deadline

Falcons' Kirk Cousins wants out of Atlanta ahead of trade deadline

The first big-time trade request ahead of the NFL trade deadline has officially been made. It has come from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, as he has expressed a desire to be given an opportunity to once again play as a starting quarterback.

Latest Falcons disaster epitomizes franchise in purgatory

Giants have reportedly made trade decision on Kayvon Thibodeaux

Jerry Jones seems to make big statement about trade-deadline rumors

Carson Wentz injury puts Vikings in hard place before trade deadline

NFC East team should be aggressive in pursuit of Brian Thomas Jr.

Bills make notable roster moves ahead of showdown against Chiefs

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / October 28

Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons Have Lost The Fanbase

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — If you’re a Falcons fan, congratulations — you’ve officially paid money to watch clownery. Welcome to 2025: the season when the Atlanta Falcons and their parade of incompetent yes-men have declared “fan betrayal” the new motto.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 28

Atlanta Falcons Sign Former Denver Broncos Cornerback

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are adding another body to their defensive back room on Tuesday. In a transaction made official by the team in a press release, the Falcons are signing cornerback A.J.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 28

Latest Falcons disaster epitomizes franchise in purgatory

There has not been a more Jekyll and Hyde team this season than the 3-4 Falcons.

Five worst Week 8 performances: Epic collapse pushes Bengals closer to massive change

NFL Week 8 winners, losers: Eagles' rushing attack soars; Dak Prescott's MVP chances plummet

The 25 worst trades in the history of the NFL

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

Raheem Morris News / Sporting News / October 28

Falcons' head coach Raheem Morris shares three-word Dolphins admission after blowout

Raheem Morris didn't mince words when describing the Dolphins' blowout of the Falcons.

Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 28

Kyle Pitts Emerging as a Bright Spot in Falcons’ Struggling Offense

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons struggled on offense on Sunday during a 24-point loss to the Miami Dolphins, but one hidden gem was the resurgent performance of Kyle Pitts. “Just execution and doing the right things,” head coach Raheem Morris said about Pitts and his performance Sunday.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 28

Falcons’ Inconsistency Becoming Their Biggest Enemy After Another Ugly Loss

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons lost a second-straight game on Sunday, slipping below .500 for the first time since Week 3. The 24-point loss was another low for the Falcons, and the outside noise is beginning to swell. Bijan Robinson says this team cannot afford to listen to that noise. “We don’t listen to none of that.

Kirk Cousins News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Shockingly, NFL analysts still believe Kirk Cousins has trade value

Following an all-around dismal performance from the Falcons offense in which Kirk Cousins looked closer to being in a retirement home than he did an NFL quarterback, I really thought the speculation of a potential Cousins trade would be completely put to bed by the national media.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Raheem Morris: 'I’ve got so much confidence in Zac Robinson'

Seemingly every season, there’s a conversation about the Falcons coaching staff and whether they’ll still be around come Monday morning after Week 18. That’s exactly where we are again this year, with Atlanta coming off yet another laughable performance — a 34-10 beatdown at home against the 1-6 Dolphins.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 28

Atlanta Falcons Hammered in ESPN's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings

The Atlanta Falcons were embarrassed at home on Sunday vs. the previously 1-6 Miami Dolphins, whose only win had come against the winless New York Jets.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27

Stats Reveal that Falcons Sophomore Linebacker Not Ready for Prime Time

Atlanta Falcons' second-year linebacker J.D. Bertrand was thrust into the starting role when Divine Deablo went down with a forearm fracture during a Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27

Atlanta Falcons Make Decision With Zac Robinson, Offensive Staff

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons have decided not to make any changes to their offense or the staff after their 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 27

Falcons coach understands angry fans: 'Our job to make them like us'

It's fair to say that Atlanta Falcons fans have little faith in the current direction of the franchise. After the team split its first six games, Atlanta limped to a 34-10 loss to the previously one-win Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Michael Penix Jr. News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Atlanta Falcons gift Michael Penix Jr. a new best friend, defense gets needed attitude in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The Atlanta Falcons are an organization that is in a very strange place right now, and there are some answers that this fanbase is searching for. Head coach Raheem Morris is a very likeable person and a quality defensive mind, but things just haven't seemed to click yet.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 26

Falcons WR Drake London, QB Michael Penix inactive vs. Dolphins

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Drake London is inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Miami Dolphins. London, who had no injury designation on Friday, was downgraded to questionable with a hip injury on Saturday before being ruled out on Sunday.

Divine Deablo News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25