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Congratulations Pour In From Brittany Mahomes as Tua Tagovailoa Announces Personal News

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his wife, Annah, are adding another member to their family. The couple announced Tuesday that they are expecting their third child, sharing the news with a series of family photos on Instagram.

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Falcons fans will love Ian Rapoport’s Michael Penix Jr. evaluation

The Atlanta Falcons still have an ongoing quarterback quandary, and the competition for the QB1 role is about to get more intense for the NFC South franchise with Michael Penix Jr.

Kevin Stefanski News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Kevin Stefanski: Expect to see Falcons starters in preseason finale

The Falcons sat most of their starters in Saturday’s 34-6 beatdown of the Indianapolis Colts, but that won’t be the case in Friday’s preseason finale, according to Kevin Stefanski.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Falcons rumors: ‘Uneven’ Tua Tagovailoa has left door open for Michael Penix Jr. in QB battle

The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation might just be a wide-open race in the final stretch of training camp. With Michael Penix Jr. cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills after recovering from left knee surgery, rumors suggest he could steal the starting job away from Tua Tagovailoa.

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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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 24

Falcons Named Big Winners after Rebound vs. Colts, Penix Injury News

The Atlanta Falcons were fairly downtrodden after a poor showing to open the preseason against the Denver Broncos. However, after a productive pair of joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, the mood changed dramatically after the Falcons reserves dominated their counterparts in Indianapolis.

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.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Kevin Stefanski on Jack Strand and the Falcons QB competition

It is rightfully Jack Strand mania following his performance against the Colts in the Falcons’ second preseason game — one that saw him total 239 yards of offense with a couple of touchdowns and no turnovers.

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.

Tua Tagovailoa News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Tua Tagovailoa and 3 biggest losers in fantasy football from NFL training camp, preseason

Every August, training camp and preseason action reshapes fantasy draft boards, and this year’s crop of fallers includes a marquee quarterback, a rookie running back, a rookie receiver, and a proven veteran all seeing their stock slide.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

FaKevin Stefanski’s Falcons preseason announcement comes with Michael Penix Jr. catch

The Atlanta Falcons recently learned that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was medically cleared to play, marking a full return from his ACL injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 24

Updated Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Prediction Before Final Preseason Game

When new Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham took over in January, he was faced with no first-round draft pick in the upcoming draft and limited salary cap space to improve the team.

Jack Strand News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Should Jack Strand make the Falcons 53-man roster?

With just one more preseason game remaining this Friday against the Miami Dolphins, we’re very close to the Falcons releasing their 53-man roster for the Week 1 matchup with the Steelers.

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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 / August 24

Falcons Stock Up, Stock Down Heading Into Final Week of Preseason

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons got back on track Saturday with a dominant 34-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts. This effort will help build confidence

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Offseason In Review: Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons have not finished above .500 in a season or earned a playoff berth since Matt Ryan quarterbacked them to a 10-6 record in 2017. Nine years later, hoping Ryan possesses the acumen to run a front office, owner Arthur Blank coaxed the one-time NFL MVP out of the CBS studio with a freshly created position: president of football.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Michael Penix Jr. must get first shot as Falcons’ QB1 after Tua Tagovailoa’s brutal preseason

The Atlanta Falcons’ training camp battle at quarterback has not gone as many expected it to. Michael Penix Jr. has not been a full participant while recovering from ACL surgery.

Dan Orlovsky News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Dan Orlovsky urges Falcons to muck up QB picture even more with Rams trade

On Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons continued their preseason slate with an impressive 34-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts on the road. The hero of this game was quarterback Jack Strand, who raised eyebrows with 212 passing yards on 12/17 completions, along with a touchdown and no interceptions.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 23

Three things to know about Falcons undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand: The engineering physics graduate making noise in preseason

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Jack Strand emerged as one of the biggest winners during Saturday's slate of preseason games.

Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes QB gamble harder to defend

Vikings HC weighs in after J.J. McCarthy's rough preseason showing

Justin Fields using preseason time with Chiefs to prove himself

Cam Ward-Carnell Tate connection still work in progress for Titans

Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates concern around Patrick Mahomes

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

Minn.-Moorhead Dragons News / Yardbarker / August 22

Jack Strand provides bright spot amid grim Falcons QB outlook

Why not Jack Strand? Through two preseason games, he's the only player seemingly interested in being named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback.

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. may soon put pressure on Tua Tagovailoa for starting job

Reporters sound alarms about Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets brutal assessment after preseason dud

The 'Last QB debut win by NFL team' quiz

Zachariah Branch News / HITC / August 22

Atlanta Falcons WR Zachariah Branch left shook as annual rookie dinner racks up staggering check

Rookie wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, Zachariah Branch, was handed the annual rookie dinner bill ahead of their season opener. It has now become a tradition for the rookies to stump up some of their big-money contracts to feed their teammates in a team-building dinner.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the offseason locking in several of their young players to long-term contract extensions, but Joey Porter Jr. may have to wait.

Why Steelers' Mason Rudolph is jealous of Will Howard, Drew Allar

Steelers' Christian Kuntz sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Seahawks' deal with Trevon Diggs comes with a big caveat

Seahawks expected to lose receiver depth with Jake Bobo injury

The 'Six-field-goal NFL games' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 21