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Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / August 5
Ian Rapoport projects Tua Tagovailoa as Falcons Week 1 starter over Michael Penix
One of the NFL’s more intriguing position battles takes place in Atlanta. New head coach Kevin Stafanski has a quarterback decision to make. Michael Penix enters as the incumbent, while Tua Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons this offseason.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. staying cryptically optimistic about injury return
The Atlanta Falcons are currently taking part in training camp as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Injury concerns have already been a problem for the Falcons at this point of the offseason, as last year’s rookie standout Jalon Walker recently went down with a torn ACL that will sideline him for the upcoming campaign.
NFL News / Stadium Rant / August 5
Jahmyr Gibbs Holdout: What His Fantasy Outlook Looks Like for 2026
If you are drafting in the next few weeks, the Jahmyr Gibbs holdout fantasy outlook for 2026 is the storyline you cannot ignore. The Detroit Lions running back has spent the opening stretch of training camp on the sideline in a gray cutoff hoodie instead of the backfield, staging a hold-in while he pushes for a new contract.
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 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?
Kyle Pitts News / SportsTalkATL / August 5
The Kyle Pitts optimism is back — and it might be warranted this time
For years, Falcons fans have been waiting for the Kyle Pitts breakout campaign — the version they saw when he burst onto the scene as a rookie back in 2021.
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.
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 / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 5
Quarterback Battle Heats Up at Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Day 7
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - The Atlanta Falcons concluded a spirited day of training camp, their second day with pads on. Energy was high after ending on a down note on Tuesday with the loss of Jalon Walker to a season-ending knee injury.
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.
Jalon Walker News / Yardbarker / August 5
Injury tests confirm the worst-case scenario for promising Falcons second-year LB Jalon Walker
Walker flashed franchise cornerstone potential after the Falcons selected the former Georgia Bulldogs standout with pick No. 15 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 5
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson: A 'dream' to stay with one team
Bijan Robinson is thrilled to remain with the Atlanta Falcons. The star running back achieved one of his goals on Wednesday morning by signing a contract extension that spans through the 2030 season.
Jalon Walker News / Field Level Media / August 5
Report: Falcons' Jalon Walker sustained torn ACL
Tests confirmed that Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Jalon Walker sustained a torn ACL and likely will miss the upcoming season, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
KhaDarel Hodge News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5
49ers Signing WR KhaDarel Hodge
According to Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers are signing veteran WR KhaDarel Hodge to the roster. San Francisco’s receiving corps has been pretty banged up to start training camp and Hodge gives them a healthy body with a lot of experience. Hodge, 31, wound up going undrafted out of Prairie View A&M back in 2018.
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.
Jalon Walker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5
Torn ACL Confirmed For Falcons OLB Jalon Walker
According to Jeremy Fowler, tests have confirmed that Falcons OLB Jalon Walker did tear his ACL in practice yesterday. He’ll have season-ending surgery and be placed on injured reserve in the coming days.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 5
Falcons Reunite with Legendary Player In Executive Role
A beloved Atlanta Falcon has returned to the team as president of football, Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham, and head coach Kevin Stefanski build out their inaugural staff ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Bijan Robinson News / Yardbarker / August 5
Bijan Robinson reveals 'dream' after signing extension with Falcons
Robinson agreed to a three-year, $75M contract extension that included $51M guaranteed and made him the NFL's highest-paid running back.
Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / August 5
Tua Tagovailoa on Michael Penix Jr.: ‘It’s definitely’ a QB competition for Falcons
Tua Tagovailoa knew he’d have to fight for his job when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Michael Penix Jr. was the returning starter, but his injury left the door open for the former No.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 5
Falcons Quietly Lost Another Edge Rusher, Sign Former Eagles/Chiefs DL
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - Tuesday's training camp for the Atlanta Falcons ended on a sour note as second-year edge rusher Jalon Walker was carted off after a knee injury.
Jalon Walker News / SportsTalkATL / August 5
Worst fears realized for the Falcons, Jalon Walker
Falcons second-year pass rusher Jalon Walker went down during practice yesterday, and it immediately felt like something that could be season-ending based on the way the team reacted.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 5
Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa addresses narrative about Michael Penix Jr. QB competition
Tagovailoa isn't accepting what many in the football world believe to be a foregone conclusion.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4
2 Falcons training camp battles fantasy football managers must have their eye on
Every summer, training camp reveals clues that eventually shape workloads, target shares, and offensive identities. That creates hidden fantasy football values that savvy managers can exploit on draft day.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4
Falcons Place DE DeAngelo Malone On Reserve/PUP List, Looking Into Edge Rusher Addition
After years of struggles rushing the passer, the Falcons broke through in Jeff Ulbrich‘s first season running the defense. A pass rush powered by rookies James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker spearheaded Atlanta to a 57-sack season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 4
Falcons hit with brutal injury to key defender at training camp
Just as the Atlanta Falcons solved one problem, another emerges.
Kevin Stefanski News / A to Z Sports / August 4
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski likely second-guessing his choice to take the Atlanta job following brutal injury news
The Falcons have had a rough summer and spring when it comes to injury situations at the quarterback position, not to mention questions about their first-round pick, James Pearce.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Report reveals Falcons’ likely starter at QB
The Atlanta Falcons already know who will likely start at quarterback for them in Week 1, and the decision does not sound like a tough one at all. Tua Tagovailoa is almost certain to be the Falcons’ starting quarterback for Week 1, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 4
Did the Falcons overpay? Evaluating four major contract extensions
The Falcons didn’t have a ton of money to spend on addressing their needs in free agency, but it wasn’t a quiet offseason in Atlanta. The first order of business for the new regime was contract extensions for four players they clearly view as pillars of the franchise.
Bijan Robinson News / Yardbarker / August 5
Bijan Robinson extension continues curious Falcons offseason strategy
The Falcons have locked in another key member of their core, but a huge missing piece remains.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4
Ex-Falcons C Todd McClure Joins Atlanta’s Front Office
The Falcons have added another former player to their front office. Todd McClure, Atlanta’s starting center from 2000 to 2012, has rejoined his longtime team as their coordinator of player development/senior personnel assistant, per Bleacher Report’s James Palmer.
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