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Atlanta Falcons News / LWOSports.com / July 28

The 2025 Atlanta Falcons: Time to Soar?

The Atlanta Falcons were frustrating to watch in many ways during the 2024 season. Not due to a terrible record, but because they could’ve been so much better than what they were.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 28

Atlanta Falcons Defensive Architect Pleased with Early Returns

The Atlanta Falcons struggled on the defensive side of the ball during the 2024 season. Atlanta generated little to no pass rush, recording just 31 sacks all season, the second lowest in the NFL.

Ruke Orhorhoro News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 28

'I Love It': Ruke Orhorhoro on Falcons Camp Fights and Defensive Mindset

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Flowery Branch is notorious for its hot summer days, but defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro and the Atlanta Falcons ’ defense are the

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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Arthur Blank News / The Falcoholic / July 28

Arthur Blank: Every team having one international game per year ‘probably on the horizon’

The NFL is intent on gaining a foothold on every continent. The NFL is like any other giant company with a growth-first mindset, in that it isn’t content to stay in its current footprint.

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.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 28

Former Falcons' 'Joker' Cut by Steelers

Former Atlanta Falcons return specialist and fan favorite Cordarrelle Patterson broke his own news on Monday that he was being cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 28

ESPN Analyst High on Falcons With QB Change to Michael Penix

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2025 preseason with varying levels of expectations. Locally, the excitement around the young team is overflowing, as evidenced by some the raucous crowds on hand for practices over the weekend. Nationally, there is much less of a consensus.

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Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 28

Terry Fontenot Pulls Back the Curtain on WR Drake London Contract Negotiation

The Atlanta Falcons began their stretch of four consecutive years drafting offensive skilled position players in 2021. Those draft picks are coming due on new contracts and hefty pay raises.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Couple of young Falcons defenders bringing the intensity to practice

Falcons training camp is well underway and the preseason is around the corner. For the first time in years, there is legitimate excitement surrounding the professional football team in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / July 28

5 players who can shape the Falcons’ defensive reconstruction

Unlike in recent seasons, when hope was the answer to most questions about the defense during training camp, the Falcons have legitimate young defensive talent that can evolve into difference makers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / July 27

‘Anger Got The Best Of Him’: Atlanta Falcons Coach Calls Out 1st-Round Pick For Fighting Teammates

James Pearce Jr. is bringing intensity to the Atlanta Falcons training camp this summer. Per Marc Raimondi of ESPN, the No. 26 pick in April’s draft got into two “skirmishes” with teammates during Sunday’s practice.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 27

Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on Why 2025 is Different for Kyle Pitts

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts burst onto the scene in 2021, becoming just the second rookie tight end to eclipse 1,000 yards in NFL history. Mike Ditka was the first and only other tight end to do it up until that point.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 28

Kirk Cousins makes notable leadership move after Falcons practice

Cousins might be relegated to the job of backup quarterback, but he is showing veteran leadership to his Atlanta Falcons teammates.

Falcons WR dealing with concerning injury early in training camp

Falcons take chance on former Pro Bowl WR

QB Michael Penix Jr. setting ambitious goals for Falcons offense

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 27

Falcons Assistant GM on Drafting Drake London over Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave

Atlanta Falcons’ assistant general manager Kyle Smith addressed the media on Saturday prior to Day 2 of training camp. Smith was a part of Atlanta’s staff when the team selected wide receiver Drake London 8th overall in the 2022 NFL draft.

Bijan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Bijan Robinson Corrects the Entire Country

It’s NFL training camp time, and across the league, players and coaches are opening up to the media with details fans and even teammates might not have known.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 26

Falcons’ QB situation draws honest admission from ex-player

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of training camp as the regular season is quickly approaching. Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be the starting quarterback, while rumors have speculated that the organization could trade Kirk Cousins.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / July 26

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. With High Praise For Offense Heading Into 2025

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., in his first full year on the job, is not shy about what he expects from the team’s offense this season.

Darnell Mooney News / Pro Football Rumors / July 26

Falcons WR to miss time after suffering shoulder injury

The injury occurred when he dove for a deep ball during full-team work on Thursday and left the field with a trainer, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi.

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