Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / May 2

Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie promises attacking front, talks 2025 roles

It’s good news for Atlanta’s intriguing young defensive linemen. With no offense intended toward any of the coaches the Atlanta Falcons hired this offseason, Nate Ollie was the one I was most excited about.

Kyle Smith News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 2

Falcons Assistant GM Kyle Smith Looking for Immediate Impact from Draft

Any NFL front office truly worth its salt always remains determined to draft players who can make an immediate impact, but it's often not that simple.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Former NFL GM Sends Clear Message to Falcons About Kirk Cousins' Future

As the NFL offseason continues, one topic has dominated conversation across the league: the quarterback position. While few teams are desperate for a quarterback, several could benefit from adding a guy that brings some leadership and experience to their team.

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.

Tony Pollard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 1

There Is Still One Team That Could Trade For Kirk Cousins

The Steelers surprised many people by not drafting a quarterback in the early rounds, taking Will Howard with the 185th pick. This means their quarterback room consists of Howard, Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson.

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 / Yardbarker

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Kyle Pitts More Than Likely Staying Put In Atlanta

Pitts was in trade rumors all throughout the draft process and was linked to many different teams including the Jets, Broncos and the Colts. Colts would take Tyler Warren with the 14th pick and the Jets snagged Mason Taylor with the 42nd.

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.

NFL Draft News

Giants' Malik Nabers shares strong reaction to Shedeur Sanders' draft slide

Davis, Kiper Jr. have no animosity over Sanders debate

Rece Davis, Mel Kiper Jr. have no animosity over Shedeur Sanders debate

Chicago Bears criticized for potential NFL Draft reach

Patriots' Maye discusses why he approves of team's top pick

Patriots QB Drake Maye discusses why he approves of team's top draft pick

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 1

Atlanta Falcons signed a surprisingly talented undrafted free agent on offense that the rest of the NFL forgot to draft

The Atlanta Falcons clearly wanted to make a huge splash on the defensive side of the ball in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Terry Fontenot added a hybrid linebacker edge stud in Jalon Walker, an elite pass rusher in James Pearce Jr., then added two defensive backs to help completely reshape the Falcons defense.

Jeff Ulbrich News / A to Z Sports / May 1

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich breaks his silence on Shedeur Sanders prank call and what controversy means to his family

After the NFL completed their investigation of the Atlanta Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's involvement in the prank phone call made to

Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / May 1

Atlanta Falcons land massive steal who is a perfect Zac Robinson scheme fit to develop into a future NFL starter

There is a lot of excitement around the Atlanta Falcons heading into the 2025 NFL season. For the first time in a very long time, the organization has a young quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / May 1

Falcons build trenches in way-too-early 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

With no first-round pick, the Falcons still come away with critical linemen. Despite what national media may say about the Atlanta Falcons and their 2025 draft, fans of the team seem optimistic about the haul they were able to muster, given their limited draft capital.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 1

Falcons See Little Movement in Post-NFL Draft Power Rankings

The Atlanta Falcons appeared to mortgage the future for the prospects they added in the 2025 NFL Draft. If those picks become stars or solid contributors, then the draft capital traded away to acquire them will be forgotten.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 1

Falcons Earn Bold Recognition After 2025 NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons aggressively tried to fill holes on their defense during the 2025 NFL Draft. Not every analyst loved how assertive general manager Terry Fontenot was, but Pro Football Focus' Mason Cameron did.

Jeff Ulbrich News / Gridiron Heroics / May 1

'Absolutely Inexcusable': Shedeur Sanders Prank Caller Father, Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich Speaks Out

Shedeur Sanders’ prank-caller’s father, Jeff Ulbrich, who is the defensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, recently apologized for his son’s actions in a press conference.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 1

NFL.com Praises Atlanta Falcons 7th-Rounder as 'Favorite Pick'

Finding late round steals in the NFL Draft often owes as much to perspiration as it does inspiration. Working a little bit harder to find a player to fill out an important need on the roster certainly isn't as glamorous as picking a first round blue-chipper, but can be just as important in terms of overall team building.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / May 1

What are Atlanta’s biggest remaining post-draft roster needs?

The interior of both lines tops our list. The Atlanta Falcons took care of some glaring needs in the 2025 NFL Draft. They brought in two high-upside edge rushers, a likely starting safety, and a player who is expected to compete for a starting role at the nickel; they also nabbed a potential long-term swing tackle.

Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Atlanta Falcons cash in on versatile defensive weapon that brings major risk, but also provides legitimate upside

While the Atlanta Falcons didn’t hold much draft capital in the 2025 NFL Draft (just five selections), they were able to supplement that volume afterward by signing a long list of impressive undrafted free agents.

Drake London News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Atlanta Falcons Pick Up Drake London's 5th Year Option

Drake London was a first-round selection for the Atlanta Falcons, so his contract includes a fifth-year option. Drake London was the Falcons' first-round pick in 2022 out of USC. First-round picks are each subject to a fifth year of team control at a predetermined number.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sportscasting / April 30

NFL Punishes Falcons For Shedeur Sanders Prank Call

After completing its investigation into the Shedeur Sanders prank phone call, the NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons for their role in the scandal. The NFL fined the Falcons $250,000 for the organization’s role in the prank call involving Sanders and Jax Ulbrich, the son of Atlanta’s defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Jeff Ulbrich News / Yardbarker / May 1

Falcons react to NFL levying fine against team and DC Jeff Ulbrich

Falcons react to NFL levying fine against team and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

It was a terrible prank in which nobody besides the perpetrators of it were laughing at the end, and it's proven costly for the Falcons organization and their defensive coordinator.

Another top NFL Draft pick fell victim to a prank call

Kelce brothers address Shedeur Sanders falling to fifth round of draft

Insider names front-runner in Browns' QB battle after drafting Sanders

What Sanders did wrong before draft

Super Bowl champion coach shares advice after Sanders' draft slide

Drake London News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30

Falcons to pick up star WR's fifth-year option

The former No. 8 overall pick is now an essential piece to the organization’s aim to develop Michael Penix Jr. into a franchise quarterback.

Are Falcons actively searching for a Kirk Cousins buyer?

Could Vikings eventually give Kirk Cousins an escape from Falcons?

Falcons react to NFL levying fine against team and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

Every trade involving the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick

The 'Active passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Insider suggests four-time Pro Bowler as backup plan for Steelers

Insider suggests four-time Pro Bowl option for Steelers if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign

If Rodgers does decide to hang up his future Hall of Fame cleats, ESPN's Adam Schefter feels the Steelers do have a second option at quarterback not named Mason Rudolph or Will Howard.

How Steelers reportedly expect Aaron Rodgers saga will end

Steelers may have found another steal in UDFA pool as Pittsburgh lands an athletic freak

Are Falcons actively searching for a Kirk Cousins buyer?

How did every NFL Hall of Fame QB fare in their final season?

The 'Most passing yards in an NFL game' quiz