Like much of the Atlanta Falcons' season, the offensive line play for the team has been inconsistent. They looked like world-beaters against the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints, and then they were bullied by the Baltimore Ravens and overwhelmed by the Chicago Bears.
The Falcons are 0-3 at home, 2-4 on the season, and head into Week 7 looking to do what nobody else has managed through the first six weeks — beat the San Francisco 49ers.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels returned to full participation in practice Wednesday after suffering a frightening neck injury against the Chicago Bears, providing an encouraging update as the team prepares for Sunday’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Former Chiefs and Falcons defensive lineman Allen Bailey passed away this week at the age of 37. His family’s initial belief is that he died of natural causes, though an official cause of death has not been released.
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears already missing cornerbacks A.J. Terrell Jr. and C.J. Henderson as well as edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
A.J. Terrell Jr. returned to practice after four games on injured reserve, and that starts a clock the team has to manage carefully. Per the Falcons’ official site, Atlanta now has 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has embraced his role as the centerpiece of Atlanta's offense, and his respect for San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey stems partly from their similar responsibilities.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels is expected to return to practice Wednesday after being stretchered off the field during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
The NFL world lost a stalwart defensive lineman this week as former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defender Allen Bailey passed away. He was 37 years old.
After a rough start to the season, driven by backup quarterback play and an injury scare involving Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Atlanta Falcons ’ 2026 season has seen drastic ups and downs. The highs include two lopsided wins, but the lows have left fans scratching their heads. The last two weeks have been particularly frustrating, with inconsistent performances holding this team back.
A lot went wrong in the Falcons’ 31-23 loss to the Bears, but an argument could be made that the game essentially came down to two special teams errors, both from rookie third-round pick Zachariah Branch.
There are several key pieces to the Falcons defense whose statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the undefeated San Francisco 49ers are in question. Divine Deablo suffered an arm injury in the first half of Atlanta’s loss to the Chicago Bears.
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that they designated CB AJ Terrell Jr. to return from injured reserve. https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/2112937750446137474?s=20 This opens Terrell’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Terrell, 27, was selected in the first round by the Falcons out of Clemson back in 2020.
A groin injury has shelved Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell for four games, but he is now eligible to return from injured reserve. The Falcons are indeed “trending” toward opening Terrell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said (link via Josh Kendall of The Athletic).
The Atlanta Falcons were on the back foot from the opening kick on Sunday, quickly falling behind the Bears 14-0. The deficit quickly ballooned to 31-7
The Atlanta Falcons were busy this week trying to fill gaps in their roster as injuries have mounted, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The move that grabbed the most attention this week was probably the signing of quarterback Andy Dalton and the release of quarterback Cooper Rush.
The next three weeks could decide the fate of two of the NFC South's elite defenders.
Charles Snowden has lined up his next NFL deal. The edge rusher is set to depart Washington and head to Atlanta. Snowden is being signed off the Commanders’ practice squad to join the Falcons on their active roster, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports.
The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Cooper Rush on Monday and signed veteran Andy Dalton in a corresponding roster move, the team announced. Rush, 32, joined the Falcons on the opening day of training camp amid injuries at the position.
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have officially released QB Cooper Rush. This move comes in correspondence with the Falcons officially signing QB Andy Dalton.
The Falcons have been just one of a few NFL teams that have carried four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster this season.
For the first time since suffering an injury in Week 2, it appears that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is ready to return to action.
Questions regarding the quarterback position hover over the Bears and Falcons as they prepare for a Week 6 clash, but it sounds like both clubs expect to have their first-choice starter available for the game.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The NFC South franchise reportedly heard the news it wanted.
Penix Jr. couldn't finish Atlanta's game against the Ravens in Week 5.
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