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Falcons waiting 735 days for Bralen Trice’s return

It’s been a challenging first two years in the NFL for Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Bralen Trice. And it has nothing to do with the 25-year-old having trouble catching on to the highest level of football, but simply staying healthy enough to get on the field.

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Drake London’s Extension Was Inevitable

For years, Atlanta Falcons fans have wondered which receiver would become the face of the franchise since Julio Jones. This past week, the Falcons provided a clear response to those doubts by signing wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension, including $100 million guaranteed.

Atlanta Falcons News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

Fury says he is a completely different guy ahead of Hall fight

Tyson Fury claims his preparation for the upcoming heavyweight bout with Darren Hall has transformed him. The former champion told DAZN his mindset has shifted since his last outing.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 12

Reason for Wanya Morris Trade Comes to Light as Falcons Lose OL for Season

Last month, I ranked every Atlanta Falcons unit by talent and depth, and the offensive tackles came in dead last. Part of the reason was the uncertainty

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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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 11

NFC Notes: Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix, Dave Canales, Falcons, Giants, Panthers

The Falcons are set to have a QB competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., who is recovering from a partially torn ACL. Atlanta QBs coach Alex Van Pelt said the competition hasn’t yet started, with Penix not fully healthy, and noted they are doing what they can to split reps evenly based on what Penix can do.

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 greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11

Falcons Wide Receiver Drake London has New Goal for 2026

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was just awarded a new contract from the team, signing a four-year deal worth up to $150 million with $100 million guaranteed to replace the fifth-year option on his rookie deal.

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.

Storm Norton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 11

Falcons Place OT Storm Norton On PUP List

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed OT Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Norton missed the entire 2025 season due to ankle injury last summer.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11

Atlanta Falcons Make Trade with Chiefs for OL Help

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly acquired offensive tackle Wayna Morris, according to ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler. Several reports have indicated that the Chiefs will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick, while the Falcons will receive Morris and a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Maason Smith News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11

Former Jaguars DL Maason Smith Can Help Fix Falcons Biggest Weakness

Last year, the Atlanta Falcons ranked among the top pass-rushing defenses in the NFL. They set a franchise record with 57 quarterback sacks during the 2025 season.

Kevin Stefanski News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11

Matt Ryan as Falcons President of Football Proving to be 'Invaluable'

New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski had high praise for Matt Ryan, the Falcons' new president of football operations, during media availability at the Falcons’ OTAs earlier this week.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11

Projecting the Falcons’ 53-Man Roster & Depth Chart After OTAs

The NFL is less than 100 days away, and the Atlanta Falcons are inching closer and closer to resolving what this roster will look like when that day arrives.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10

Is Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Undersized? DL Coach Nate Ollie Weighs In

The Atlanta Falcons were susceptible to the run in 2025, despite a defense that was overall markedly improved from the previous season. They were 24th in yards against last season and 27th in EPA, a metric that gauges effectiveness regardless of situation.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10

The New Faces to Watch for the Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons cleaned house over the 2026 offseason, bringing in a new head coach in Kevin Stefanski, a new general manager in Ian Cunningham, and even welcoming Matt Ryan back as the new president of football operations. With all of these changes in the coaching staff and front office, there is also plenty of turnover on the field.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Falcons Legendary RB Michael Turner Exposed In Court For Sending Wild Eggplant & Tongue Emoji Text Messages

Michael Turner and his ex, Rasheeda Walker-Williamson, are locked in a bitter child support battle that has exposed some randy messages. TMZ reports Rasheeda wants the former San Diego Chargers and Atlanta Falcons running back to be found in contempt of court.

Drake London News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Falcons fans will love this comments from Drake London following extension

The biggest move of the Falcons’ offseason was inking Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension. The deal makes him the third-highest paid pass catcher in the league — a well-deserved moment for a player who embodies everything the Falcons are trying to build in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10

4 Atlanta Falcons Players Who Could Surprise in 2026

Ian Cunningham and the Atlanta Falcons set out with a clear purpose in mind this offseason, and that was to “raise the floor” for this franchise. Injuries exposed them, and too often, this team was left counting on former practice-squad players to play meaningful roles.

Austin Hooper News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 9

How Austin Hooper Could Be a Key Piece of Falcons' New Offense

FLOWERY BRANCH – Austin Hooper left the Atlanta Falcons in 2019 as a Pro Bowl tight end, but returns as a much different player. The 32-year-old is entering

Tua Tagovailoa News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 9

NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said that QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s accuracy has jumped off the charts during initial off-season activities. “Some guys get better at it with tweaks to how they throw the ball, tweaks to their lower body, those types of things.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / June 9

What will be the backbone of the Falcons defense in 2026?

The backbone of the Falcons defense a season ago — for the first time in over two decades — was the defensive front. Atlanta finished second in the league in sacks, setting a franchise record with 57, behind only the Denver Broncos.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 9

Penix Jr. gets harsh reality check regarding Tagovailoa competition

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. gets harsh reality check regarding Tua Tagovailoa competition

Michael Penix Jr. is attempting to compete with free-agency addition Tua Tagovailoa to win the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback job.

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. shares what Raiders' Fernando Mendoza can expect from Kirk Cousins as a mentor

Falcons sign WR Drake London to 4-year, $141M extension

Falcons Discussing Extension With RB Bijan Robinson

The '2024 NFL Draft quarterback class' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 8

Penix shares what Mendoza can expect from Cousins as a mentor

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. shares what Raiders' Fernando Mendoza can expect from Kirk Cousins as a mentor

For a piece published on Monday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic shared why Penix feels that Mendoza "is going to get a great guy, before the football player" as it pertains to having Cousins as a mentor through at least the end of the upcoming season.

Kirk Cousins already projected to get benched by Raiders for Fernando Mendoza

Raiders' Kirk Cousins shares helpful advice for Fernando Mendoza amid Week 1 uncertainty

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza goes viral for moves at Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

The '5+ NFL Playoff wins' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski ducks James Pearce Jr. question before mandatory minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for mandatory minicamp as the 2026 NFL offseason continues. One of the major storylines hovering over the team this year has been the legal issues of James Pearce Jr., who was arrested in February on a slew of charges involving then-girlfriend and WNBA star Rickea Jackson.

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / June 8

Falcons injury updates on Michael Penix Jr., Billy Bowman

As training camp approaches, it’s looking more and more likely that Michael Penix Jr. will be ready for Week 1. Whether he’s the starting quarterback is an entirely different conversation — but head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Penix is close to being cleared for 11-on-11s.

Bijan Robinson News / Pro Football Rumors / June 8

Falcons Discussing Extension With RB Bijan Robinson

The post-draft period of the offseason was understandably viewed by Atlanta as the time to work out extensions with Drake London and Bijan Robinson. One of those has already been taken care of, and the other could be in place relatively soon.

Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2

Drake London makes Falcons’ history with $141 million contract

The Atlanta Falcons are giving young wide receiver Drake London a massive new deal. On Tuesday, the Falcons and London agreed on a four-year deal worth $141 million, and it could reach as much as $150 million.