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Allen Bailey News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21
Former Chiefs, Falcons DL Allen Bailey Dies At 37
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 21
The Atlanta Falcons Get Positive Injury News Ahead Of Hosting The 49ers
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Lindy's Sports / October 21
Falcons practice reveals A.J. Terrell window open ahead of 49ers clash
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.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
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?
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 21
Falcons Bijan Robinson Shares What He Learned From 49ers Christian McCaffrey
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.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
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.
Kendal Daniels News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Falcons Provide Kendal Daniels Update After Injury Scare
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.
Allen Bailey News / The Spun / October 21
Chiefs, Falcons Mourning Unexpected Death Of Allen Bailey
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.
Andy Dalton News / Athlon Sports / October 21
The Atlanta Falcons Signs Veteran Quarterback Andy Dalton
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 21
Falcons Power Rankings Fall After Second-Straight Loss
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21
Stefanski: Zachariah Branch’s role won’t change after nightmare showing against Bears
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.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21
Falcons announce fantastic news on A.J. Terrell and Kendal Daniels
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.
A.J. Terrell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21
Falcons Designate CB AJ Terrell To Return From IR
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21
Falcons ‘Trending’ Toward Opening AJ Terrell’s Practice Window
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).
Mike Hughes News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 21
Falcons' Mike Hughes Struggles as Secondary Needs Reinforcements
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
Kendal Daniels News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 21
Atlanta Falcons Sign Linebacker after Kendal Daniels Injury
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
NFL insiders point to pair of NFC South defenders as potential trade candidates ahead of deadline
The next three weeks could decide the fate of two of the NFC South's elite defenders.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20
Falcons To Sign Charles Snowden Off Commanders’ Taxi Squad, Cut Bralen Trice
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / October 20
Atlanta Falcons Terminate QB Contract Before Week 7
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.
Cooper Rush News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19
Falcons Officially Cut QB Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have officially released QB Cooper Rush. This move comes in correspondence with the Falcons officially signing QB Andy Dalton.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 19
Multiple Falcons linebackers suffer injuries in loss to Bears
Along with another loss, the Falcons took a couple of major hits to their linebacker corps Sunday, with both starters exiting the game injured. Divine
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 19
Reports: Falcons signing Andy Dalton, cutting Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing fellow quarterback Cooper Rush, according to multiple media reports Monday. Dalton, who turns 39 on Oct.
Andy Dalton News / Yardbarker / October 19
Falcons deepen QB room with addition of 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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 17
What Caleb Williams' expected return would mean for Bears, Falcons
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Insider shares big update on Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. after 'SNF' loss to Ravens
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.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 12
Michael Penix Jr. shares injury update after Falcons' overtime loss to Ravens
Penix Jr. couldn't finish Atlanta's game against the Ravens in Week 5.
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