The Atlanta Falcons gave up a lot to land Pearce Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and took a bit of flak for it from even league officials.
Of course, Atlanta Falcons high-paid backup quarterback would love to be in a better situation of starting somewhere. He stated yesterday during the mandatory mini-camp that they had discussions in February, March, and April.
When the Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it shocked the entire NFL world. Not necessarily because he wasn’t worthy of being a top-10 pick, but because the Falcons had just given a four-year, $180-million contract to Kirk Cousins.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As James Pearce Jr. walked off the field after the second and final practice of Atlanta Falcons mandatory minicamp, he glanced to his right and shouted cornerback A.J.
The Atlanta Falcons are among six teams across the NFL that haven’t been to the playoffs in the previous four seasons. Atlanta last saw the playoffs in 2017, the second-longest streak in the NFL.
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.
Putting together a whole new defense in Atlanta seems like an insurmountable task for Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. But he has full support from his staff, including high praise from head coach Raheem Morris.
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.
From inking a $180 million contract in free agency to being benched in favor of the rookie Michael Penix Jr. in his first season, the Kirk Cousins saga with the Falcons has been a rollercoaster.
Ridder was drafted by the Falcons 74th overall in the 2022 draft and would be their starting quarterback for the 2023 season. In that season, Ridder finished 6-7 with 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons have an interesting situation heading into this season. Cousins is very much still capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.
The Atlanta Falcons started their mandatory mini-camp on Tuesday, and there are a lot of new faces in Flowery Branch, particularly on the defensive side
Falcons football has arrived. While the headlines will read Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts, the stories should surround Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., and Michael Penix Jr., with this one pertaining to Penix’s connection with Drake London.
There are plenty of reasons the Atlanta Falcons can be excited about their offense. And they may even have depth at quarterback if a trade doesn’t occur.
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been absent through the start of OTAs with a foot injury, but he has also been in trade rumors after reports surfaced that teams