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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Atlanta Falcons Fire Assistant Coach After Shutout Loss to Carolina Panthers
Earlier Monday afternoon Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris revealed offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is leaving the booth to call plays from the sidelines for next weekend's showdown against the Washington Commanders.
Raheem Morris News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Falcons fire receivers coach after brutal start to 2025 season
Raheem Morris delivered his biggest coaching staff change of 2025. He’s fired Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. The head coach made the decision Monday evening, per the team.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons Fire Offensive Coach after Disastrous Showing against Panthers
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons fired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard on Monday, according to a release on the team’s website. Effective immediately, passing game coordinator T.J.
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.
The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the 34 NFL quarterbacks to throw 30 touchdown passes in a season on multiple occasions can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22
Falcons make coaching-staff shakeup following Week 3 loss
The Falcons are moving on from their wide receivers coach early in the season.
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
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.
Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?
Some franchises have a fabled lineage of quarterbacks. Some are infamous for years, or even decades, of quarterbacking mediocrity.
T.J. Yates News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Falcons Firing Wide Receivers Coach Ike Hilliard
The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that they’ve fired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. Atlanta’s passing game coordinator T.J. Yates will assume the wide receiver coaching duties for the remainder of the 2025 season.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons Renew Kicking Competition Amid Special Teams Woes
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Atlanta Falcons fell disastrously to the Carolina Panthers in a 30-0 Week 3 drubbing in Charlotte. The offense will receive most of
Michael Penix Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 22
Falcons look for ways to set Michael Penix Jr. up for success after Sunday struggles
Even after the Atlanta Falcons' worst offensive output in four years and a temporary benching of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., head coach Raheem Morris maintains that there is no controversy under center.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22
Falcons making change with OC Zac Robinson
The Atlanta Falcons are making a change with offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Monday that Robinson would be coaching from the field moving forward rather than the coaching booth near the press box.
Bijan Robinson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Falcons OC Zac Robinson making big change after goose egg vs. Panthers
The Atlanta Falcons spent Monday aiming to overcome their disaster against the Carolina Panthers. Kirk Cousins even stepped in to replace Michael Penix Jr.
Jayden Daniels News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Atlanta Falcons get Update on Injured Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off an embarrassing road loss to the Carolina Panthers in which they failed to score a point in their 30-0 loss. One would think it was the Falcons who were starting Marcus Mariota at quarterback, but that was the Washington Commanders who handled the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 on Sunday.
25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about
As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Falcons Making Notable Change After Shutout Loss to Panthers
The Atlanta Falcons suffered an embarrassing 30-0 loss at the hands of the previously winless Carolina Panthers. The loss for Atlanta came despite out-gaining the Panthers 332-224, mostly thanks to three turnovers - including two interceptions from quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
C.J. Henderson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Falcons Releasing CB C.J. Henderson From Practice Squad
Per Terrin Waack, the Falcons are releasing CB C.J. Henderson from the practice squad. Henderson, 26, was selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jaguars.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons Make Move with OC Zac Robinson
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – After the continued issues with communication, the Atlanta Falcons will be moving offensive coordinator Zac Robinson down from the press box to the field moving forward.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons' Solid Defensive Effort Overshadowed by Sputtering Offense
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Atlanta Falcons floundered in a 30-point loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The offense struggled to find its rhythm, and quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 22
Falcons Communication Woes Spark Problems in 30-0 Loss to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Atlanta Falcons were drubbed by the winless Carolina Panthers in a stunning 30-0 Week 3 result in Charlotte. The blowout is just one
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
NFL Week 3 panic meter: Texans offensive woes and early red flags flying for Falcons, Raiders
We're three weeks into the 2025 NFL season, so there are enough data points to ramp up the panic meter. Here's who should be worrying about the state of
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 22
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. opens up about being benched in blowout loss to Panthers
Falcons HC Raheem Morris raised eyebrows when he benched Penix in favor of veteran backup Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter of what became a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers that dropped Atlanta to 1-2 on the season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 21
Falcons sticking with Michael Penix Jr. despite dud at Carolina
Michael Penix Jr. has not lost the starting job to Kirk Cousins, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris clarified Sunday after a 30-0 loss at Carolina. With the Panthers ahead 27-0, Morris replaced Penix with Atlanta's high-paid backup, Cousins.
Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Have the Falcons received trade calls on QB Kirk Cousins?
Week 3 saw the Atlanta Falcons suffer a blowout defeat to the Carolina Panthers. Kirk Cousins took over quarterback duties late in the shutout loss, marking his first game action with Atlanta this year.
A.J. Terrell News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Falcons star defender ruled out for Week 3
He’s a major loss to a Falcons defense that has been middling against the pass so far this year.
Younghoe Koo News / SportsTalkATL / September 20
Falcons say goodbye to Younghoe Koo
After Parker Romo went 5/5 on field goals in the Falcons win over the Vikings last Sunday, the Falcons have finally decided to cut ties with longtime placekicker Younghoe Koo.
Younghoe Koo News / Field Level Media / September 19
Falcons release kicker Younghoe Koo, turn to Parker Romo
The Atlanta Falcons released veteran kicker Younghoe Koo on Friday, ending his seven-season tenure with the team after a sharp decline in accuracy and a costly miss in the season opener.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 19
NFL insider provides insight on Kirk Cousins trade conversations
With several quarterbacks going down across the league — most notably, Joe Burrow, who will miss at least the next three months — Kirk Cousins trade rumors are back in the news.
Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
Kirk Cousins is attracting little trade interest for a brutal reason
Despite a number of injuries to starting quarterbacks, there has been no real speculation about any team reaching out to try to acquire Kirk Cousins from the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 17
Several key Falcons miss practice on Wednesday
As with every NFL team, the Falcons have several key players banged up as we head into Week 3. DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) Darnell Mooney (shoulder) Kaden Elliss (neck) Jack Nelson (calf) Casey Washington (concussion) A.J.
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