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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / LWOSports.com / February 8
5 Prospects the Atlanta Falcons Should Target at No. 48 in the 2026 NFL Draft
James Pearce Jr., Xavier Watts, Jalon Walker and Billy Bowman Jr. highlight the Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL draft class. Immediate impact players are hard to come by in the NFL draft, but the Falcons found four starters with their first four selections.
Atlanta Falcons News / Total Pro Sports / February 8
Falcons Star James Pearce Jr. Is 'Lucky To Be Alive' As Disturbing New Details Reveal Just How Close He Was To Being Shot Before His Arrest
More stunning and disturbing details have emerged regarding the arrest of Atlanta Falcons star rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. On Saturday, news broke that James Pearce Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Total Pro Sports / February 8
Crazy New Footage Shows Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Fighting Off 7 Police Officers During Wild Chase That Ended In A Crash & His Arrest
Shocking video footage has surfaced of police arresting Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. in Miami-Dade County, Florida, on Saturday. Last night, news emerged that James Pearce Jr.
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.
The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz
Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?
The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
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.
Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / February 8
Kirk Cousins' 3 Options Ahead of Reported Falcons Release
The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly planning to release Kirk Cousins by mid-March. What he does after that remains a big question mark. The Falcons' expected decision to part ways with Cousins comes after the two sides agreed last month to alter the final two years of the four-year, $180 million deal he signed with the team in 2024.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 7
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. arrested for aggravated battery
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday in Florida on two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count each of aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren, via WPLG Local 10 News.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / February 7
Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. Arrested
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested on Saturday in Doral, Florida and booked in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Booking records indicate Pearce faces two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Kirk Cousins News / Field Level Media / February 7
Report: Falcons to cut Kirk Cousins before new league year
Kirk Cousins soon will get to decide where he wants to play in 2026 -- or whether he wants to play at all -- as the Atlanta Falcons are expected to part ways with the veteran quarterback before the new league year begins in mid-March, ESPN reported Saturday.
Ryan Pace News / Total Apex Sports / February 7
Ryan Pace Parts Ways with Atlanta Falcons Following Staff Overhaul
Ryan Pace, the Atlanta Falcons’ vice president of football operations/player personnel, has left the organization, sources confirmed on Saturday. This move marks the latest shift in Atlanta’s front office following a disappointing end to the 2025 season.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8
Kirk Cousins has been linked to a surprising team
Cousins is finally expected to get his wish and land on a new team in 2026. His landing spot may bring him back to one of his former coaches.
Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Rumors / February 7
Deadline Set For Expected Kirk Cousins’ Release
FEBRUARY 7: When the Falcons restructured Cousins’ contract a month ago, they set a pretty glaring deadline by which they would need to cut the veteran quarterback.
Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 7
Falcons Expected To Release QB Kirk Cousins
Adam Schefter reports that the Falcons are expected to release veteran QB Kirk Cousins before the start of the new league year in March. This will allow Cousins to play wherever he chooses, as he is hoping to land a starting job ahead of the 2026 season.
Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 7
Latest On Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
According to Dianna Russini, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could potentially reunite with the Vikings and compete with QB J.J. McCarthy for a starting role. Russini says a league source has speculated that Cousins would consider a return to Minnesota, given his history with the team and HC Kevin O’Connell.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 7
Inside Matt Ryan’s Wild First Weeks as Falcons President of Football
Super Bowl LX is just days away from kicking off, and the media world has descended on the San Francisco market for the annual media days ahead of Sunday’s game.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Shares Clear Opinion of Matt Ryan
The Atlanta Falcons are going to be under new leadership going into the 2026 season. The team has issued several new faces including general manager Ian Cunningham and head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 7
Kirk Cousins sends message to Falcons, other teams for 2026 season
Over what could go down as the final seven starts of his Atlanta tenure, Cousins went 5-2 and recorded 10 touchdown passes with five interceptions.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5
Falcons’ Matt Ryan sounds off on equity in free agent, NFL Draft decisions after new GM hire
The emphasis on structure and accountability within the Atlanta Falcons came into clear focus Thursday as the organization clarified how decision-making will operate under its new leadership group.
Atlanta Falcons News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
Falcons First-Round Pick’s Future In Jeopardy After Latest Comments; Trade Possible
The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in former quarterback Matt Ryan, and the new President of Football Operations would not commit to Michael Penix being the heir to his throne.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 4
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. addresses the doubters: 'The turtle race continues'
Michael Penix Jr. has been clear that he wants to get back onto the field quickly, and in a wide-ranging social media post on Wednesday, the Atlanta quarterback took shots at those who doubt him.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 3
Ian Cunningham hints at Falcons acquiring more draft picks
Former Falcons GM Terry Fontenot didn’t leave the cupboard bare in terms of roster talent. In fact, his 2025 draft class was a masterpiece, producing four immediate contributors in Jalon Walker, Billy Bowman, James Pearce Jr., and Xavier Watts — with Pearce and Watts already trending toward becoming All-Pro caliber players.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3
Bijan Robinson gives his honest take on the Falcons' Kevin Stefanski hire
Kevin Stefanski is just starting a new coaching journey in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, but he’s already gotten the approval of one of the team’s top players.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 2
Falcons 2026 schedule features a number 'revenge' games
Atlanta is guaranteed two heated meetings with New Orleans every season, but the Falcons’ 2026 schedule also includes several intriguing matchups that could qualify as “revenge” games for one reason or another.
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