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'One of One': Falcons LB Kaden Elliss is Unique — And Still Getting Better

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Kaden Elliss remembers drawing up plays with his brothers to play two-on-two football in the backyard. Elliss has the voice of former New Orleans Saints teammate and nine-year veteran Craig Robertson in his mind, reminding him football is a kid's game and to never lose his joy.

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Falcons post-draft roster review: Toward a sturdier defensive line

The Falcons are relying on youth supplemented by veterans to try to forge something better up front, but growth is a must. The Atlanta Falcons made the kind of moves in 2024 that indicated a youth movement was on the way for their defensive line.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 21

PFF Gives Atlanta Falcons Highest Grade for Offensive Supporting Cast

PFF graded offensive supporting casts from the 2024 season, and the Atlanta Falcons received the highest in the NFL. They tied with the Detroit Lions for

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 21

Kirk Cousins Bold Prediction Sees QB Starting Elsewhere in 2025

The Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins spent most of the spring, especially after the first few weeks of NFL free agency, stressing that the veteran will be the team's backup to Michael Penix 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.

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The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

How many of the 24 receivers to eclipse 1,000 yards in the 2024-25 NFL season can you name in five minutes.

The 'NFL quarterback yearly passing leaders' quiz

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 21

PFF Ranks Falcons RB Core as Third Best in NFL

In PFF’s 2025 running back unit rankings, the Atlanta Falcons come in at No. 3. The two teams ahead of them: the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions. Bijan Robinson was PFF’s second-highest graded rusher last season (92.8 rushing grade), trailing only Ravens’ Derrick Henry.

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.

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NFL quarterbacks who were replaced by future Hall of Famers

We covered how difficult it can be to replace a franchise quarterback . Conversely, here are the players displaced by the arrivals of Hall of Fame passers throughout NFL history.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 21

Do the Falcons Have the Best RB Duo in the NFL?

Some NFL pundits aren't convinced quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is ready to become a star for the Atlanta Falcons. But one thing is rather clear, he's poised to get a lot of help from his backfield.

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.

Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 21

Falcons Drake London Lands High in PFF Fantasy Rankings

PFF released a list where they ranked who they think are the 100 best fantasy football wide receivers, for fantasy football. The players are divided into

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 21

Falcons Still Have 'One Area' on Defense to Address in Next Draft: Analyst

The Atlanta Falcons dedicated nearly the entire 2025 draft class to addressing needs on defense. It was long overdue after several years in a row where the Falcons drafted offensive skilled position players in the top 10.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 22

Will Falcons take flight back to the Super Bowl soon?

There's a newfound energy in Flowery Branch, and it starts under center with Michael Penix Jr. Is it time to start thinking Super Bowl in Atlanta?

Is it fair for the Falcons to expect so much of their rookies?

Insider explains why Kirk Cousins could make surprising Falcons decision

Chief weakness for every NFC starting quarterback

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Active passing yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / June 20

Friday Falconry: Who wins the kicker battle?

Atlanta has an honest-to-goodness fight on its hand for the first time in years. The last time the Atlanta Falcons had an honest-to-goodness summer kicker

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / June 20

Are Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier the NFL’s best RB duo? Falcons RB review

Do the Falcons have the NFL’s best RB duo in Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier? Kevin Knight breaks down Atlanta’s depth chart at running back, discussing the dynamic duo along with the options behind them.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 20

CBS Sports Throws a Bone to Falcons' 2024 Draft Class

It's only been one season, but the early returns from the 2024 draft class for the Atlanta Falcons have not been good. That came under the spotlight again this week with the release of running back Jase McClellan, who the Falcons grabbed in the sixth round of the 2024 draft.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / June 20

Checking in on the Falcons active all-time leaders on defense and special teams

Who’s at the top of the leaderboards? Names you’d suspect, by and large. The Atlanta Falcons have an exciting, pretty young offense to roll out, and they’re trying to get younger on defense as well.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 20

Falcons' Super Bowl Play Call Makes 'Biggest Do-Over' List

Without any players on the football field again until late July, now is the time of year for media pundits to revisit key moments in NFL history. This week, CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo went through the biggest moments each NFL franchise would like to forget.

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Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 19

Falcons Confident in Kirk Cousins Settling Into Backup QB Role: Report

Trade rumors continue to connect Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins to other teams. But the quarterback and team appear content with the idea that Cousins isn't going anywhere.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 19

Falcons Using Matt Ryan to Develop QB Michael Penix Jr.: Report

Matt Ryan can't lead the Atlanta Falcons to victories anymore on the field. But he could still have an indirect impact on the future of the franchise. NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported this week the Falcons have scheduled calls and meetings with second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 19

Atlanta Falcons Draft Pick Makes NFL.com's All-Rookie Team

Truly great NFL safety combos only come around every so often, but when they do emerge on the rare occasion, a defense can often dominate. At least in superstar Jessie Bates III, the Atlanta Falcons already have one half of the duo.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / June 19

Is it fair for the Falcons to expect so much of their rookies?

Right or wrong, expectations for the Falcons are high this year. It’s been seven seasons since the team’s last postseason berth. Hell, they haven’t even had a record above .500 in that span.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 19

4 Former Atlanta Falcons Representing ESPN's All Quarter Century Team

The Atlanta Falcons had 4 former all-pro players make ESPN's All Quarter Century Team recently. The list will include former Falcons receiver Julio Jones,

Jaire Alexander News / SportsTalkATL / June 18

Why the Falcons never had a chance at signing Jaire Alexander

If there’s one area that should concern the Falcons the most, it’s the cornerback room, and when the Packers released Jaire Alexander, it presented a golden opportunity.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 18

Insider explains why Kirk Cousins could make surprising Falcons decision

NFL insider Albert Breer explained why he thinks Kirk Cousins could serve as Michael Penix Jr.'s backup during the upcoming season.

Michael Penix Jr. has the RGIII stamp of approval

Eagles, Panthers on ‘shortlist’ for two-time Pro Bowl safety

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 17

3 Atlanta Falcons underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season

The Atlanta Falcons just missed out on the playoffs last season despite making a controversial quarterback change late in the season. While the decision by Raheem Morris and his staff to insert Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / June 17

Michael Penix Jr. has the RGIII stamp of approval

Michael Penix Jr. has a chance to quickly become the face of Atlanta sports. No matter the success of the respective organizations, football is king in the south, and Falcons fans have been dying for the slightest glimmer of hope, which Penix provided them over a three game stretch to end the season.