The Atlanta Falcons selected safety DeMarcco Hellams in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL draft. He showed flashes as a rookie, starting four games and garnering 40 tackles.
The longtime Buccaneers and Jets starter is an interesting look-see for Atlanta. I’ve written multiple times about how exciting the Atlanta Falcons safety position is, with its depth and the talent assembled between star starter Jessie Bates, veteran contenders Jordan Fuller and DeMarcco Hellams, and intriguing rookie Xavier Watts.
The Atlanta Falcons are four practices into Training Camp, and general manager Terry Fontenot is still on the hunt for talented players he can bring to
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson finished last season with 365 touches — No. 2 in the league behind Saquon Barkley’s 378. With Michael Penix Jr. now set to start the season at quarterback, Robinson should be plenty involved in every aspect of the offense once again — particularly the pass game.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Leonard Floyd didn’t go looking for a coaching role, but that role seems to have found him with the Atlanta Falcons. Floyd, who will turn 33 years old the day after he starts his 10th NFL season in September, has been the model of consistency throughout his career.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has ignited training camp with a blend of speed, aggression, and raw talent, turning heads and sparking excitement at the team’s facility.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday via press release that they have removed cornerback Cobee Bryant and defensive lineman LaCale London from the non-football injury/illness (NFI) list.
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.
Once upon a time, Kyle Pitts was the darling of fantasy football. Drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2021, he was supposed to change the tight end position’s definition, sending shivers down the spines of defenders and dreams of championships to fantasy managers everywhere.
Atlanta Falcons’ outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith addressed the media following Day 4 of training camp, the first day the Falcons practiced with pads.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Day 4 of Atlanta Falcons training camp is in the books, but Tuesday ushered a major new development with full pads coming on for the first time this season. After some scuffles flared up on Sunday, there was a lingering level of tension coming into Tuesday's practice.
For every team, the #1 goal of training camp is to get through it healthy. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done in the sport of football. On the first day of training camp, Falcons standout wide receiver Darnell Mooney came down hard on his shoulder in an attempt to catch a pass from Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons’ decision to trade a future first round pick to move back into the first round and select James Pearce Jr. was met with a lot of skepticism from the national media.
Among the storylines of Atlanta Falcons training camp, one that cannot be overlooked is the kicking competition. At one point last season, Younghoe Koo was the most accurate kicker in NFL history.
The Falcons’ offense is going to be what puts butts in seats this season, but the defense is what will be the difference in the club accomplishing its goal of a postseason berth.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has played in the NFL for a long time. A 13-year NFL veteran, he’s started for three different teams and gone up against many of the league’s premier defenders.
The Atlanta Falcons were frustrating to watch in many ways during the 2024 season. Not due to a terrible record, but because they could’ve been so much better than what they were.
James Pearce Jr. is bringing intensity to the Atlanta Falcons training camp this summer. Per Marc Raimondi of ESPN, the No. 26 pick in April’s draft got into two “skirmishes” with teammates during Sunday’s practice.
Drake London could enter receiver one status, as he prepares to enter the 2025 season with more momentum now that his quarterback is Michael Penix Jr. This isn’t just another “next big thing” headline.
Darnell Mooney would leave the Atlanta Falcons' practice field on Thursday after attempting a catch and hurting his shoulder. On Friday, Atlanta signed wide receiver DJ Chark to a one-year deal, which appeared to be an expedited move to replace Mooney, suggesting that Mooney may miss significant time away from the football field.
The injury occurred when he dove for a deep ball during full-team work on Thursday and left the field with a trainer, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi.
The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that they’ve made five roster moves including releasing veteran DB Kevin King. The full list includes: Falcons released DB Kevin King.