Pitts is going into year five of his career, and so far, he has yet to live up to the expectations of a fourth overall pick, especially when he is the highest drafted player in his position's history.
When the Atlanta Falcons brought in a new defensive line coach ahead of this season, it was a clear effort to move past the unit’s disastrous showing last year.
The Atlanta Falcons find themselves with the fifth-highest salary cap outlay at the quarterback position, according to Spotrac. That’s not the ideal situation when starting a rookie like the Falcons will do with Michael Penix Jr.
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.
Long-time legends have come and gone, giving newer faces a chance to make history. Just a few years ago, any article about where current Atlanta Falcons stood on the list of all-time statistical categories on offense would have been easy to put together.
All eyes have been on Atlanta Falcons superstar wide receiver Drake London, but the wide receiver room in Atlanta runs much deeper than just London. London will again have a considerable role in the offense and likely increase his output in various categories.
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.
When NFL fans think of offensive linemen, athleticism usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. But when it comes to Atlanta Falcons center Ryan Neuzil, it may just be a proper description.
As minicamp wrapped this week, a fellow media member jokingly mentioned that the past two days had resembled a "mini circus," largely due to the parade of ongoing speculation about the quarterback position.
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 optics around the contract for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins may be improving, at least a little. In January, Bleacher Report's David Kenyon ranked Cousins' four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons among the 10 worst in sports.
Atlanta Falcon Kyle Pitts has struggled in the NFL since his stellar rookie season. The former Florida Gator and fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft
There's high hopes for the Atlanta Falcons locally. The team could have better, or at least more consistent, quarterback play with a breakout season from Michael Penix Jr.
Cousins, 36, is a seasoned veteran in the NFL and has proven to be a very successful quarterback in the league. The only thing he was never able to do was have a high success rate in the playoffs over the last few years.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushed for 1,456 yards in 2024, the third most in the NFL. Drake London had 1,271 receiving yards in 2024, the fourth most in the NFL.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell often starts his day with a trip to social media and the same four words: Good Morning, Big Timer.
It’s a numbers game. Three Dog Night said it best, “one is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” What's in a number anyway? Today we examine a few with our beloved Atlanta Falcons.
After picking two defensive tackles in the first four rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, it became clear the Atlanta Falcons were focused on injecting youth and depth into their defensive front.
The former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker has just what the Atlanta Falcons seek on defense: a new identity and an edgy style of athleticism. Divine Deablo spent four seasons with the Raiders before signing with the Falcons during the offseason.
It was only a matter of time until Michael Penix Jr. replaced Kirk Cousins with the Atlanta Falcons. That's not a negative on Cousins; NFL teams just don't draft quarterbacks at No.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The spotlight easily finds Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. He's 6' 6" and 250 pounds. He's the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history.
The Atlanta Falcons added some significant pieces to their pass-rushing core this offseason. They signed Leonard Floyd to a one-year, $10-million deal.
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.