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Atlanta Falcons Begin Roster Cuts as Quarterback Is Waived

The Atlanta Falcons must trim their roster from 90 players to 53 by Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. deadline. They won’t wait until the last minute to let every player know, and recently acquired quarterback Ben DiNucci announced via social media that he had been released. The Falcons signed quarterback Ben DiNucci on Monday.

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Falcons' Kaleb McGary on verge of season-ending surgery, after battling chronic knee issue

Kaleb McGary is out for significant time. In a development on Saturday, he has been dealing with this same injury for quite some time now.

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Two Popular UDFA Atlanta Falcons On Outside Looking In as Roster Cuts Loom

While much has been made of the contributions needed from the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 draft class, there were also high expectations from some of their undrafted rookies.

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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.

Kaleb McGary News / Field Level Media / August 23

Falcons’ Kaleb McGary to miss ‘significant time’

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss "significant time" with a lower leg injury and could wind up on injured reserve, coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday.

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Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Falcons HC speaks out after offensive starter suffers injury

Falcons HC speaks out after offensive starter gets carted off practice field with concerning injury

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Falcons Placing RT Kaleb McGary On IR, Will Miss Significant Time With Leg Injury

Falcons RT Kaleb McGary will be placed on injured reserve and is set to miss a significant amount of time after suffering a left leg injury in practice on Wednesday, according to HC Raheem Morris.

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.

Former All-Pro provides exciting nugget on James Pearce Jr.

The hype surrounding James Pearce Jr. going into Week 1 of his rookie campaign couldn’t be any higher. He’s dominated at practice since the moment he strapped on the pads, and that success continued into the preseason, where he racked up seven pressures in just two games.

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Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss 'significant time'

Following the Falcons final preseason game on Friday night, head coach Raheem Morris confirmed starting right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss “significant time” after being carted off the field at practice earlier in the week.

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Final Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Prediction for 2025

The Atlanta Falcons completed their slate of exhibition games on Friday night with a 31-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Now that we have completed both

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Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Atlanta Falcons News / ESPN / August 23

Falcons RT McGary may need IR stint, says Morris

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said RT Kaleb McGary will miss "significant time" because of an injury he suffered Wednesday in practice and could be a candidate for IR.

Rapid Reactions: Atlanta Falcons Lose to Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TX – The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their slate of exhibition games on Friday with a 31-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. While the score is ultimately

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Falcons Starting OL To 'Miss Significant Time' With Injury

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons’ worst fears were put on hold after right tackle Kaleb McGary injured his leg on Wednesday during their final training camp of the summer.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 22

1 last-minute trade Falcons must make before Week 1 of 2025 NFL season

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South.

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Jeff Ulbrich Left Falcons Before Preseason Matchup vs. Cowboys: Report

Week 3 of the NFL preseason will be the last time any defenders playing Friday night have a chance to leave an impression in a game setting on Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 22

A critical piece to the Falcons offensive puzzle

If Michael Penix Jr. is all that he’s cracked up to be, the Falcons offense has the chance to be elite. The skill position group is loaded with budding stars, and the offensive line is returning four starters.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 22

NFL Network Reveals Best, Worst-Case Scenarios for Atlanta Falcons 1st-Round Picks

The Atlanta Falcons have historically had the worst pass rush in the NFL. There's been a chronic lack of investment on the defensive side of the ball that spans several general managers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / August 22

Falcons predicted to trade for Cowboys' 7-year veteran starter as Kaleb McGary's injury replacement

The Falcons could very well make a move to replace Kaleb McGary until he is healthy. However, it isn't going to be a move that will be jaw dropping.

Michael Penix Jr. News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Falcons face troubling new concern that threatens to complicate Michael Penix Jr.’s development in his first full season as the starter

Things are looking a little unsettling for the Atlanta Falcons at what has been one of their most stable positions in recent memory. With the Falcons rolling into the 2025 season with second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.