As soon as the Atlanta Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa, the questions began about whether Michael Penix Jr. was still the long-term answer. Adding to the mystery, the Falcons’ general manager emphasized competition between Tagovailoa and Penix, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport.
The Falcons brought in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback role, Atlanta general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed Friday.
Almost immediately after Tagovailoa was linked with the Atlanta Falcons, some understandably assumed it was a matter of when and not if he would be named the starter for a club that doesn't know when Penix will return from his latest injury.
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Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The Atlanta Falcons are nearly a week through the free agency period, and they have been very busy. Through Friday, they have added 14 new players and resigned another.
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.
Atlanta Falcons rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will not be charged on one of the five counts filed after his February 7 arrest in Florida. Prosecutors
Rodgers reportedly could let the Steelers know whether or not he will return to the team for another season "at some point before the draft" and maybe before the "end of this month." Meanwhile, Cousins may be willing to wait "through the offseason for some team's situation to change in his favor."
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 edge rusher James Pearce Jr. faces three felony charges and one misdemeanor following an incident on February 7 in Doral, Florida, involving his ex-girlfriend, Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson.
After completing his rookie contract in Atlanta, Arnold Ebiketie is heading to Philly. The free agent linebacker is signing with the Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
After emerging as a full-time starter with the Falcons in 2025, Elijah Wilkinson is heading to Arizona. The free agent offensive lineman is signing with the Cardinals, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston.
More information has come out about Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr.’s investigation in Miami. According to a second report from ESPN’s NFL
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will no longer face one of the charges against him stemming from his Feb. 7 arrest following a domestic dispute with ex-girlfriend and Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson.
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have added edge rusher Samson Ebukam in free agency, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter . The terms of their agreement are not yet public, but his last contract carried an average annual value of $8 million.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have made a flurry of moves over the early days of free agency, but nothing that will shake the ground at Flowery Branch.
After getting released by the Miami Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa is expected to sign a one-year, measly $1.3 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons soon.
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New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham recently confirmed Kirk Cousins would be released at the start of the new league year. With that checkpoint having been reached this afternoon, Cousins is indeed a free agent.