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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21
Stefanski: Zachariah Branch’s role won’t change after nightmare showing against Bears
A lot went wrong in the Falcons’ 31-23 loss to the Bears, but an argument could be made that the game essentially came down to two special teams errors, both from rookie third-round pick Zachariah Branch.
Allen Bailey News / Viral Sports News / October 21
Former Atlanta Falcons Defender Has Died
The Atlanta Falcons organization and its fans are mourning the loss of Allen Bailey, the Georgia-born defensive end who closed his decade-long NFL career in red and black.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21
Falcons announce fantastic news on A.J. Terrell and Kendal Daniels
There are several key pieces to the Falcons defense whose statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the undefeated San Francisco 49ers are in question. Divine Deablo suffered an arm injury in the first half of Atlanta’s loss to the Chicago Bears.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
A.J. Terrell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21
Falcons Designate CB AJ Terrell To Return From IR
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that they designated CB AJ Terrell Jr. to return from injured reserve. https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/2112937750446137474?s=20 This opens Terrell’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Terrell, 27, was selected in the first round by the Falcons out of Clemson back in 2020.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21
Falcons ‘Trending’ Toward Opening AJ Terrell’s Practice Window
A groin injury has shelved Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell for four games, but he is now eligible to return from injured reserve. The Falcons are indeed “trending” toward opening Terrell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said (link via Josh Kendall of The Athletic).
Mike Hughes News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 21
Falcons' Mike Hughes Struggles as Secondary Needs Reinforcements
The Atlanta Falcons were on the back foot from the opening kick on Sunday, quickly falling behind the Bears 14-0. The deficit quickly ballooned to 31-7
Kendal Daniels News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 21
Atlanta Falcons Sign Linebacker after Kendal Daniels Injury
The Atlanta Falcons were busy this week trying to fill gaps in their roster as injuries have mounted, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The move that grabbed the most attention this week was probably the signing of quarterback Andy Dalton and the release of quarterback Cooper Rush.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
NFL insiders point to pair of NFC South defenders as potential trade candidates ahead of deadline
The next three weeks could decide the fate of two of the NFC South's elite defenders.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons: Three Winners And Losers From Sunday Afternoon
The Atlanta Falcons had a long day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, falling 31-23 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Who are the three winners and losers in the Falcons’ 31-23 Week Six loss?
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Bralen Trice News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20
Falcons Release LB Bralen Trice
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have released LB Bralen Trice from the practice squad. The Falcons also signed LB TJ Quinn to the practice squad. Trice, 25, was a two-year starter at Washington and earned third-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2023.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20
Falcons To Sign Charles Snowden Off Commanders’ Taxi Squad, Cut Bralen Trice
Charles Snowden has lined up his next NFL deal. The edge rusher is set to depart Washington and head to Atlanta. Snowden is being signed off the Commanders’ practice squad to join the Falcons on their active roster, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports.
Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / October 19
The Falcons’ offensive woes are not just on Michael Penix Jr.
For the second week in a row, the Falcons’ offense came up small in a loss, this time to the Chicago Bears. Atlanta managed next to nothing in the first half outside of one impressive touchdown drive, which let the Bears own the time of possession battle — a trend that bled into the third quarter.
Cooper Rush News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19
Falcons Officially Cut QB Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have officially released QB Cooper Rush. This move comes in correspondence with the Falcons officially signing QB Andy Dalton.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 19
Pivotal piece to the Falcons defense could return against 49ers
The Falcons’ defense took a couple of injuries to its linebacker corps against the Bears, both serious enough to potentially keep those players out this weekend against the 49ers.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 19
Multiple Falcons linebackers suffer injuries in loss to Bears
Along with another loss, the Falcons took a couple of major hits to their linebacker corps Sunday, with both starters exiting the game injured. Divine
Cooper Rush News / SportsTalkATL / October 19
The Cooper Rush Era Has Come To An End With The Falcons
Following the Falcons loss to the Bears, Atlanta made a change to their quarterback room, signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing Cooper Rush. I’ll just say what everyone’s thinking: it’s certifiably insane that Cooper Rush lasted on the Falcons roster this long.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 19
Same Old Falcons? Two Losses Expose How Far Atlanta Still Has to Go
Being a Falcons fan these last several seasons has been a roller coaster, and not the fun kind. We never walk into a year with much confidence, even though each season represents an opportunity that this might finally be the year in which things take a positive to turn.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 19
Reports: Falcons signing Andy Dalton, cutting Cooper Rush
The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing fellow quarterback Cooper Rush, according to multiple media reports Monday. Dalton, who turns 39 on Oct.
Andy Dalton News / Yardbarker / October 19
Falcons deepen QB room with addition of Andy Dalton
The Falcons have been just one of a few NFL teams that have carried four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster this season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 17
What Caleb Williams' expected return would mean for Bears, Falcons
For the first time since suffering an injury in Week 2, it appears that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is ready to return to action.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Bears' Caleb Williams, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on track to play in Week 6 clash
Questions regarding the quarterback position hover over the Bears and Falcons as they prepare for a Week 6 clash, but it sounds like both clubs expect to have their first-choice starter available for the game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13
Bears' Caleb Williams on track to return for Week 6 game at Falcons
During a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an update on Williams' availability for the Bears-Falcons game.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Insider shares big update on Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. after 'SNF' loss to Ravens
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The NFC South franchise reportedly heard the news it wanted.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Michael Penix Jr. shares injury update after Falcons' overtime loss to Ravens
Penix Jr. couldn't finish Atlanta's game against the Ravens in Week 5.
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