Earlier in the week, an Atlanta Falcons legend stopped by Flowery Branch. Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, now the head coach at Norfolk State University, visited the team’s practice facility for OTAs and had high praise for Michael Penix Jr, a fellow and first-round pick who is preparing his first full season as a starter.
The 2016 season still lives in infamy for the Atlanta Falcons, thanks to that 28-3 lead that disappeared in Super Bowl LI against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2025 season in familiar territory; not among the league’s worst, but still a few steps away from being a true contender. Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, Pro Football Focus’ Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman ranked all 32 teams while also naming their strengths and weaknesses.
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.
The Falcons are going all-in on second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. Kevin Knight is joined by JP Acosta to discuss reasons why fans should be excited about Penix in Year 2, as well as some areas of improvement for the young signal caller.
In Raheem Morris’s first year as head coach, the Atlanta Falcons finished the season 8-9. It was good enough to be in second place in the NFC South division, but not good enough to make the playoffs.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As he stood on the outskirts of the Atlanta Falcons' practice field Monday in Flowery Branch, Ryan Neuzil's jersey and helmet were off, but his smile was on -- and nearly as big as his newly expanded bank account.
The Falcons’ hopes of trading Kirk Cousins have essentially been put to bed, with Aaron Rodgers expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the coming days.
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.
Wide receiver Darnell Mooney was the “other” big free agent signing last year by Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot. Mooney had had an excellent season with the Falcons, coming in just short of 1,000 yards with 992 in 16 games after joining from the Chicago Bears.
Travis Kelce recently paid tribute to former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, calling him the “Left Foot Legend” as Colquitt celebrated his retirement.
Aaron Rodgers has reportedly made the unsurprising decision to agree to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there is one other veteran quarterback who may not have wanted to see that happen.
The Falcons are disappointed with Kyle Pitts. Fans are disappointed with the highest-drafted tight end in league history. Hell, I imagine he’s disappointed in himself to this point in his career.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hasn't participated in OTAs due to a muscle strain in his foot, but he's still made headlines beyond his injury and subsequent lack of activity.
Let’s make a deal, or at least imagine a few. The media gods have selected the Atlanta Falcons as the team to pump for summer news. The Michael Penix Jr.
Following Memorial Day, whispers seemed to grow louder among reporters suggesting that the Steelers could pursue a trade for Cousins if Rodgers remains unsigned when players start reporting for training camp in late July.
A former Pro Bowl tight end is reportedly available via trade if an interested team were to make the right offer. The Atlanta Falcons have been receiving calls from teams that are interested in potentially acquiring tight end Kyle Pitts, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson holds a key to how explosive the entire offensive unit can be in 2025. Of course, last season yielded 1,456 and 14 touchdowns for Robinson, but what the big plays were still lacking on Robinson’s resume.
Former Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt signed a one-day contract with Kansas City so he could retire as a Chief, the team announced on Wednesday. Colquitt, 43, has not played since the 2021 season, when he appeared in five games with the Cleveland Browns.
Michael Vick didn’t just return to Atlanta Falcons practice this week, he brought the hopes of an entire football movement with him. Fresh off being named head coach of Norfolk State University, the former NFL superstar made headlines on June 2 when he stepped onto the field at Falcons OTAs.
Kyle Pitts trade rumors are running rampant, but Falcons fans should temper expectations of anything coming to fruition anytime soon, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
When you talk about the most beloved Atlanta Falcons of the 2000s, you won’t find many held in higher regard than former Pro Bowl wide receiver Roddy White.
Penix couldn't help that the Falcons made him the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft less than two months after Atlanta signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract that included $100M guaranteed in free agency.
The Falcons drafted Trice out of Washington with the 74th pick in the 2024 NFL draft and watched as he missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL.
The Atlanta Falcons have one of the best young running backs in the game, Bijan Robinson. Atlanta took him in the top ten for a reason. His dual-threat ability and shiftiness in the open field make him one of the best offensive weapons in the entire league.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed S Josh Thompson to the roster, per the NFL transaction wire. In a corresponding move to make room, the team cut DB Benny Sapp. Thompson, 25, went undrafted out of Texas in 2022 before catching on with the Jaguars.