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The Atlanta Falcons are no strangers to trade talks. Kirk Cousins has been subjected to trade rumors and hypotheticals since the moment he was benched the week before the Falcons faced the New York Giants in December of last year.

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ESPN names former Falcons second-round pick a potential trade candidate

With playoffs on the minds of the people in Flowery Branch, the Falcons should be buyers ahead of the trade deadline, in search of wide receivers, linebackers, pass rushers, and offensive lineman.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 11

Atlanta Falcons Defender is PFF’s No. 1 Pass Rusher of Preseason Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons drafted edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie 38th overall out of Penn State in the 2022 NFL draft. After flashes of brilliance during his first-three seasons, the Falcons are hoping he can take the next step to becoming a consistent force on the edge.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 10

PFF's Highest Graded Atlanta Falcons are Good News for Rebuilt Defense

The Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Detroit Lions on Friday in the first preseason action of 2025 for both teams. Falcons’ outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie was named Pro Football Focus’s player of the game.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 20

Falcons Pass Rusher Arnold Ebiketie and the Elusive Pursuit of Consistency

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Sacks are often the most discussed number when evaluating pass rushers. But for Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie, two others offer an explanation for, at least partially, why his 14.5-career sack count isn't higher.

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Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Falcons trade back into the first round, select another pass-rusher

The Falcons are the latest team to trade back into the first round. Atlanta has swapped picks 46 and 202, along with the team’s 2026 first-rounder, sending those to the Rams.

Falcons draft Jalon Walker at No. 15

Georgia Bulldogs News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Falcons draft Jalon Walker at No. 15

The Falcons have long been connected to targeting an edge rush addition in the first round. To no surprise, then hybrid Georgia linebacker/pass rusher Jalon Walker is heading to Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / February 14

Falcons OLB/EDGE position review: Help wanted for 2025

Arnold Ebiketie rolled after a slow start, and everyone else...did not. The Atlanta Falcons threw a lot of bodies at their EDGE group—or outside linebacker group, depending on whether you prefer the team’s depth chart parlance or not—with results that were underwhelming much of the year.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 11

Falcons Need Arnold Ebiketie to Turn Flashes into Consistency

Nearly 45 minutes after the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in Week 16, which proved to be Atlanta's final win of the season, the team's locker room was understandably loose and jubilant.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / December 30

Falcons reflect on devastating loss that puts season on the brink

Grady Jarrett, Drake London, Arnold Ebiketie, and Justin Simmons talk about the highs and lows of the team’s agonizing defeat in Washington. As has been the case against many playoff teams this season, the Falcons didn’t do enough to win when the opportunity was there.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 9

Falcons Could 'Have Something Brewing' With Third-Year Edge Rusher

Even after their best pass rushing effort of the season, the Atlanta Falcons are last in the NFL with nine sacks entering Week 10. The expectation was the Falcons would add an edge rusher at the league's trade deadline.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 8

Falcons 'Fired Up' About Young Pass Rusher's Development

Arnold Ebiketie reads the comments. The Atlanta Falcons' third-year outside linebacker knows all about the public discourse surrounding the struggles of his team's pass rush, which has an NFL-low nine sacks.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024

Three important decisions the Falcons must make before regular season

NFL training camps are in full swing, and teams have plenty to figure out over the next month. Here are three decisions the Falcons must make before they kick off their regular season on Sept. 8.

Kirk Cousins opens up about Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons backup QB does not expect to remain on roster

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 19, 2024

Falcons Arnold Ebiketie Attends High-Profile Pass Rush Retreat

The Atlanta Falcons defense is looking for answers in the pass rush department in 2024. They were in the bottom third of all NFL teams with 42 total sacks last season (doubling their woeful 2022 number).

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2024