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FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons will be without a pair of critical starters in Week 14. The team made the news official on Friday afternoon that they

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 4

Falcons Get Concerning News for Two Key Starters

FLOWERY BRANCH – Neither defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus (groin) nor wide receiver Drake London (knee) participated during the Atlanta Falcons ’ Thursday practice.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 24

Brandon Dorlus on Historic Pace as He Steps Up for Falcons

After what was essentially a redshirt rookie season, playing just 19 total defensive snaps last season, defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus was set to play a big role for the Atlanta Falcons this season.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9

Falcons Getting More Out of Depth on Defense

A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons brought in Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus. The two rookies seemed stuck in a system that didn't embrace their skill set.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 6

Atlanta Falcons Expecting Impact Seasons from Two Second-Year Defenders

The Atlanta Falcons have a lot of players, especially on the defensive side of the ball, who they expect to step up. In particular, a pair of second-year

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 3

Raheem Morris Speaks out on Brandon Dorlus, Falcons Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons former fourth-round pick Brandon Dorlus spent most of his rookie season as a healthy scratch. Dorlus played in just two games last year.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 19

Second-Year DL Turning Heads with Atlanta Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Brandon Dorlus barely saw the field as a rookie. Now, the Atlanta Falcons ’ second-year defensive lineman is turning heads at training camp, and he could finally give Atlanta’s defense the jolt it’s been missing.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 12

Brandon Dorlus Feeling More Comfortable Entering Year 2 with Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Brandon Dorlus out of Oregon 109th overall in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. While the defensive tackle did not see

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 7

Takeaways from Falcons first preseason depth chart

The Falcons released their first depth chart ahead of their preseason matchup on Friday against the Lions. The surprises were few and far between, but there are some talking points on the defensive side of the ball, especially when it comes to the younger players.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 30

Falcons Feel 'Big Step' Coming for Brandon Dorlus After 'Wake-Up Year'

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As Brandon Dorlus walked off the Atlanta Falcons' practice field following the first day of mandatory minicamp June 10, he flashed the Oregon block-O behind quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a college rival who starred at Washington.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 13

Falcons DT Duo Enters Year 2 Aiming for Bigger Impact in the Trenches

After picking two defensive tackles in the first four rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, it became clear the Atlanta Falcons were focused on injecting youth and depth into their defensive front.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 20

Falcons Projected to Make 'Higher Upside' Investment at Edge Rusher

The Atlanta Falcons enter another NFL Draft this spring with a big need at edge rusher. In part, that's because the Falcons were unable to get much of anything from 2024 draft picks Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 13, 2024

'Good Chance' Falcons Rookie DL Makes NFL Debut at Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons' defensive line is injury riddled -- but with absence comes opportunity. Falcons coach Raheem Morris said during his press conference Wednesday he doesn't expect defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham nor defensive end James Smith-Williams to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos due to injuries.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 12, 2024

'I Can't Complain': Falcons Rookie DL Awaits Debut, Finds 'Fun' in Growth

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As Brandon Dorlus walked toward the exit doors of the Atlanta Falcons' locker room, his voice struck a high chord, singing a song while bellowing the name of fellow rookie defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 27, 2024

Falcons 'Going to Need' Rookie DL Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus Amid Inactive Stretch

When Jerry Gray walks through the hallways and meeting rooms of the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters in Flowery Branch, Ga., he'll occasionally bump into rookie defensive tackles Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 30, 2024

Falcons Sign Fourth-Round DE Brandon Dorlus

The Atlanta Falcons officially signed fourth-round DE Brandon Dorlus to a rookie contract on Thursday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Atlanta has just one remaining unsigned pick from the 2024 NFL Draft. Dorlus, 23, was a three-year starter at Oregon and earned first-team All-Pac 12 honors in 2023 and 2021.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 6, 2024

Falcons make PFF’s list of most and least improved units after the 2024 NFL Draft

The Falcons came into the NFL Draft with two glaring holes that most pundits believed they’d address with their four picks in the top 100. Atlanta needed another cornerback as well as multiple defensive linemen.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2024