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Falcons Designate Defender to Return from Injured Reserve

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have designated third-year cornerback Clark Phillips III to return from the injured reserve on Wednesday. The move

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Falcons Active Important Defender Ahead of 49ers Matchup on SNF

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons activated defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham (calf) from injured reserve on Saturday ahead of their trip west to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Falcons Make Two Roster Moves For Week 7

The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday that they’ve activated DL Ta’Quon Graham from injured reserve and placed CB Clark Phillips III on injured reserve for their Week 7 game against the 49ers. Graham, 26, is a former fifth-round pick by the Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Texas.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Is Falcons DB Clark Phillips III A Crucial Piece Of The Puzzle On Defense?

Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III will get his opportunity to start and contribute consistently this year. The Atlanta Falcons selected defensive back Clark Phillips III in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Utah.

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'Familiarity' Could Give Atlanta Falcons Another Option at Nickel/Slot

The 2025-2026 season will be cornerback Mike Hughes's third season with the Atlanta Falcons. In 2023, he started just four games. However, last season Hughes started in 15 games.

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3 Players to Watch as Atlanta Falcons Begin Mini-Camp

The Atlanta Falcons begin mandatory mini-camp on Tuesday afternoon in Flowery Branch. Camp battles will begin in earnest, and we take a look at three players who have a chance to make a move on the depth chart this week.

Falcons obtain No. 96 from Eagles, draft S Xavier Watts

The Eagles used this sector of last year’s draft to hop around the board, acquiring a host of 2025 picks. They are moving one of theirs to the Falcons, who will add No.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 2

Falcons to 'Give it a Rip' with Clark Phillips III at Nickel CB

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Atlanta Falcons will have an open competition at nickel cornerback this offseason, head coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday at the annual league meetings, highlighted by a familiar face in a new place.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / October 25, 2024

An emerging defensive star: Clark Phillips III

As the Falcons defense continues to work through their recent inconsistencies and become a more cohesive unit, one thing remains clear: Clark Phillips is earning his keep.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 21, 2024

Is Clark Phillips III Ready to Become Falcons CB2?

It is hard to believe that the Atlanta Falcons will kick off their 2024 training camp this Wednesday at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Ga. The team has many new faces, starting with new head coach Raheem Morris.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2024

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 5, 2024

'Alien' Clark Phillips III is Falcons' Best Answer for Solving CB Question

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris says cornerbacks are like left tackles. Not in size, or role, or anything to do with personality - but if you don't notice when there's a change at the position, there's probably something positive happening.

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Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / May 28, 2024

Clark Phillips’ ability to start at cornerback hinges on improved tackling

The deciding factor for the Falcons starting cornerback competition could be more about run defense than pass coverage. The Atlanta Falcons have no clear-cut candidate to start at the cornerback position opposite A.J.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 25, 2024

Falcons Urged to Make Another Defensive Addition

The Atlanta Falcons are excited about the potential of young cornerback Clark Phillips III. But Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder apparently isn’t as confident.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 21, 2024

Falcons 'Really Excited' About Clark Phillips III as CB Competition Looms

When the Atlanta Falcons' 2023 season ended, cornerback Clark Phillips III wasted little time entrenching himself into the activities veteran defensive assistant coach Jerry Gray recommended.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 29, 2023

Falcons Coaches Gush Over Clark Phillips III

There’s no denying the Atlanta Falcons offense has wasted an otherwise stellar performance from the rest of the roster. Only the Dallas Cowboys defense has generated a better expected points added per play mark in the NFC, and Atlanta’s unit ranks fifth in all of football.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 12, 2023

Falcons injuries bred opportunity for Clark Phillips III

The Falcons entered their Week 13 contest shorthanded against the Buccaneers, and they left with even more injuries. Atlanta was without Kaleb McGary, Drew Dalman, David Onyemata, Nate Landman, and Jeff Okudah but also saw Chris Lindstrom, Jake Matthews, and Kentavius Street exit Sunday’s tilt.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 6, 2023

Why Falcons 'Love' Rookie Cornerback Clark Phillips III

The Atlanta Falcons defense has helped carry this team all season as the offense has struggled to click, but one player may have flown under the radar this season. It may surprise some that Arthur Smith recently shared that he loves how a lesser-known defender has performed on that unit this season ...