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NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 3
2027 NFL Draft Scouting Notebook: The top CB after Leonard Moore, an outstanding DT class, and the next Jake Matthews
The 2027 NFL Draft has a chance to be a tremendous class. Here are a few of the top prospects to keep a close eye on. The 2026 college football season is less than 2 months away, and for NFL draft analysts, that means summer scouting is entering its final stretch.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 13
NFC Notes: Monroe Freeling, Jake Matthews, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons LT Jake Matthews said that he’s been impressed with OL coach Bill Callahan and said that he’s complimented the pieces they’ve had in places and has begun making tweaks to maximize the unit.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 11
Atlanta Falcons Create Significant Salary Cap Space with Latest Contract Move
The Atlanta Falcons have taken a cautious approach to the opening of the contact period for NFL Free Agency in 2026. Their big-name addition, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, will only cost roughly $1.3 million, and their highest-priced signing so far is wide receiver Jahan Dotson on a two-year deal worth up to $17 million.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 22
Falcons Iron Man Pushing to Keep Streak Alive
Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews has started 184 games straight. He has not missed a game since 2014, his rookie season. Last week, he came close to losing his streak.
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.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 13
Falcons Lose Critical Offensive Lineman Against Buffalo Bills
ATLANTA, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons received some potentially devastating news during their Monday Night Football showdown with the Buffalo Bills. After
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 9, 2025
Jake Matthews's Belief in Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.: 'Absolute Stud'
The Atlanta Falcons opened up their season with a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that came down to the final seconds. It felt like a missed opportunity
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 1, 2025
Atlanta Falcons Announce Team Captains for 2025 Season
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons have officially elected its team captains on Monday ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Left tackle Jake Matthews, right guard Chris Lindstrom, and safety Jessie Bates III will return as captain again this season.
Atlanta Falcons News / EasySportz / July 30, 2025
Atlanta Falcons Rookie Sets Tone At Training Camp
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has ignited training camp with a blend of speed, aggression, and raw talent, turning heads and sparking excitement at the team’s facility.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 27, 2025
Falcons Jake Matthews Confident In Kaleb McGary And His 'Ogre Mentality' To Protect Penix Jr.
Yes, you read that correctly. "Ogre Mentality" is a thing, and Falcons veteran Jake Matthews has complete confidence in Kaleb McGary to use it to protect Michael Penix Jr's blind side.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 26, 2025
Falcons Veteran OT Jake Matthews has High Praise for Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr.
Atlanta Falcons starting left tackle Jake Matthews is an 11-year veteran with a Pro Bowl on his resume. He’s seen and gone up against a lot of players
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 2, 2025
Pro Bowl LT Jake Matthews Doesn't Land With Falcons in PFF's 2014 NFL Re-Draft
Left tackle Jake Matthews has put together a solid career with the Atlanta Falcons. Matthews has started 11 seasons with the Falcons and made the Pro Bowl in 2018.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 31, 2025
Why Falcons Tackles Keeping PFF Status Quo Is Good & Bad
The status quo doesn't automatically have to be good or bad. With the Atlanta Falcons offensive tackles, it's a little bit of both. Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews turned 33 years old in February, and yet, he continued to be one of the stronger offensive tackles in the NFL last season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 25, 2025
Falcons Veteran earns spot on PFF’s 30 over 30 team
With longtime defensive lineman Grady Jarrett departing this offseason, just one player from the Falcons’ Super Bowl LI roster remains: left tackle Jake Matthews.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 26, 2025
Falcons make three moves to improve their salary cap situation
The Falcons entered the offseason with no money to spend, so in order to bring in any free agents, they had to find ways to open up some cap space. We already knew one of those moves was extending left tackle Jake Matthews.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / March 10, 2025
Falcons Agree to Two-Year, $45M Extension With Former Texas A&M Aggie
The Atlanta Falcons are ensuring stability on their offensive line for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a two-year, $45 million contract extension with longtime left tackle Jake Matthews, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 10, 2025
Atlanta Falcons Free Agency Tracker 2025 - Shocking Player Release
The contact period for NFL free agency opens at Noon on Monday. We have all of the latest news and notes regarding the Atlanta Falcons including a table at the bottom that keeps track 3/9 9:00 p.m.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 10, 2025
Falcons salary cap implications of Jake Matthews extension
Late last night, the Falcons first significant move of the offseason was announced, a two-year extension for their stalwart offense tackle Jake Matthews that will pay him $45 million.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / March 10, 2025
Report: Falcons, OT Jake Matthews agree on 2-year, $45 million contract extension
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with left tackle Jake Matthews for $45 million, the NFL Network reported on Sunday night.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9, 2025
Falcons, veteran OL agree on extension
Although the Michael Penix Jr. ascent no longer makes him a blindside blocker, the Falcons are planning for the veteran tackle to help guide the young quarterback during his rookie-contract years.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2024
Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons will forever be haunted by their Super Bowl LI loss to the New England Patriots, but that takes nothing away from the stellar careers of QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones and LT Jake Matthews.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2024
An optimist's guide to the 2024 Atlanta Falcons
Here are three reasons why Atlanta should like its chances in 2024.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2023
NFC South Week 15 predictions: Falcons, Saints get back to .500
The Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers are in a three-way tie for first entering Week 15, but that won't last.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2023
Atlanta Falcons Pro Football Hall of Fame watch
The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023 will be inducted on Aug. 5. Here are players on the 2023 Falcons who could be inducted someday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2022
Falcons OT Jake Matthews building on league-best ironman streak
Having just turned 30 in February, Matthews has plenty of football ahead of him. With the Falcons slated for seven more games in 2022, the left tackle will have plenty of more run to build on his streak.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29, 2019
10 best plays from 2019 NFL season so far
The first half of the 100th NFL season saw a little bit of everything and a lot of tremendous highlights from the top-tiered quarterbacks. Here are the best 10 plays of the 2019 season through Week 8.
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