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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 24
Four Former Texas Longhorns Reunite in NFL Preseason Finale

Four Former Texas Longhorns Reunite in NFL Preseason Finale

With the NFL preseason underway, a slew of former Texas Longhorns in the NFL are either getting set for their rookie seasons or looking to return to action in 2025.

Falcons conduct first wave of roster cuts

Falcons conduct first wave of roster cuts

With Tuesday’s roster deadline approaching, the Falcons have begun making required cuts. These 12 players were let go on Saturday: Released: DL Morgan Fox CB Lamar Jackson LB Caleb Johnson Waived: OL Matthew Cindric QB Ben DiNucci RB Elijah Dotson TE Nikola Kalinic LB Nick Kubitz WR Jesse Matthews OLB Ronnie Perkins WR Quincy Skinner Jr.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / June 3
Falcons Sign Former Titans Safety

Falcons Sign Former Titans Safety

A former Tennessee Titans defensive back has landed a new NFL contract this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that they have signed former Titans safety Josh Thompson to a deal while releasing safety Benny Sapp III in a corresponding move.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / June 3
Former Texas Longhorns Safety Signs With Atlanta Falcons

Former Texas Longhorns Safety Signs With Atlanta Falcons

A former Texas Longhorns defensive back is rejoining the Atlanta Falcons and Bijan Robinson this offseason. The Falcons announced Tuesday that they have signed defensive back Josh Thompson to a deal while releasing safety Benny Sapp III.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 2

Falcons Signed S Josh Thompson

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.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / August 13, 2024
Falcons Sign Former Titans DB

Falcons Sign Former Titans DB

Former Tennessee Titans special teams ace Josh Thompson is beginning his next chapter in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that they've signed Thompson to a deal.

NFL News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 12, 2024
Texas Ex Safety Josh Thompson Signs With Atlanta Falcons, Joins RB Bijan Robinson

Texas Ex Safety Josh Thompson Signs With Atlanta Falcons, Joins RB Bijan Robinson

Former Texas Longhorns defensive back and NFL veteran Josh Thompson has signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced in a press release on Monday afternoon.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 12, 2024
Atlanta Falcons Sign Ex Tennessee Titans DB, Special Teams Ace After Injury

Atlanta Falcons Sign Ex Tennessee Titans DB, Special Teams Ace After Injury

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot's busy three-day stretch has continued. Fontenot and the Falcons are signing free agent defensive back Josh Thompson to a contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

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