The NFL offseason leaves just about every team optimistic. The Atlanta Falcons have reasons to be positive about their immediate and long-term future because of the moves the franchise made behind center.
We are approaching the most highly anticipated Falcons season in quite some time following the acquisition of Kirk Cousins and the hiring of Raheem Morris.
For the first time in my lifetime, the Falcons have a surplus of quality quarterbacks on the roster. With Michael Vick and Matt Ryan stabilizing the position for two decades, there’s actually been very little poor quarterback play in recent history.
The Atlanta Falcons signed their seventh-rookie draft pick Thursday, agreeing to terms with fourth-round defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, the team announced.
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
Who will emerge victorious in the contests for roles and roster spots? The Atlanta Falcons camp battles on offense are mostly depth-related, but not so on defense.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he’s focusing on what he can control and isn’t worried about the presence of first-round QB Michael Penix. “Mike’s been great,” Cousins said, via PFT.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The NFL didn’t schedule the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers by accident. The league offices know good and well what transpired a few months ago, pitting Arthur Smith against his former team.
What a difference a year and a new quarterback (or two) makes for the Atlanta Falcons. While they're not considered in the same class as the San Francisco 49ers, the Falcons are getting some Super Bowl talk ahead of the 2024 NFL season.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
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 beat reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. wins 2024 Bill Nunn Jr. Award for his contributions to the coverage of pro football.
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is now just over a week into his first OTA practices as the offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, officially starting the on-field portion of his new job.
With the off-season additions throughout the Atlanta Falcons organization, Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer recognizes Atlanta as a potential turnaround team in 2024.
The Atlanta Falcons will enter the 2024 NFL season with a new head coach in Raheem Morris and quarterback in Kirk Cousins. Many pundits have argued that will make a significant difference for the Falcons in the NFC South this fall.
After suffering through several years of poor quarterback play, the Atlanta Falcons invested heavily in the position in the offseason. The Falcons got their quarterback of the now in Kirk Cousins as well as their quarterback of the future in Michael Penix Jr.
Even after having weeks of sobering up, the Atlanta Falcons off-season is still deemed questionable by Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame
Kaden Elliss was named the Falcons’ best-kept secret by Bleacher Report, and a familiar face was named the Jaguars’ best-kept secret. Jacksonville Jaguars: LB Foyesade Oluokun How Oluokun hasn’t made a Pro Bowl or earned an All-Pro bid is a mystery not even Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew could solve.
Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan eclipsed 275 yards passing 102 times while playing for the Falcons. We take a look at some of Ryan's top performances and how they affected his time in Atlanta.
Former NFL receiver Andre Rison believes that he is the best receiver to ever play in the league.
The Atlanta Falcons appeared to go “all-in” with the $180-million contract for quarterback Kirk Cousins. But the Falcons could push even more chips onto the table by reuniting Cousins with his top target from the Minnesota Vikings – wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
The Arthur Smith era didn’t go as the Atlanta Falcons wanted. But one thing the team did accomplish over the last three years was a greatly improved offensive line.
New Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins remains confident he'll be good to go for the team's regular-season opener.
After a promising rookie season, Andersen's sophomore campaign was derailed by injury.
One of the most shocking picks in the NFL was the Atlanta Falcons selecting Michael Penix in the Top 10. What might Penix thrive at in the next five years?
The 25-year-old pass-rusher was not on the field with teammates when the Falcons convened for OTAs last week.
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