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The Falcons revealed new uniforms on Thursday. Are they good, bad, or ugly? Kevin Knight takes a closer look at Atlanta’s new jerseys and uniform combinations, ranking his favorites and discussing if these new outfits are an improvement on the previous era. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! […]
The league announced offseason workout dates for everyone today, and we now know the Falcons will be kicking things off with voluntary minicamp from April 21-25. Following that, organized team activities (OTAs) will take place from May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, and June 11. Mandatory minicamp runs from June 16-18 […]
The Bears had been holding out hope that the NFL would see things their way and that they would still be awarded comp picks for their assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, being hired by the Atlanta Falcons as their general manager. The issue, of course, was that Matt Ryan was the Falcons’ President of Football, […]
The Kirk Cousins saga won’t truly be over until the Falcons have cleared his $12.5 million dead money charge for 2027, but we’re putting the era in the rear view mirror nonetheless. The latest step? Cousins signing what’s effectively a one-year deal with the Raiders, with some cap shenanigans that could make it a two-year […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have a new mentor at quarterback and perhaps a Week 1 starter. The Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. This was an expected move since Cousins was released by the Atlanta Falcons. His agency announced it Thursday morning. New Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach for […]
The Falcons addressed a number of positions in free agency, but where does Atlanta need to invest the most in the 2026 NFL Draft? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic rank their biggest draft needs for the Falcons, discussing how they believe Atlanta should prioritize their limited draft resources. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
During the 2020 offseason, which feels like just yesterday, the Falcons were on the verge of announcing their first major uniform change since they wore they switched from the 90’s black/silver look to the 2000’s look that they would wear for nearly two decades. A few days prior to the official release date, the uniforms […]
The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back DeAngelo Malone, the player they selected with the 3rd-round pick they received in the 2022 Matt Ryan trade. Now, this could be an elaborate scheme by the team’s new President to pull an April Fool’s prank on the player who “replaced” him, but that remains to be seen. Malone […]
With Ian Cunningham landing in Atlanta and former assistant general manager Kyle Smith off to Miami, the Falcons needed a right hand man for the new GM. Per Adam Schefter, they’ve got their man, and it’s someone Cunningham briefly worked with in the past. The Falcons will reportedly hire Jeff Scott away from the Philadelphia […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. For the first time since 2012, the Falcons don’t have a first-round pick. Despite being in […]
The Falcons brought in veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in free agency, a move that evoked strong responses from fans and analysts alike. Kevin Knight discusses why he believes Tua is a perfect fit for the Falcons as an ideal competitive partner for Michael Penix Jr. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds […]
The new regime’s intentions to add as much talent as possible were justifiable given the circumstances of the Falcons’ current state. With the lack of resources in the draft and cap constraints, they had to take chances on capable veterans and see who could become dependable contributors. That approach was bound to leave positional areas […]
Why isn't this done already?
The Falcons were busy in the first wave of NFL free agency, adding a flurry of low to mid-range veterans on primarily one year deals. Special teams was reworked completely, and there are a number of new faces on the defensive line and at wide receiver. The depth of the roster was upgraded significantly, although […]
The Packers have started their pre-draft visits, reportedly setting up a date with wide receiver Ted Hurst. Hurst, a 6-foot-4, 206-pound wide receiver out of Georgia State, is already in demand during visit season. In addition to meeting with the Packers, he has reportedly set up visits with the Colts and Falcons. Hurst launched his […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. While free agency isn’t technically over, teams are far less active in pursuing available players. That […]
The Falcons have continued to fill out their roster with affordable veterans, but how well has Atlanta accomplished their goals this offseason? Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to grade the Falcons free agency moves and provide thoughts on the direction of the franchise under the new leadership. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
Former San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. is expected to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Robinson Jr. signed a one-year deal for $2.5 million, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 49ers traded for Robinson Jr. late last summer when they didn’t have a backup for Christian McCaffrey. […]
The first wave of free agency is over, and what’s left is not going to knock your socks off. That assumes you’re wearing socks, but roll with me. With the Falcons still looking to patch a few holes and pump up a few weaker areas of the depth chart, though, there’s talent available to help […]
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Atlanta Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Brown, who has covered the Falcons for over 20 years. They talk about new Bears defensive tackle Kentavius Street and his role on the Falcons defense, his versatility, and his time playing behind Grady Jarrett. They also chat […]
The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly signed two free agent safeties to one-year contracts shortly after news of them trading Sydney Brown to the Atlanta Falcons emerged on Friday evening. They are Marcus Epps and J.T. Gray, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. MARCUS EPPS Re-signing Epps felt like a no-brainer after the Eagles allowed Reed Blankenship […]
The Atlanta Falcons have pulled off their first trade of the Ian Cunningham era, and it’s aimed at adding some depth and possible upside to their secondary. Per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Atlanta pulled off a pick swap with the Philadelphia Eagles to get safety Sydney Brown, who will celebrate his 26th birthday tomorrow as a […]
Wow, the Eagles finally traded Brown. Not A.J. Not yet, at least. Instead, it’s Sydney Brown on the move, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. A look at the terms of the deal: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RECEIVE — 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 114 overall), 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 197 overall) ATLANTA FALCONS RECEIVE […]
At the start of the 2026 NFL offseason, many were expecting the Cleveland Browns to make some kind of move at the quarterback position. Whether that was trading QB Dillon Gabriel to the Atlanta Falcons, signing QB Malik Willis, luring QB Derek Carr out of retirement, or trying to add from the likes of Kyler […]
The Falcons have not made heavy use of compensatory selections over the years. They’re tied for 15th in comp picks since 1995 with 22, per Over The Cap, but eight of those selections were earned in a two year stretch from 2013-2014. Otherwise, the Falcons have never had more than two in a single year, […]