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Atlanta's new quarterback has entered an unexpected award conversation before even winning the starting job. The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Lands in Surprising Award Race With Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Falcons, along with all other 31 NFL teams, will begin training camp at the end of July, and the NFL’s official start of the preseason begins in early August. There’s a lot of pressure on the Falcons’ front office this season, as there’s a new head coach, new GM, and brand-new (for the […] The post Atlanta Falcons Top Executive Named Most Intriguing Newcomer Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
The running back position may not command high salaries, but that doesn’t make the NFL’s best runners any less meaningful. A league-leading rusher won the Jim Brown Award in Buffalo, a first-team All-Pro in Atlanta became the only player in…
Brandon Dorlus was everyone’s draft darling in 2024, but he barely got to play. Then he was everyone’s second-year crush in 2025, and he responded by putting up 8.5 sacks before a devastating injury ended his season a bit early. Now heading into a crucial third year when many young players cement their reputations, Dorlus […]
Falcons The Falcons are expected to have a QB competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but Penix has yet to be fully cleared from ACL surgery. NFL insider James Palmer believes Tagovailoa is a front-runner “with an asterisk” and feels it’s still a wide-open race. He thinks Penix could be cleared by the start of camp, which […] The post NFC Notes: Erik McCoy, Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Falcons have a new direction on offense under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by AVY3N to discuss the changes we expect to see from Atlanta’s offense this season, including the usage of Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome […]
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. After being one of the more stable units in recent years, the Falcons’ offensive line enters […]
The Falcons haven’t had a lot to cheer about since Matt Ryan and Julio Jones were in their primes, but they can say they’ve got the best running back in the game. ESPN recently polled a group of executives, scouts, and coaches, asking them to rank the top running backs in the league. Coming in […]
Everything was aligning for the Falcons to make the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999. A resounding win over Seattle showed the offense was capable of being as dominant in the playoffs as it was in the regular season. The way the Falcons broke the spirit of a perennial contender like they did […]
Atlanta isn’t just another road trip for Deion Sanders. It’s the city where he made his name with the Falcons, played baseball for the Braves, and became one of the biggest stars in American sports. Yet, he’s treating this as business, not a reunion, and is putting his staff on a tight leash. “I got […] The post “Curfew”: Deion Sanders Imposes Strict Restrictions To Colorado Coaches But Gives Students A Free Pass appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield remains confident an extension will get done before the season, as he enters the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal. “I would love to be there,” Mayfield said, via Greg Auman. “I think both sides want to get it done. Now it’s a matter of finding that middle […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Pitts, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
If you look back at all the times Tom Brady pulled the New England Patriots out of a nightmare and into a spectacular victory, Super Bowl LI takes the cake. Erasing a 28-3 third-quarter collapse against the Atlanta Falcons into a 34-28 overtime win, Brady created the yardstick by which NFL comebacks are measured. But […] The post Tom Brady Finally Concedes There Is a Game Greater Than His Historic 28-3 Comeback appeared first on EssentiallySports .
New England Patriots legendary QB Tom Brady made sure the Atlanta Falcons can't forget their Super Bowl nightmare during the FIFA World Cup Knockout Round.
Can Jalon Walker take the next step as a pass rusher in 2026? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz examine the Falcons edge rusher room, discussing the status of James Pearce Jr., the additions of Azeez Ojulari and Samson Ebukam, and how the group is likely to perform this season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
Egypt had a full Atlanta Falcons-style meltdown in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all the way down to blowing a seemingly insurmountable lead late in the second half of a 3-2 loss against Argentina in the Round of 16.
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson and Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs are expected to receive significant long-term extensions this offseason after their teams exercised their fifth-year options as placeholders for negotiations. Dolphins RB De’Von Achane received a four-year, $64 million extension but didn’t have a fifth-year option to be picked up, as he wasn’t a first-round pick. […] The post Bijan Robinson & Jahmyr Gibbs Waiting On Each Other For Extensions? appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Giants have a pass rusher logjam and these teams can help clear it.
This summer is treating Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London very well, as he followed up signing a long-term contract extension by getting engaged to his girlfriend, Sofia Gabay.
Falcons Falcons GM Ian Cunningham released a statement regarding the three-year contract extension signed by TE Kyle Pitts and acknowledged Pitts’ agency for their collaboration on the new deal. “Kyle has earned this opportunity through the consistency he’s shown every day and the growth he’s made both on and off the field,” Cunningham said in a […] The post NFC Notes: Jahan Dotson, Cameron Jordan, Kyle Pitts, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The first Florida-Georgia Game in Atlanta will be on Halloween.
Former San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel remains a free agent as training camp approaches. Samuel will likely wait to see which situation is best for him, or whether an opportunity emerges should an injury occur. During his six seasons with the 49ers, Samuel recorded 334 catches for 4,792 yards and scored 42 touchdowns in […] The post Deebo Samuel Gets Compelling Falcons Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
On June 23, the Atlanta Falcons made it clear that Kyle Pitts remains central to their long-term vision. Atlanta agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension, including $36 million fully guaranteed, and stands as the largest three-year contract ever given to a tight end in NFL history. The extension shows Atlanta’s belief in the […] The post The Falcons Finally Show Full Trust in Kyle Pitts’ Future appeared first on The Lead .
While we twiddle our thumbs, tap our feet impatiently, and sigh deeply during the long wait for training camp, we can still talk about training camp. And we will. Let’s start by talking about some of the true roster battles for the 2026 Falcons, rather than those guys duking it out for a starting job. […]
It’s been years since the Falcons had a true game-changing, three-down linebacker. While Foye Oluokun had a breakout season in 2020, he wasn’t quite the all-around, consistent force that would put him in the Pro Bowl conversation. The last top-tier inside linebacker on the team was Deion Jones in 2017. Analysts once believed Jones was […]
Falcons When projecting the Falcons’ 53-man roster, Josh Kendall of The Athletic expects Atlanta to keep just two quarterbacks, with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. At running back, Kendall has the Falcons keeping three players, including Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson, and Tyler Goodson. Kendall could see Atlanta keeping four tight ends with Kyle Pitts, […] The post NFC Notes: Tua Tagovailoa, Roster Projections, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .