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Kyle Pitts has signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The post Kyle Pitts, former Florida TE, signs 3-year contract with Atlanta Falcons appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Atlanta Falcons polarizing 2021 draft pick is here to stay. Kyle Pitts and the Falcons reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract, with $36 million fully guaranteed. This is the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history. While this may be the largest three-year contract handed out to a […]
The Atlanta Falcons have made a major commitment to one of the most talented players on their roster. According to reports, the Falcons and star tight end Kyle Pitts have agreed to a new three-year contract worth $54 million, including…
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The Atlanta Falcons had a rocky season in 2025, but tight end Kyle Pitts emerged as a major bright spot. After a disappointing start to his career, Pitts emerged as one of the top young tight ends in the league a season ago and is one of the top weapons on the team as it […] The post Falcons’ Kyle Pitts makes tight end history with $54 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Falcons have been given another quarterback option if questions surrounding their current situation persist. The post Falcons Get Mac Jones Trade Pitch Amid Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa Questions appeared first on HEAVY .
Can the Falcons offensive line overcome the losses of Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton at tackle? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take an in-depth look at Atlanta’s offensive line, including the new additions at offensive tackle in Jawaan Taylor and Wanya Morris, the returning starters, and the players fighting for depth spots on the 2026 […]
As special as 2016 was for Matt Ryan and the Falcons, it took time for them to become the electrifying powerhouse that consistently scored over 30 points per game. They had their moments scoring at will against Carolina and New Orleans in the early part of the season. Beating the reigning Super Bowl champion Broncos […]
The Atlanta Falcons may have found one of the best bargains of the entire NFL offseason. The post Falcons $3 Million Defender Called Team’s ‘Biggest Surprise’ appeared first on HEAVY .
Buccaneers Amid contract extension talks, Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said QB Baker Mayfield won’t miss any games but could do a better job of getting down during runs and taking care of his body to avoid injuries. “No, he’s not going to miss any games, but he can take a little bit better care of […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It looks like Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is moving toward a starting role. And he might have a young receiver helping him get there. But there are three Falcons in danger of getting cut after the 2026 minicamp. After coming close but missing the playoffs last year, the Falcons likely think they only need […] The post 3 Falcons in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Falcons Falcons QB coach Alex Van Pelt is aware that he must judge the quarterback competition carefully, given that QB Michael Penix Jr. is still recovering from a knee injury that has kept him out of drills. “It’s tough having a competition when both guys aren’t competing at the same level (physically),” Van Pelt said, […] The post NFC Notes: Falcons QB Competition, Panthers, Saints, Chris Olave appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for the 2026 NFL season, there is one aspect of the team that fans are closely monitoring until Week 1 on Sept. 13. against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Falcons having a quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., head coach Kevin Stefanski has to make a decision […] The post Mandatory minicamp proved Tua Tagovailoa should get Falcons’ starting QB job under Kevin Stefanski appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. provided a positive update during minicamp, stating that although he is not yet 100% recovered from last season’s ACL injury, he is making good progress in his rehabilitation. This update is particularly important after the Atlanta Falcons added Tua Tagovailoa to their roster, creating an intriguing quarterback situation as they approach […] The post 2 underrated Falcons sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Francisco 49ers have Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator. As a result, could the Niners find a way to reunite him with a former player of his on the Atlanta Falcons?San Francisco’s safety position has several question marks heading into the 2026 NFL season, and 49ers beat reporter David Lombardi of the SF […] The post Falcons Land Strong Jessie Bates III Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
Courtesy of Jimmy Johnson, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vinson Smith learned a valuable lesson about the business of the NFL. Entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 1988 with the Atlanta Falcons, Smith caught on with the Steelers in 1989 and battled for a roster spot until suffering an injury during the preseason. […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers LB Alex Anzalone is looking forward to his new opportunities in the defense of HC Todd Bowles after signing with the team as a free agent coming from Detroit this offseason. “He has a more complex system than what I am used to but it has been pretty easy to pick up and […] The post NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Jalen Coker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
“We know we’re in a competition, but at the same time, we’re on the same team,” Tua Tagovailoa said of his competition with Michael Penix Jr. during the mandatory minicamp. The Atlanta Falcons know that they’re amid a quarterback competition, and both Tua and Penix Jr. have acknowledged it. Amidst the latest developments ahead of […] The post Tua Tagovailoa Emerges as the “Obvious” Falcons QB1 for One Key Reason With Michael Penix Jr. Facing Uncertainty appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kaleb McGary retired. Storm Norton will miss his second consecutive season owing to injury. The team’s options beyond that were, to put it mildly, not particularly inspiring. There was Mike Jerrell, a would-be swing tackle the Falcons traded for last year who has struggled in game action thus far in the NFL. There’s 2025 seventh […]
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. The Falcons have started drafting better defensively over the last three years. After struggling to identify […]
Former Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Pennel, who has also played with the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals, is now being described as a “person of interest” in the possible homicide of a missing woman, according to authorities in the Dominican Republic, per […]
NFL legend Torry Holt showers Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens with praise ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Can rookie Zachariah Branch and veteran Jahan Dotson revitalize the Falcons offense in 2026? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take an in-depth look at Atlanta’s wide receiver depth chart, giving thoughts on Drake London’s payday, the new additions and returning players, and how this group should be an improvement over 2025’s moribund unit. Fellow Falcoholics, […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles on DT Vita Vea‘s contract situation: “It’s not concerning. We’ve been through it before. It’s part of the business….I cannot tell you that. I cannot speak for him.” (Auman) Falcons Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski on LB James Pearce Jr.: “I’m not going to get into specifics about conversations with […] The post NFC Notes: Vita Vea, James Pearce Jr, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
While the Atlanta Falcons are going through a quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., the team has created another battle this offseason with their latest signing. Though all eyes will be on the Falcons’ quarterbacks competing with one another, there is now a positional battle at the punter spot. The team announced […] The post Falcons create new offseason competition with intriguing signing appeared first on ClutchPoints .