Former Lions EDGE Za’Darius Smith Pump Fakes Browns, Signs With New Team
Former Detroit Lions pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is returning to the NFL after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Browns Spurned By Another EDGE As Za’Darius Smith Works Out For Falcons (Update)
It appears the Browns’ search for pass-rush help continues, as Za’Darius Smith may be the latest to spurn them. Having recently unretired, he tried out for Cleveland and also passed his physical. According to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, “was expected to sign a one-year deal”. Instead, he is trying out for other teams, or […]
NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Darren Waller, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said WR Emeka Egbuka is “day-to-day, week-to-week” with a toe injury and said he’s unsure if it will affect his Week 1 availability. (Greg Auman) Egbuka underwent additional testing with a specialist, and it was confirmed he has a sprain, but will likely be ready for Week 1. (Stroud) Buccaneers […] The post NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Darren Waller, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Atlanta Falcons May Be Plotting To Sign 3x Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher
Like another team in the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons have been hit with a series of setbacks. The first of […]
Falcons Worked Out OLB Za’Darius Smith
The Atlanta Falcons hosted veteran OLB Za’Darius Smith for a workout on Monday, per the NFL transaction wire. Smith worked out for the Browns recently and Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported they expected to sign him as early as Sunday. However, it appears he’s keeping his options open. Smith played for Falcons HC Kevin […] The post Falcons Worked Out OLB Za’Darius Smith appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Falcons sign WR Beaux Collins, cut OL Layden Robinson and P Matthew Hayball
I thought Layden Robinson and Matthew Hayball held up pretty well in the first preseason game, but the team apparently did not agree. Hayball, the team’s International Pathways Player for 2026, gets the boot alongside Robinson, who played the fifth-highest snap total of anyone on offense Friday night and was not tabbed with any allowed […]
Falcons Signing WR Beaux Collins
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Falcons are signing former Giants WR Beaux Collins to a contract. Collins, 23, signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame following the 2025 draft. He made the team coming out of camp but was placed on injured reserve in November with a neck […] The post Falcons Signing WR Beaux Collins appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Kevin Stefanski provides slew of Falcons injury updates
A slew of Falcons starters are dealing with nicks and bruises leading up to the season, but outside of Jalon Walker, who was lost for the entire season after suffering a torn ACL, it doesn’t appear any of them are in serious danger of missing Week 1 at the moment. At practice on Monday, Kevin […]
Falcons Waived OL Layden Robinson & P Matthew Hayball
The Falcons announced on Monday that they have waived OL Layden Robinson and P Matthew Hayball. Robinson, 25, was a three-year starter at Texas A&M and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2023. The Patriots selected him in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. He was entering the second year of his $4,872,072 rookie contract […] The post Falcons Waived OL Layden Robinson & P Matthew Hayball appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Good Morning Broncos: Denver Broncos offense hot start vs. Atlanta Falcons
Good Morning Broncos: The Denver Broncos offense got off to a hot start against the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason. The post Good Morning Broncos: Denver Broncos offense hot start vs. Atlanta Falcons appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Falcoholic Reacts: The next hopeful pass rushing threat
The Falcons face a major defensive obstacle going into the season without two of their top edge rushers. After Jalon Walker tore his ACL nearly two weeks ago, James Pearce was recently suspended for eight games after his deplorable actions off the field in January. That leaves Jeff Ulbrich searching for answers among what is […]
Fantasy Football 2026: IDP Depth charts for all 32 NFL teams
Nathan Jahnke utilizes preseason snap data and projections to provide IDP depth charts for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season.
11 instant overreactions to NFL preseason Week 1: Falcons and Commanders are toast
There's plenty to absorb from one week of the NFL preseason, but some instant overreactions aren't based in reality, like the Falcons and Commanders' seasons being in jeopardy.
These 5 NFL quarterbacks should be benched or cut after preseason Week 1
These NFL quarterbacks, including Falcons vet Tua Tagovailoa and Browns second-year gunslinger Shedeur Sanders, earned a demotion in preseason Week 1.
Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons debut confirms Dolphins were right to move on
The Miami Dolphins made a big decision when they released Tua Tagovailoa and ate nearly $100 million in dead cap. So far, it looks like the correct move.
Falcons rumors: Tua Tagovailoa will be Week 1 starter over Michael Penix Jr., but there’s a catch
Who will be the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season? That will be Tua Tagovailoa, barring injury, but that doesn’t mean he’s taken the job from Michael Penix Jr., as insider Ian Rapoport explained on Sunday. “Atlanta is a weird [QB] battle, because it really isn’t a battle. I’ll […] The post Falcons rumors: Tua Tagovailoa will be Week 1 starter over Michael Penix Jr., but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa’s best practice of training camp rudely interrupted by lightning
The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation continues to attract national attention as summer practices progress. Insider information from ESPN indicates that Tua Tagovailoa is currently the favorite to secure the Week 1 starting job over Michael Penix Jr., who is still recovering from knee surgery. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has praised both left-handed quarterbacks, highlighting Tagovailoa’s […] The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa’s best practice of training camp rudely interrupted by lightnin...
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.03 (2026)
Training camp is barely open, the Hall of Fame Game has hardly kicked off, but already we’re starting to see some news that could affect things at the top ends of drafts, and if you’re drafting from the 1.03, that ... read more »
NFC Notes: Rueben Bain, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain enters his rookie season after being a first-round pick in this year’s draft. Bain mentioned that he’s been lining up against OT Luke Goedeke every day in training camp, and he’s learning a lot from the fifth-year tackle. “Oh yeah, Luke [Goedeke]. I go against Luke every day – I […] The post NFC Notes: Rueben Bain, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Falcoholic Reacts: How productive will Zachariah Branch be?
Zachariah Branch continues to be the standout player at training camp. The Falcoholic’s own Kevin Knight recently highlighted the impression he is making on the team. From creating separation to making difficult contested catches, the rookie wide receiver is doing it all to prove he is ready to play significant snaps at the start of […]
NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Princely Umanmielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons president of football Matt Ryan said he had not planned to enter an executive role after retirement but felt he might regret turning down the opportunity. “I didn’t have grand aspirations after finishing up playing of kind of getting into this,” Ryan said. “But that’s how life works. You don’t know what’s in […] The post NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Princely Umanmielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Saints Signing LB Deion Jones To One-Year Deal
According to Adam Schefter, the Saints are signing LB Deion Jones to a one-year deal on Friday. He’s now been under contract with all four NFC South teams throughout his career. Jones, 31, is a former second-round pick of the Falcons back in 2016. He was entering the final year of his four-year, $4.546 million […] The post Saints Signing LB Deion Jones To One-Year Deal appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Falcons injury updates on Jessie Bates III, Zach Harrison
The injury bug is rolling through the Falcons locker room in the first week of training camp, with Jalon Walker being the most notable loss. He suffered a torn ACL earlier this week and will miss the entire 2026 campaign. Both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are less than 100%. The back injury for […]
Falcons release 2022 second-round pick
The Falcons announced on Friday that they have released 2022 second-round pick Troy Andersen and signed wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson. We have made the following roster moves: – Released Troy Andersen– Signed Kristian Wilkersonhttps://t.co/qPic7TsZA5 pic.twitter.com/bBDhmd8BSK — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 7, 2026 Andersen was the 58th overall pick, and his story is a frustrating one. […]
Falcons cut LB Troy Andersen, sign WR Kristian Wilkerson
Troy Andersen arrived in the NFL with sky-high potential and many questions about whether he’d live up to it. We saw brief, tantalizing glimpses of the kind of player he could be, but injuries ultimately derailed his career as a Falcon. Now his time with Atlanta is over. Per Will McFadden with the Falcons, Andersen […]
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