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The Atlanta Falcons hired Matt Ryan as the team's president of football in January, and the former star quarterback is showing early on that he's not just going to stay couped up in his office.
Joint practices have become something of an annual tradition for many NFL teams, the Atlanta Falcons very much included. They’ll keep that tradition alive in 2026 by practicing twice against the Indianapolis Colts ahead of their Week 2 preseason game. The Colts are an interesting opponent for this, as they’re a team that saw Atlanta […]
The Falcons are deep into their summer OTAs, and Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz bring you all the latest news and injury updates from Atlanta’s first practices of the offseason. The duo also discuss the roster tweaks they’d like to see before training camp and preseason. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]
Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers says he feels "100 percent" after a knee injury limited him to 12 games last season and affected him throughout.
The Miami Dolphins got rid of Tua Tagovailoa for a reason. The Atlanta Falcons are about to find out why that was.
After spending the 2025 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants, Younghoe Koo has signed with the New York Jets for the 2026 campaign.
According to The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson, the Indianapolis Colts will hold joint training camp practices with both the New England Patriots (away) and the Atlanta Falcons (home) this upcoming summer in August: The Colts play the Patriots during the preseason opener in New England on Thursday, August 13th, at 7:30 PM EDT, so it’s safe […]
The Falcons hit the practice fields again for organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, and there was plenty worth remarking on. Here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy (and just fun) items from reporters on the ground at Flowery Branch. Michael Penix Jr. still throwing, not yet involved in full-team drills Per team reporter and […]
Atlanta Hawks head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday he feels quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has an "innate, God-given ability" to accurately throw a football.
There are OTAs to talk about and minicamp to look forward to, but otherwise things are relatively quiet on the NFL front. That makes a prime time to talk about improvements that might come, and one of the methods that’s sure to get attention is proposing a trade or two. Hell, I’m writing about one […]
The Tennessee Titans have done a lot to improve the wide receiver position this offseason. They drafted Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall and signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a $70 million contract in free agency. Elsewhere, they decided to restructure Calvin Ridley’s deal as opposed to releasing him as a cap casualty. Ridley took a […]
The Atlanta Falcons went out and drafted Zachariah Branch, one of the most well-regarded slot threats in this year’s draft class, which suggested they’d be rolling with three receivers often. They also signed Austin Hooper, a useful pass-catching threat at tight end, and already had Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner, which suggested they’d want to […]
Preseason snaps have been one of the great battles for Falcons fans since time immemorial…or at least since 2006, when this website came to life. If starters play a lot and get hurt, there’s significant blowback. If starters don’t play at all and the team comes out flat in Week 1, there’s significant blowback. Everyone […]
During the dog days of May, when the biggest story is whether or not the undrafted free agent quarterback from Minnesota State University Moorhead will crack the 53-man roster, all 18 weeks feel like must-see TV for NFL fans. The anticipation of seeing football again after months without it gives the first few regular-season games […]
Potential next contract scenarios for Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft, Kyle Pitts, Dalton Kincaid, Brenton Strange, and Colby Parkinson, including valuations & predictions for each.
The Miami Dolphins will face the Atlanta Falcons in South Florida for a preseason game this year, but Jeff Hafley delivered bad news about his return to Miami.
In past years, the Falcons have had to be concerned about losing key offensive assistants to other teams, with Kyle Shanahan leaving his post as Falcons offensive coordinator for a job as the 49ers head coach, former quarterbacks coach Charles London taking other opportunities, and fans preparing themselves to lose Zac Robinson before it became […]
Falcons News: QB Competition Is On The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2026 season with two quarterbacks and no clear answer at the most important position on the field. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed this week that Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are splitting first-team reps at organized team activities. The arrangement is deliberate. [...]
The Falcons began their OTAs this week and finally revealed their 2026 schedule. Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to discuss the latest news and notes from the first OTA sessions along with thoughts on Atlanta’s 2026 schedule and some early takes on the team’s postseason hopes. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
As the Atlanta Falcons roster takes shape, visions for both player roles and performances are coming into focus. That certainly applies to young names and new faces looking to establish themselves in Flowery Branch. Who fits the bill for the 2026 team? Below are some worthy options ready to take that leap. OG, Matthew Bergeron […]
The full schedule for all 32 teams in the National Football League came out last week — including all preseason games for each club. Eagle-eyed Dolphins fans quickly spotted a preseason tilt against the Atlanta Falcons taking place on Friday, August 28th at Hard Rock Stadium, which meant former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would be […]
The Falcons wrapped up their major offseason moves, with free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft behind us. While there are likely to be a few veteran additions sprinkled over the next few months, they aren’t likely to be earth-shattering maneuvers. For better or worse, Atlanta seems to be moving forward with a conservative, future-focused […]
First off, the Atlanta Falcons nailed their schedule release this year. It was the perfect blend of nostalgia while highlighting the new era of Falcons football, and the media team hit it out of the park. With the table set, let’s take a look at some early takeaways that will likely impact how the 2026 […]
After the usual waves of leaks, the NFL trying and largely succeeding to make the schedule release a far bigger deal than it ought to be, and some fun work from the team’s social media, we now know the Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule. As is often the case, a schedule that looks reasonably daunting at […]
With Falcons rookie minicamp underway, Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to discuss Atlanta’s rookie class and projected impact, the new regime with Matt Ryan, Kevin Stefanski, and Ian Cunningham, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to all of […]