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Atlanta Falcons training camp 2026: Day 8 news, notes, injuries, and updates
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — It was an overcast day at the Falcons’ training facility in Flowery Branch as Atlanta took the field for their eighth training camp practice of 2026. Kevin Stefanski spoke before practice, which consisted of team drills, some 7-on-7s and 11-on-11s, and some red zone work. The team will be in full […]
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 […]
No more excuses: How the Falcons’ spending spree shows they still don’t get it
The Atlanta Falcons sport the second-longest active playoff drought despite being within one or two games of a playoff berth for several years in a row. It’s become second nature for people to blame those shortcomings on the handful of things that seem to go wrong each year and cost them one or two games. […]
Falcons Secondary Loaded with Talent, According to Top 99 Defensive Player Rankings
With the unfortunate injury to Jalon Walker, other pieces of the defense will have to step up to alleviate the loss of his versatility and athleticism. According to Bleacher Report’s Top 99 defensive players ranking, the Atlanta Falcons secondary is loaded with talent to handle the loss of Walker and possibly James Pearce Jr., and […]
The Falcons’ secondary has all the pieces to be a special unit
Building a well-rounded secondary without any weaknesses is one of the most difficult challenges in roster construction. It takes sharp drafting, shrewd signings, and emphasis on assembling capable depth. No matter how star-studded the unit may look on paper, there must be backups on the roster who are ready to step in when necessary. That […]
Falcons training camp Day 7 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons conducted their second padded practice on Wednesday, bringing in full (or close to full) contact tackling for the first time. As you might expect, that led to a livelier practice, and we got to see a lot more from the offensive line and run game than we have in […]
Free Agents the Falcons could sign in response to Jalon Walker’s injury
The Jalon Walker injury was a devastating blow to the Atlanta Falcons defense. There aren’t going to be players available with his exact skill set, but the free agent market isn’t completely bare (yet). Atlanta should move quickly to minimize the impact of this injury. Here are the most notable free agents on the market. […]
Falcons Reacts Survey: Projecting Zachariah Branch’s rookie year
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. One of the top training camp standouts so far has been Zachariah Branch. The rookie wide receiver is turning heads with his explosiveness, route-running, and hands. […]
Falcons edge group returning to familiar land of uncertainty and fear
When ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler dropped his camp notebook for the Falcons on Tuesday morning, he mentioned that the Falcons wanted to add a pass rusher. At the time, that was a reasonable thought given that James Pearce Jr. will likely face a suspension from the league. In the intervening hours, it has become an […]
Jalon Walker injured, Bijan Robinson extended, Falcons training camp Day 6 report ft. Tre’Shon Diaz: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons were in the midst of a lively Tuesday afternoon practice when tragedy struck, as standout edge rusher Jalon Walker suffered what is believed to be a torn ACL. Kevin Knight is joined by Tre’Shon Diaz to discuss Walker’s injury and the fallout, Bijan Robinson’s record-setting extension, and the biggest news and notes from […]
Falcons training camp Day 6 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The end of the Falcons’ sixth training camp practice overshadowed everything else that happened on Tuesday. Jalon Walker, the second-year pass rusher who’s coming off of a fantastic rookie season, went down with what’s assumed to be an ACL tear during two-minute drills in Tuesday’s afternoon practice. The other big news […]
Jalon Walker suffers torn ACL in training camp, out for 2026 season
Jalon Walker was injured at practice on Tuesday and was carted off the field, as Kevin Knight reported from Flowery Branch, and now we’ve learned Walker will be out for the 2026 season. Kevin said practice ended after the injury, while Tori McElhaney reports the entire team took a knee. As Ian Rapoport and Steve […]
Bijan Robinson contract: 3-year deal for new highest-paid RB in the NFL
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off August 4th with a bang, announcing they’ve agreed to a new three-year contract with star running back Bijan Robinson. See, nothing to worry about. It’s a deal that will make Robinson the highest-paid running back in football, with an annual average of $25 million, a total potential value of $75 […]
Who will be a surprise addition or cut for the Falcons in 2026?
We’re several days into training camp, and closer to the season. One’s mind can’t help but drift toward what this team will look like in September, after the cutdown deadline and what we hope is a healthy, productive August. With the team still shaky on depth at a handful of positions—we are nervously looking at […]
Falcons legend Todd McClure joins franchise’s front office
For more than a decade, Todd McClure paved the way for running backs and protected quarterbacks in Atlanta, with fellow franchise icons like Warrick Dunn, Michael Turner, Michael Vick, and Matt Ryan benefiting from his skill. Now, McClure will once again try to give Falcons players what they need to thrive, but in an entirely […]
Tua Tagovailoa returns, Falcons training camp Day 5 report ft. Adnan Ikic: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons held their first padded practice on Monday, and it delivered. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss the return of Tua Tagovailoa to full-team work, Michael Penix’s best day yet, the continued impressiveness of Zachariah Branch, and more strong play from the defense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live! Watch […]
Falcons training camp Day 5 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
The Falcons returned to the practice field on Monday after a day off on Sunday, and delivered arguably the best practice of training camp so far. With the pads on for the first time, energy was high and we got the longest practice session—which inched closer to the two hour duration I’m accustomed to. Defensive […]
Why the Falcons paying Bijan Robinson is well worth the risk
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson continues his hold-in in an attempt to land a new contract that will completely reset the running back market, with an extension expected to push toward $25 million annually. He and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs seem to be colluding by both sitting out practices during training camp […]
Matthew Bergeron extended! Falcons training camp Day 4 report: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons held Day 4 of training camp on Saturday to a boisterous crowd, but the biggest news came off the field with the massive extension for Matthew Bergeron. Kevin Knight brings you his thoughts on Bergeron’s contract and the most important notes for Saturday’s practice. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic […]
Falcons lock up G Matthew Bergeron to 4-year deal
While we wait for Bijan Robinson to get his mega deal, the Atlanta Falcons are still busy locking up their own. The latest contract is for Matthew Bergeron, who was heading into the final year of his rookie deal. Bergeron, selected 38th in 2023, was clearly held in high regard by the incoming coaching staff […]
Falcons training camp Day 4 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
The Falcons welcomed all fans for the first time on Saturday for the fourth consecutive day of training camp. It was a mercifully cool, cloud-covered morning, and fans turned out starting early. The line was already growing when I arrived at the facility before 8:00 am. Practice wasn’t quite as exciting as I hoped, but […]
Zachariah Branch arrives! Falcons training camp Day 3 report: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons had their most energetic practice on Day 3, with plenty of action for fans to enjoy. Kevin Knight breaks down all the biggest news from the third day, including the return of Tua Tagovailoa to practice, the emergence of Zachariah Branch, and notes on the various position battles across the roster. Fellow Falcoholics, […]
Falcons training camp Day 3 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
Day 3 was the first training camp practice open to fans, who packed the hill and brought the energy on Friday. Perhaps the most interesting note to come out of Friday is that Kevin Stefanski does plan on playing starters in the first and third preseason games. He said there will be limits on how […]
Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule and scores
The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2026 season with playoff aspirations in a moribund NFC South. Atlanta hasn’t made the playoffs since the 2017 season, and despite the views of the wider league, the team believes they can compete for this division. To do so, they’ll need to navigate a tough schedule featuring three consecutive playoff […]
Falcons training camp 2026: Roster battles to watch
Training camp is in full swing, and the battles have begun. While some have been derailed already—Jawaan Taylor can’t compete for right tackle right now because he’s out, and Michael Penix Jr. may not be fully cleared for a month—others are just getting going and offer plenty of intrigue. Here are three that we’ll be […]
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