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Falcons lose Khalid Kareem to 49ers, sign Bralen Trice to practice squad
Khalid Kareem was a Falcon again for a very short while, but that time has ended. The San Francisco 49ers have poached Kareem off Atlanta’s practice squad to help with a decimated group of edge rushers, and the Falcons have replaced him on the practice squad with another familiar face in Bralen Trice. Kareem spent […]
Falcons don’t have a QB controversy; they have a leadership vacuum
The Atlanta Falcons are the only NFL team still trying to figure out who their starting quarterback will be for Week 1. It’s unprecedented to be this late in the process and still not have figured out whether Michael Penix or Tua Tagovailoa will be their guy. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network recently reported that […]
Falcons NFL Draft 2027: Top prospects to watch in college football on Friday night
One of the most anticipated nights in Georgia is Friday Night Lights; high school football in Georgia is electric no matter where you are in the state. However, if you don’t have the opportunity to be a part of your local Friday Night Lights festivities, there are eight college football games you can watch, starting […]
Falcons will induct John Abraham and Bill Fralic into Ring of Honor
There are many legends for this franchise that could earn their place in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor down the line, but John Abraham was one of the most glaring omissions. No longer. The Falcons announced on Friday that Abraham and Bill Fralic will both be inducted into the Ring of Honor. Abe will […]
Why the Falcons should start Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons are facing a bit of a QB conundrum, with the team delaying their decision on the starter until the very last minute. Kevin Knight brings you his reasoning for why Michael Penix Jr. should be Atlanta’s starter this season, touching on salary, years of team control, and Penix’s encouraging moments from 2025. Fellow […]
Falcons NFL Draft 2027: 5 college prospects to watch Thursday night
If Week 0 was the appetizer and Saturday, September 5th is the entree, then Thursday, September 3rd is the unlimited bread that is served at the table. College football is back, and it’s looking to be an exciting season full of storylines galore. But if you’re an Atlanta Falcons fan, you’re looking for more. You’re […]
Ian Cunningham: Falcons still deciding QB battle
Who is going to start for the Atlanta Falcons at the quarterback position against the Pittsburgh Steelers? We still don’t know, and with the Raiders making Kirk Cousins their official Week 1 starter, the Falcons are the last team still without a named Week 1 starter. We will know soon, though. In remarks to the […]
Deciphering the Falcons 2026 roster and QB battle with Aaron Freeman
The Falcons finalized their 2026 roster and practice squad after a flurry of moves early in the week, but we’ve still gotten little clarity on the starting QB heading into Week 1. Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to discuss Atlanta’s extended QB competition between Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa, unusual […]
NFL execs rank Falcons next-to-last in NFC heading into 2026 season
Every coach hopes to have bulletin board material to ramp up their players heading into the season. They’re pumping their already hyper-competitive athletes with the “nobody believes in you” or the patented “they want you to fail,” without ever actually pinpointing who the “they” in question is. Well, if you’re the Atlanta Falcons, you have […]
Falcons shuffle practice squad and add Zach Harrison, Khalid Kareem
The Atlanta Falcons seemed to be taking a major gamble by waiving Zach Harrison, a talented player who has dealt with injuries over the last couple of years but has been consistently effective on the field. That gamble went well, though, as Harrison was not claimed and the Falcons were able to add him back […]
The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Deciding on the defensive interior tandem
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. After not re-signing David Onyemata and trading Ruke Orhorhoro, the Falcons will be relying on multiple new players on the defensive interior. Both players were acquired […]
Falcons reveal their initial 53-man roster: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons announced their initial 53-man roster, and have since made a number of waiver claims and corresponding releases including a surprise one in defensive lineman Zach Harrison. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss who made it and who didn’t, along with thoughts on Atlanta’s ongoing QB competition, Harrison’s release, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome […]
Atlanta Falcons 2027 NFL Draft picks after training camp
The Atlanta Falcons have their initial 53-man roster, and the practice squad is close to being filled out, but there was a good amount of movement and some deals that we need to discuss. The Falcons sent a 2027 sixth-round pick in a pick swap with the Kansas City Chiefs to secure the services of […]
Get the best of The Falcoholic on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for The Falcoholic. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Falcons. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Falcons 2026 roster: Atlanta claims three players off waivers, waive Zach Harrison and Natrone Brooks
The Atlanta Falcons were busy working the waiver wire after cutdown, and that will mean swift changes are on the way for their initial 53 man roster. Per the league transaction wire, Atlanta claimed former Jaguars linebacker Yasir Abdullah, former Seahawks linebacker Jared Ivey, and former Eagles tackle Cameron Williams. The corresponding moves all come […]
Falcons 2026 practice squad announced
The Falcons are in the midst of their final cuts ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Once the dust settles and the waivers have been sorted out—for more information about that process, we’ve got a primer here—Atlanta will be able to establish their 16-man practice squad. The deadline for teams to make waiver claims is […]
Falcons 2026 roster: Team announces initial 53 man roster
A long eight months has led to this. The 2026 Falcons have a new coaching staff, front office, and Matt Ryan as the new football overlord, plus a ton of additions via free agency, the draft, and undrafted free agent signings. This was always going to be an interesting and impactful cutdown process, and sure […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Za’Darius Smith should make a nice impact
Za’Darius Smith is in Atlanta with a purpose. After enduring significant personal losses, the three-time Pro Bowler returns to the sport ready to do what he does best. Overpowering offensive linemen and sacking quarterbacks are two things Smith has done for several years. The Falcons’ defensive line desperately needs it with Jalon Walker out for […]
2026 Falcons roster: Will the team add anyone off waivers?
Atlanta is 13th in the waiver order, which means they have a decent chance of snagging a couple of useful players that have been waived by other teams…assuming they want any. Who might they go after? We’re still learning this coaching staff and front office’s preferences, but there’s a handful of names that spring readily […]
Top storylines following the Falcons initial 53-man roster
The Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster has been released, and there’s plenty to glean. The team made surprising cuts, boasts some unusual position total counts, and has given fans some hope about injury progress. Here are the most interesting storylines from the initial 53-man roster. 4 Quarterbacks It was confirmed that Jack Strand would make […]
Falcons 2026 roster cut tracker: Tyler Goodson, Azeez Ojulari among biggest surprises
The Falcons just completed the third and final week of the 2026 NFL preseason, which means that the trimming down of the offseason roster from 90 to the 53 man final roster will begin shortly. There’s been a number of fascinating roster battles and impressive players fighting for spots, making for some tough decisions for […]
Falcons 2026 practice squad tracker
The Falcons are in the midst of their final cuts ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Once the dust settles and the waivers have been sorted out—for more information about that process, we’ve got a primer here—Atlanta will be able to establish their 16-man practice squad. The deadline for teams to make waiver claims is […]
Falcons trade for Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter
Well, can’t say I expected that one. The Atlanta Falcons have traded Clark Phillips and a 2027 fifth round pick to the Chicago Bears for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, adding more beef and pressure to their defensive front for a day three pick and a cornerback who was not guaranteed to make the roster. Adam […]
One 2027 NFL Draft Prospect for Falcons Fans to Watch From Every Week Zero Game
It’s been over 220 days, but we are finally back. College football is back, and we are ready to kick our draft coverage into high gear. The Atlanta Falcons are playing the Miami Dolphins on Friday, effectively ending training camp and gearing us up for the regular season. But the college scouts are already getting […]
Falcons – Dolphins recap: To the regular season we go
As a football game, it was pretty artless, with some nice stretches from the defense and a handful of big plays on offense and special teams adding a little excitement to a contest that was otherwise plodding, penalty-ridden, and low-scoring. As an audition for this Falcons roster, it told many tales, some of them tragic […]