Per Adam Schefter, the Buffalo Bills have inked a one-year contract with former Falcons star linebacker Deion Jones. Deion Jones was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Falcons and immediately stepped in and became a difference maker for Atlanta’s defense.
The Atlanta Falcons made some heads turn when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. They had just signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, but Terry Fontenot said he was the best on the board and sometimes you have to take that chance.
The Falcons brought quarterback controversy on themselves by taking Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall selection less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.
Kirk Cousins has officially thrown his first pass as an Atlanta Falcon. The Falcons shared a video Thursday of the veteran quarterback throwing to wide…
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
The Falcons are trying something that’s never been done. No matter how many times Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot reference the Packers succession plans for Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, the situations in Atlanta and Green Bay aren’t similar.
Why the Falcons better hope that Michael Penix Jr. can turn into Aaron Rodgers
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
Coming into the offseason, the Falcons‘ roster needs were obvious and at the most important positions in the game. The most important one was completely overhauled.
The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract less than two full months before the club acquired Penix via the draft.
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
For the first hour of the first round of the NFL Draft, everything was going to plan. Despite all the smoke leading up to last Thursday night, nothing out of the ordinary took place within the first seven picks.
The Atlanta Falcons had a very interesting 2024 NFL Draft. And they quickly became the biggest story after making a shocking decision with the No. 8 overall pick. Despite having signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal, the Falcons decided to select Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
It has been a week since the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, but the Atlanta Falcons' decision to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall…
Having entered the league as Atlanta’s first-round pick in 2019, guard Chris Lindstrom was around for the final years of quarterback Matt Ryan’s tenure with the Falcons.
The Falcons have brought quarterback controversy upon themselves. Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot can say Kirk Cousins doesn’t have to look over his shoulder all they want, but it won’t stop fans and media pundits from talking about the eventual succession plan.
When reminiscing on the Atlanta Falcons’ 2023 season, it’s likely that safety Richie Grant’s role isn’t among the first things to come to mind - at least not positively.
The Atlanta Falcons are making a large bet on the roster as currently constructed
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Raheem Morris was interviewed by the Falcons after that season for a full-time head-coaching job as well.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris believes he and general manager Terry Fontenot are the NFL’s new “it” couple. While speaking to reporters, Morris compared himself and Fontenot to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club's decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year's draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency.
The Atlanta Falcons had a bizarre start to the 2024 NFL Draft but it could have been even more weird.
There's a lot of negative energy surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and their recent decisions, so we're going to ignore that and take this time to look at the best quotes from their 2024 NFL Draft class. The Falcons added eight new rookies to their roster last week. Round 1 Pick No.
Shortly after the Atlanta Falcons named Raheem Morris their next head coach Jan. 25, Jessie Bates III looked down at his phone to a few missed calls and a text message from a Tampa area code.
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Monday that the team will exercise their fifth-year option rights for former first-round TE Kyle Pitts. The team announced their decision with just three days to go before the deadline.
While Kyle Pitts has not yet lived up to his No. 4 overall draft slot, the Falcons have the young tight end talent now paired with a high-priced free agent quarterback (and a No. 8 overall pick at the position).
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