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Falcons Should Look To Spice Up Defensive Line With Big Ten Star

After a controversial first-round pick in 2024 at the time in Michael Penix Jr., which turned out to be a potential blessing in disguise after a poor season from Kirk Cousins, the Atlanta Falcons have answered some questions on offense.

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Atlanta Falcons Could Make Aggressive Move for Packers’ $84 Million Star

The Atlanta Falcons are not too far off from being a contender in the NFC. With the right moves, they could end up making that kind of jump in the 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Last Word On Sports / 18 hours ago

Julio’s Journey: A Retrospective on a Falcons Legend

Julio Jones just announced his retirement over social media. From jaw-dropping catches to rewriting the franchise record books, his presence defined an era of Falcons football.

Kirk Cousins News / The Spun / 19 hours ago

Kirk Cousins Has Clear Preference For 2025 NFL Season

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is still on the roster even though he doesn't want to be the second-string quarterback in 2025. Cousins started 14 games for the Falcons in 2024 before he was benched in favor of Michael Penix Jr.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 19 hours ago

NFL Draft: Pass rusher emerges as first-round possibility for Falcons

The Falcons‘ longest-standing issue has been the pass rush. There was a period when Matt Ryan was traded to the Colts, and the most pressing need was a quarterback, but Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / 20 hours ago

NFL Executive Suggests Falcons Treading Water

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank made it clear to reporters at the NFL's annual league meeting that he was disappointed with how the 2024 season went.

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / 22 hours ago

Falcons Connected to 'Physically Gifted' Potential Grady Jarrett Replacement

The Atlanta Falcons haven't been very successful drafting high upside defensive players to fill holes in their front seven over recent years. But none of those high upside draft prospects were first-round choices.

Atlanta Falcons News / Last Word On Sports / 22 hours ago

Atlanta Falcons Free Agency: Best Fits Still Available

Last year, the Atlanta Falcons made headlines in free agency by landing big-name players like Kirk Cousins and Justin Simmons. With those big moves in the rearview, few expected the team to stay aggressive in this year’s free agency—and so far, they’ve kept a low profile.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

Trey Hendrickson News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Atlanta Falcons Would Love To Have Trey Hendrickson, But It's Complicated

It is no secret that the Atlanta Falcons are in desperate need of an edge rusher. The plans have been in place for some time now to go that route in this year's NFL Draft, right?

Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Falcons To Task All-Pro Matt Ryan As Possible Mentor To Michael Penix Jr.

With Michael Penix Jr. being a young quarterback thrust into an entire season at the helm this fall, the Atlanta Falcons may rely on former All-Pro Matt Ryan to serve as a mentor.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / April 4

Former Falcons great Julio Jones retires

The potential future Hall of Famer and all-time leading Falcons receiver hangs up his cleats. Julio Jones stepped into a situation with plenty of pressure in Atlanta after former general manager Thomas Dimitroff gave up a haul to trade up and grab him.

Julio Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / April 4

Former Falcons star WR Julio Jones announces retirement

Julio Jones bounced around the NFL during the 2020s, but the former Falcons first-rounder authored one of the most productive careers in the history of the wide receiver position. After not playing in 2024, Jones is retiring.

Falcons insider addresses why Browns, Kirk Cousins talk has quieted down

Is there any hope of a Falcons blockbuster trade, free-agent signing?

Arthur Blank addresses Falcons GM Terry Fontenot's status

NFL legends who had great seasons on awful teams

The 'Most interceptions thrown in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz