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PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Atlanta Falcons will have an open competition at nickel cornerback this offseason, head coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday at the annual league meetings, highlighted by a familiar face in a new place.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / October 25

An emerging defensive star: Clark Phillips III

As the Falcons defense continues to work through their recent inconsistencies and become a more cohesive unit, one thing remains clear: Clark Phillips is earning his keep.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 21

Is Clark Phillips III Ready to Become Falcons CB2?

It is hard to believe that the Atlanta Falcons will kick off their 2024 training camp this Wednesday at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Ga. The team has many new faces, starting with new head coach Raheem Morris.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 29

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 12

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Atlanta Falcons

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NFL Draft News

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Big-name QB reportedly 'piqued' Jets' interest ahead of draft

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 5

'Alien' Clark Phillips III is Falcons' Best Answer for Solving CB Question

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris says cornerbacks are like left tackles. Not in size, or role, or anything to do with personality - but if you don't notice when there's a change at the position, there's probably something positive happening.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / May 28

Clark Phillips’ ability to start at cornerback hinges on improved tackling

The deciding factor for the Falcons starting cornerback competition could be more about run defense than pass coverage. The Atlanta Falcons have no clear-cut candidate to start at the cornerback position opposite A.J.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 25

Falcons Urged to Make Another Defensive Addition

The Atlanta Falcons are excited about the potential of young cornerback Clark Phillips III. But Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder apparently isn’t as confident.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 21

Falcons 'Really Excited' About Clark Phillips III as CB Competition Looms

When the Atlanta Falcons' 2023 season ended, cornerback Clark Phillips III wasted little time entrenching himself into the activities veteran defensive assistant coach Jerry Gray recommended.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 6

Falcons make PFF’s list of most and least improved units after the 2024 NFL Draft

The Falcons came into the NFL Draft with two glaring holes that most pundits believed they’d address with their four picks in the top 100. Atlanta needed another cornerback as well as multiple defensive linemen.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / February 4, 2024

2023 Falcons rookie review: Clark Phillips offers an intriguing glimpse of the future

The talented rookie cornerback took on a starting role late in the year and suggested he could keep it in 2024. The Atlanta Falcons made significant investments at cornerback in 2023, adding Jeff Okudah via trade, signing veteran Mike Hughes, and drafting Clark Phillips in the fourth round.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 29, 2023

Falcons Coaches Gush Over Clark Phillips III

There’s no denying the Atlanta Falcons offense has wasted an otherwise stellar performance from the rest of the roster. Only the Dallas Cowboys defense has generated a better expected points added per play mark in the NFC, and Atlanta’s unit ranks fifth in all of football.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 22, 2023

Falcons 'Excited' About Phillips' Future, to Rotate with Okudah at CB

The Atlanta Falcons made headlines this week for a change at quarterback - but have a similarly noteworthy competition unfolding at cornerback. Since growing acclimated after missing the first three weeks of the season with an ankle injury, Jeff Okudah had been Atlanta's starter at corner opposite A.J.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 19, 2023

Atlanta Falcons Make 3 Starting Lineup Moves; 'Permanent'?

When the Atlanta Falcons took the field for their first defensive possession in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers, they did so with a noticeable change at cornerback.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 12, 2023

Falcons injuries bred opportunity for Clark Phillips III

The Falcons entered their Week 13 contest shorthanded against the Buccaneers, and they left with even more injuries. Atlanta was without Kaleb McGary, Drew Dalman, David Onyemata, Nate Landman, and Jeff Okudah but also saw Chris Lindstrom, Jake Matthews, and Kentavius Street exit Sunday’s tilt.

NFL News / Utah Utes on SI / December 9, 2023

Utah Extends Offer to Oregon State Transfer Jermod McCoy

The Utes have reached out to Oregon State freshman transfer Jermod McCoy to fill a big roster need after the recent outgoings at cornerback. The Whitehouse,

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 6, 2023

Why Falcons 'Love' Rookie Cornerback Clark Phillips III

The Atlanta Falcons defense has helped carry this team all season as the offense has struggled to click, but one player may have flown under the radar this season. It may surprise some that Arthur Smith recently shared that he loves how a lesser-known defender has performed on that unit this season ...