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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 26
Falcons make three moves to improve their salary cap situation
The Falcons entered the offseason with no money to spend, so in order to bring in any free agents, they had to find ways to open up some cap space. We already knew one of those moves was extending left tackle Jake Matthews.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Falcons Agree to Two-Year, $45M Extension With Former Texas A&M Aggie
The Atlanta Falcons are ensuring stability on their offensive line for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a two-year, $45 million contract extension with longtime left tackle Jake Matthews, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 10
Atlanta Falcons Free Agency Tracker 2025 - Shocking Player Release
The contact period for NFL free agency opens at Noon on Monday. We have all of the latest news and notes regarding the Atlanta Falcons including a table at the bottom that keeps track 3/9 9:00 p.m.
The 'NFL MVPs' quiz
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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / March 10
Falcons salary cap implications of Jake Matthews extension
Late last night, the Falcons first significant move of the offseason was announced, a two-year extension for their stalwart offense tackle Jake Matthews that will pay him $45 million.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / March 10
Report: Falcons, OT Jake Matthews agree on 2-year, $45 million contract extension
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with left tackle Jake Matthews for $45 million, the NFL Network reported on Sunday night.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 9
Falcons Create Cap Space With Jakes Matthew Extension: Report
The Atlanta Falcons don't currently have any room with the salary cap to sign NFL free agents. That's a problem with free agency beginning this week. But general manager Terry Fontenot has a few roster moves he can execute to create salary space.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9
Falcons, veteran OL agree on extension
Although the Michael Penix Jr. ascent no longer makes him a blindside blocker, the Falcons are planning for the veteran tackle to help guide the young quarterback during his rookie-contract years.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9
Falcons Signing LT Jake Matthews To Two-Year, $45M Extension
Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Falcons have agreed to a two-year extension with LT Jake Matthews worth $45 million. Matthews had two years remaining on his current deal which included base salaries of $15,500,000 this year and next.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25
Falcons to meet with Drew Dalman; Grady Jarrett available in trade?
Poised to be one of the top free agent offensive linemen available, Drew Dalman expressed interest in staying with the Falcons. The team will now take a look at what it will take to make that happen.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 26
2 Falcons Limited in Practice with Injuries, OL Jake Matthews Welcomes Second Child
The Atlanta Falcons practiced indoors Thursday amidst challenging weather conditions due to Hurricane Helene -- but the team was without several key players.
Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / September 2
Falcons announce 2024 team captains 
Four of the Atlanta’s best players are named the team’s 2024 team captains. The Atlanta Falcons have announced offensive tackle Jake Matthews, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, safety Jessie Bates III, and quarterback Kirk Cousins as their 2024 team captains.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 5
Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons will forever be haunted by their Super Bowl LI loss to the New England Patriots, but that takes nothing away from the stellar careers of QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones and LT Jake Matthews.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 3
Falcons Offense Will Soar as Far as Offensive Tackles Take Them
There are plenty of exciting storylines surrounding the Atlanta Falcons , as training camp is just in a few short weeks. A story that may not be talked about enough is the state of the Falcons offensive line.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 1
An optimist's guide to the 2024 Atlanta Falcons
Here are three reasons why Atlanta should like its chances in 2024.
Atlanta Falcons News / The 33rd Team / April 30
Michael Penix Jr. Selection Sends Terrible Message to NFL Veterans
“That’s it. I’m not going up there once the entire offseason,” one starter told me when I called him in 2005 to tell him the news that the Buffalo Bills had released our quarterback Drew Bledsoe.
Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / February 24, 2024
Grady Jarrett and Jake Matthews could be in legendary company by the end of 2024
Two franchise greats should finish the year in rareified air. The Atlanta Falcons have future franchise icons on their roster right now, even if we’re not exactly sure who out of the group of Bijan Robinson, Drake London, A.J.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2023
NFC South Week 15 predictions: Falcons, Saints get back to .500
The Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers are in a three-way tie for first entering Week 15, but that won't last.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2022
Falcons OT Jake Matthews building on league-best ironman streak
Having just turned 30 in February, Matthews has plenty of football ahead of him. With the Falcons slated for seven more games in 2022, the left tackle will have plenty of more run to build on his streak.
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