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Atlanta Falcons Add Former Training Camp Signing to Practice Squad

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are setting their eyes on Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, with a looming showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Kaden Elliss on his Mentality: “Chase Being the Best Every Day”

The Atlanta Falcons might have “the NFL’s best kept secret” in Kaden Elliss. During his two seasons in Atlanta, Elliss has registered 273 tackles (167 solo, 106 assisted), 22 quarterback hits, 19 tackles for losses, nine sacks, six passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble .

Elijah Wilkinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 31

Elijah Wilkinson Ready to be 'Next Man Up' For Falcons Offensive Line

The Atlanta Falcons lost starting right tackle Kaleb McGary for the season to a lower leg injury just weeks after the veteran lineman signed a two-year, $30 million extension ($17.99 million guaranteed).

Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 31

New Falcons Lineman Already Raving About Michael Penix Jr.

While speaking to the Atlanta sports media for the first time since getting traded to the Atlanta Falcons, offensive tackle Michael Jarrell struggled to remember former All-Pro edge rusher Vic Beasley.

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.

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How many of the 24 NFL players to record at least 30 sacks since the 2021 season can you name in five minutes?

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Kyle Pitts News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 30

CBS Sports Suggests High Hopes Remain for Falcons TE Kyle Pitts

Tight end Kyle Pitts appears to be on his last chance with the Atlanta Falcons. The 2025 NFL season is the fifth-year option of Pitts' rookie contract.

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.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 29

Falcons Tackle Confident in Future Super Bowl Appearance

The Atlanta Falcons lost starting right tackle Kaleb McGary for the season with an injury. With backup Storm Norton out for six to eight weeks with injuries

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

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.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 29

Popular Sports Talk Show Predicts Falcons Win Division

The Atlanta Falcons have not won the NFC South since 2016, the year they made it all the way to the Super Bowl. Last year, it looked like the Falcons might finally win the division again for the first time in eight years.

Kyle Pitts News / Sporting News / August 29

Falcons trading Kyle Pitts has a $10.878 million contract problem

Atlanta has some work to do.

Drake London News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 29

Falcons' London Has One Simple Goal for 2025: 'Win'

The Atlanta Falcons got out to a hot start during the 2024 season, starting 6-3 with two prolific wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It looked like the

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 29

Atlanta Falcons Release Uniform Plan for 2025

ATLANTA, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons have officially released their plan for jersey colors coming into the 2025 NFL season. Their standard home black jerseys or white away jerseys will be worn in all but three games this season.

Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL Analysis Network / August 29

Michael Penix Jr. shares excitement for return of Falcons WR, ‘he takes it serious’

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to become less one-dimensional in 2025. Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts will be the feature players, but finding players to contribute around them will be paramount in helping turn things around.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Bijan Robinson News / Pro Football Talk / August 29

Bijan Robinson: We're not looking ahead this year, focus is on the next week

When news came this week that right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss the entire season, it was easy to wonder what that might do to the Falcons' chances of winning the NFC South or making the playoffs.

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Atlanta Falcons News / BBC Sport / August 29

'Complacent' Castleford need to get rid of 'rot' - Chester

Castleford Tigers interim head coach Chris Chester says "a little bit of rot has set in" after their 46-6 thumping at Leigh - a fifth straight loss.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 28

One former Atlanta Falcon Replaces Another in San Francisco

The final week of August is one of the busiest weeks in the NFL, and the Atlanta Falcons have been busy trying to flesh out their roster. The same can

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

Could the Falcons get creative in their attempt to protect Michael Penix?

The feeling of excitement surrounding the Falcons has subsided a bit over the last week and been replaced with concern for the safety of Michael Penix Jr.

Bralen Trice News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Falcons place Bralen Trice on IR; Xavier Watts, Billy Bowman in line for starting roles

Bralen Trice missed his entire rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he will not be available at the start of the coming campaign. The 2024 third-rounder was placed on injured reserve on Thursday.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 28

Falcons sign S Jordan Fuller, place LB Bralen Trice on IR

The Atlanta Falcons signed safety Jordan Fuller to the active roster Thursday and placed linebacker Bralen Trice on injured reserve with an ailing knee.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

Confirmed: Falcons will have two rookies starting in the secondary

Immediately after the draft, this year’s class was viewed as one that could potentially reshape the Atlanta Falcons defense. Terry Fontenot selected defensive players with each of the team’s first four picks, and all four of them are set up to be major contributors as rookies.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

Falcons practice squad littered with intriguing names

On Wednesday, the Falcons announced most of their 17-man practice squad. A lot of people hoped to see undrafted free agents Nick Nash and Cobee Bryant make the roster.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Falcons Sign 14 Players To Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons announced Wednesday that they’ve officially signed 14 players to their practice squad following roster cuts. The full list includes: WR Chris Blair CB Cobee Bryant WR Dylan Drummond OL Joshua Gray S Ronnie Harrison CB C.J.

Kyle Pitts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Falcons rumors: Why a Kyle Pitts trade wouldn’t be a shock

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 season, in which Michael Penix Jr. will lead the team as the starting quarterback. The Falcons’ wide receiver room is currently a bit of a question mark, with Darnell Mooney and multiple other players currently dealing with injury.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Falcons part ways with former first-round pick, trim roster to 53

The Falcons trimmed their roster down to 53 players.

Falcons lose key offensive lineman for the season

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Kaleb McGary News / Field Level Media / August 26

Falcons place RT Kaleb McGary on season-ending IR

After suffering a lower left leg injury during practice last week, Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and will miss the entire 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 27