How 2 Atlanta Falcons Went From 'Polar Opposites' to Close Friends, Wedding Guests
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner and his wife, Sydney, were walking through a suburban Atlanta grocery store with their son, Henry, on May 13 when Charlie's phone rang.
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Raheem Morris News/ Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 20
Atlanta Falcons Day 3 Rookie Tabbed to 'Thrive' Under Raheem Morris
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons' rookie class has drawn a wide range of reviews, though the most common centers are long-term optimism with short-term skepticism surrounding the group's ability to make an immediate impact.
Atlanta Falcons News/ The Falcoholic / July 20
Falcons training camp begins next week ![Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10) Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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After a busy spring and a quiet start to summer, the Falcons are gearing up for a big season. We’re so close. The Atlanta Falcons are less than a week
Kirk Cousins News/ ClutchPoints / July 19
The full story behind Kirk Cousins’ Vikings breakup
Breakups are never easy, even between a franchise like the Minnesota Vikings and Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. But now that Cousins is under center for the Atlanta Falcons and the Vikings have handed the reins to rookie J.J.
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.
Arnold Ebiketie News/ Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 19
Falcons Arnold Ebiketie Attends High-Profile Pass Rush Retreat
The Atlanta Falcons defense is looking for answers in the pass rush department in 2024. They were in the bottom third of all NFL teams with 42 total sacks last season (doubling their woeful 2022 number).
Atlanta Falcons News/ Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 19
Two Falcons Ranked Among 50 Best NFL Players
New Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins continues to get overlooked on media summer ranking lists. But two Falcons players did receive recent recognition from Pro Football Focus.
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.
Atlanta Falcons News/ The Falcoholic / July 19
4 surprise cut candidates for the Atlanta Falcons ![Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (20) Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (20)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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These four players, while familiar names for fans, could find themselves on the roster bubble. It’s never fun predicting job losses, but not everyone can make the team.
Taylor Heinicke News/ Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 19
Taylor Heinicke Trade Value, Top Destinations Revealed
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke signed as a free agent prior to the 2023 season knowing his role was to be the backup to Desmond Ridder. Heinicke ended up starting four games for the Falcons as Ridder struggled as a first-year starting quarterback in the NFL.
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.
Jalen Mayfield News/ SportsTalkATL / July 18
Falcons drafting Jalen Mayfield continues to look awful
Terry Fontenot has had a lot of success in free agency, but his track record in the draft is inconsistent at best. The Falcons GM’s biggest blunder at this point is Jalen Mayfield.
Michael Penix Jr. News/ Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 18
Michael Penix Jr. is the Future, Good Insurance for the Present
This past April, the Atlanta Falcons shocked the world by selecting Michael Penix Jr. as the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of the University of Washington.
Atlanta Falcons News/ SportsTalkATL / July 18
Falcons announce dates for throwback uniforms
The Falcons have officially announced the dates they’ll be wearing their beloved throwback uniforms, against the Saints (9/29), Buccaneers (10/3), and Giants (12/22).
Atlanta Falcons News/ The Falcoholic / July 18
Falcons announce three dates for throwback uniforms in 2024 ![Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (31) Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (31)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Falcons will provide an early Christmas present for fans, along with a couple of early fall dates. If you love the throwback uniforms, you’ll be delighted to hear that the Atlanta Falcons will be wearing them three times during the 2024 season.
Atlanta Falcons News/ The Falcoholic / July 18
Falcons hosting fan cruise in 2025 ![Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (33) Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (33)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Adventure Awaits, Mateys! Do you enjoy cruises? Do you enjoy or even just tolerate the Atlanta Falcons? Well, do I have news for you! The Atlanta Falcons have introduced the inaugural Falcons Fan Cruise, setting sail in 2025.
Bijan Robinson News/ Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 18
Atlanta Falcons Prioritizing Bijan Robinson: 'Get the Ball as Much as You Can'
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has set the bar high for his second season, targeting 2,000 yards. And Robinson's new head coach, Raheem Morris, plans on giving him the opportunity to produce at a high clip.
Atlanta Falcons News/ SportsTalkATL / July 17
The Falcons should be calling this free agent’s phone
The Falcons report to training camp next week, but there’s still a glaring hole on the roster that needs to be filled. Defensively, Raheem Morris is relying on a lot of young, unproven players.
Michael Penix Jr. News/ Sporting News / July 17
Seahawks likely facing Kirk Cousins, not Michael Penix Jr. in Week 7 ![Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (39) Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (39)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Apparently they are committed to sitting Penix and letting him learn behind Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons News/ NFL Draft on SI / July 17
Michael Penix Jr. leaving a positive impression on fellow Falcons QB thus far
We are far enough removed from the shock value of the Atlanta Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. in the top-10 of the 2024 NFL Draft. And now we can move onto how Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News/ SportsTalkATL / July 17
Bleacher Report believes Falcons star could reset market with new contract
The Falcons are gearing up for training camp in a couple of weeks, but there’s still a looming contract extension that needs to be completed this offseason.
Kyle Pitts News/ Yardbarker / July 16
Falcons planning to use Kyle Pitts as more than just TE
Using the 6-foot-6, 245-pound Pitts outside of his traditional TE role would allow the Falcons to take advantage of his 4.4 speed and create matchup problems against smaller, slower cornerbacks.
NFC: Let's gauge pressure for each team's rookie class
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The 'Atlanta Falcons head coaches' quiz
Rondale Moore News/ NFL Analysis Network / July 15
New Falcons Playmaker Lands Rough Take From NFL Analyst
The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2024 NFL campaign with a new-look offense, thanks primarily to the addition of Kirk Cousins under center. However, the Falcons did make some other moves in an attempt to bolster their offense this offseason, such as trading for wide receiver Rondale Moore.
Kyle Pitts News/ NFL Analysis Network / July 15
Falcons’ Insider Reveals Team’s Major Plans For Kyle Pitts In 2024
Kyle Pitts has been one of the most unique players in the NFL but has failed to hit his potential since being the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL draft. However, it seems the new coaching staff of the Atlanta Falcons is ready to try to unlock him entering his fourth season.
Kyle Pitts News/ Larry Brown Sports / July 14
Falcons planning to use Kyle Pitts at two positions
Pitts has not made the impact in the passing game over the past two years that the Falcons hoped he would.
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Atlanta Falcons News/ Yardbarker / July 16
NFL futures: Two Atlanta Falcons bets to place
Yardbarker NFL expert Griffin Carroll is going through available futures for each NFL team and picking two of his favorites. Here are GriffyBets' picks for the Atlanta Falcons.
The 'Atlanta Falcons head coaches' quiz
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Atlanta Falcons News/ Yardbarker / July 11
Insider expands on why Falcons could replace Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. in 2025
The Falcons signing Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract less than two months before they acquired Penix with such a valuable draft asset remains arguably the most curious development of the NFL offseason.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson breaks silence on Kirk Cousins joining Falcons
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz
Drake London News/ Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Falcons WR Drake London warns NFL about team's new offense
The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of offensive pieces. They just have to utilize them in the right way.
Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Atlanta Falcons
How much would a contract extension for Falcons' A.J. Terrell be?
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Atlanta Falcons history' quiz