The Atlanta Falcons have long battled pass rush question marks, and they didn't do as much as many expected to quell those concerns this offseason. Neither of Atlanta's sack leaders from a season ago - Calais Campbell and Bud Dupree, who had 6.5 apiece - are currently on the roster.
When it comes to the Atlanta Falcons this upcoming season, a lot of the football world will see how new quarterback Kirk Cousins is going to do, but some of the focus should be on the weapons around him as well.
The Falcons didn’t make many changes to a roster that went 7-10 last season, but the few they made should be impactful in the win and loss columns, particularly one acquisition.
Here are three reasons why Atlanta should like its chances in 2024.
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.
Coming off two straight disappointing seasons, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is making a strong impression on new head coach Raheem Morris. Speaking to…
PFF labels Kirk Cousins as the X-Factor for the 2024 season, but is it Cousins' shoulders that will hold the weight of the next season for the Atlanta Falcons?
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.
Pitts is finally feeling healthy, and he is optimistic the Falcons' new look and system will help him thrive.
The NFL offseason leaves just about every team optimistic. The Atlanta Falcons have reasons to be positive about their immediate and long-term future because of the moves the franchise made behind center.
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.
We are approaching the most highly anticipated Falcons season in quite some time following the acquisition of Kirk Cousins and the hiring of Raheem Morris.
For the first time in my lifetime, the Falcons have a surplus of quality quarterbacks on the roster. With Michael Vick and Matt Ryan stabilizing the position for two decades, there’s actually been very little poor quarterback play in recent history.
The Atlanta Falcons signed their seventh-rookie draft pick Thursday, agreeing to terms with fourth-round defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, the team announced.
Who will emerge victorious in the contests for roles and roster spots? The Atlanta Falcons camp battles on offense are mostly depth-related, but not so on defense.
The NFL didn’t schedule the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers by accident. The league offices know good and well what transpired a few months ago, pitting Arthur Smith against his former team.
The Atlanta Falcons officially signed fourth-round DE Brandon Dorlus to a rookie contract on Thursday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Atlanta has just one remaining unsigned pick from the 2024 NFL Draft. Dorlus, 23, was a three-year starter at Oregon and earned first-team All-Pac 12 honors in 2023 and 2021.
Atlanta Falcons beat reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. wins 2024 Bill Nunn Jr. Award for his contributions to the coverage of pro football.
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is now just over a week into his first OTA practices as the offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, officially starting the on-field portion of his new job.
With the off-season additions throughout the Atlanta Falcons organization, Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer recognizes Atlanta as a potential turnaround team in 2024.
The Atlanta Falcons will enter the 2024 NFL season with a new head coach in Raheem Morris and quarterback in Kirk Cousins. Many pundits have argued that will make a significant difference for the Falcons in the NFC South this fall.
Former NFL receiver Andre Rison believes that he is the best receiver to ever play in the league.
New Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins remains confident he'll be good to go for the team's regular-season opener.
After a promising rookie season, Andersen's sophomore campaign was derailed by injury.
One of the most shocking picks in the NFL was the Atlanta Falcons selecting Michael Penix in the Top 10. What might Penix thrive at in the next five years?
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has been impressed with the work rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has put in during the offseason workouts. While speaking to reporters last week, Morris talked about how Penix learns in practice.
The 25-year-old pass-rusher was not on the field with teammates when the Falcons convened for OTAs last week.
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