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Insider says surprising team could draft Michael Penix Jr. in 'curveball' move

It remains to be seen how early the Washington product will hear his name called.

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Defense, Defense, and more Defense for Falcons in latest mock draft

The NFL Draft is here, which means Falcons mocks are flooding in, and I want to highlight a few of my favorites. This one from PFF has Atlanta doing what many fans have been begging the club to do for years — defense, defense, and more defense.

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Should the Falcons seriously consider this draft prospect?

There’s more than one way to skin a cat, and there’s more than one way to improve the Falcons pass rush. A defense’s pass rush is comprised of two main components — pressure and coverage.

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Marc Raimondi

Falcons fielding more calls than usual for No. 8 draft pick

With possibly four QBs expected to go early, quality players will fall and create trade possibilities.

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Terry Fontenot admits Falcons receiving a lot of calls for #8 pick

Despite all of the rumors and reports, nobody, not even the Falcons, is quite sure who will be joining the organization during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.

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Falcons Reacts Survey: Will the Falcons trade back from No. 8?

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It’s nearly here. The moment we’ve all been waiting for.

The 2024 NFL Draft.

This week, it’s probably not surprising that we have a...

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Kevin Knight

Final Falcons draft predictions and mock draft

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With just days to go until the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off, we’re here is here to deliver our final predictions for the Falcons, including a full 7-round mock draft with our best guess at Atlanta’s plans.

The end is nigh. With just days to go until the 2024 NFL Draft, the time has come for my final Atlanta Falcons mock draft of this draft cycle. This will be the one where I try my hardest to predict what the team will do—and I’ll be pretty...

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Adam Schefter reveals new information on Falcons tampering case

As the Falcons prepared for the NFL Draft, there was a dark cloud over their head as the league continued its investigation into the allegations that Atlanta had tampered with Kirk Cousins.

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Matthew Chambers

Schefter: NFL not expected to complete tampering investigation this week

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The draft picks are safe.

The Falcons got a rare piece of good news ahead of the draft. That news is the team should retain all of its draft picks for the 2024 NFL draft in light of the NFL’s investigation into tampering.

The Falcons look likely to lose something in its pursuit of new quarterback Kirk Cousins after the passer mentioned an impermissible discussion with the team trainer and a PR rep during the legal tampering period....

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No Resolution Into Eagles & Falcons Tampering Investigation This Week

Adam Schefter reports that per the NFL, the league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week.

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Will Rahem Morris cause Terry Fontenot to change Falcons draft M.O.?

The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and the rumor mill is flowing, especially surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and their 8th overall pick. Much of the weekend and the next few days will be filled with a lot of smoke.

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Latest NFL news gives Falcons a sigh of relief but it’s only temporary

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to be in the clear, for now.  According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league is still reviewing possible tampering

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Matt Ryan, former MVP, retires as an Atlanta Falcon from the NFL after 15-year long career

After a grand 15-year-long career, which is highly regarded as Hall of Famer worthy, Matt Ryan has officially retired from the NFL, at the age of 38. The

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Michael Penix, Falcons rumors seem to be more smoke than fire

Dallas Turner or Laiatu Latu? Who are the Falcons going to draft? A few days away from Thursday’s first round and it’s anyone’s best guess. However, I feel very strongly that it won’t be Michael Penix.

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Atlanta Falcons Could Make Surprising Move At Quarterback

The Atlanta Falcons have secured a promising new franchise quarterback, though they’re mindful that his tenure with the team might be short-lived. Kirk Cousins, their current quarterback, faces age-related concerns, compounded by a recent significant injury that could potentially delay his return to the field.

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Falcons expected to face more significant tampering punishment than Eagles

Arthur Blank said he did not believe the Falcons tampered with Kirk Cousins, but it does seem likely the team will face a punishment of some sort in the wake of its high-profile quarterback addition.

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Falcons NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of Atlanta’s selections for every round

The NFL Draft is nearly here, and the Falcons have the opportunity to bring in a class that can propel them from postseason contenders to a legitimate Super Bowl threat.

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Falcons give the fans what they want in latest NFL mock draft

It's draft week, which means these NFL mock drafts are almost done with -- well until people attempt to drop their way too early 2025 mock drafts next Monday.

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Mike Florio says Falcons will be docked this draft pick for tampering

The NFL is investigating the Falcons for their role in tampering with then-free agent Kirk Cousins. Most recently, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that a conclusion could be reached as early as this week and punishment will be dolled out.

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NFL draft pundit hears Falcons are interested in trading down from 8th pick

Mock drafts, mock drafts, and more mock drafts as we approach Thursday’s first round. The Falcons hold the 8th pick, and there are no shortage of options for Terry Fontenot.

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