Atlanta reaches for way to bolster long-sagging Atlanta pass rush

Coach Raheem Morris likes long-armed defensive linemen, so the Falcons filled their coach's desire.

Kirk Cousins reportedly left Vikings because of plan to draft his replacement

Despite Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell’s desire to keep him around, quarterback Kirk Cousins bolted to the Falcons during free agency, and now we know why.

NFL Insider Reveals Shocking Reason Kirk Cousins Left Vikings

Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, ending his six-year run with the Minnesota Vikings. Many expected Cousins to return to the Vikings, but as time passed, it became more and more obvious that Cousins’ tenure in Minnesota was coming to an end.

Falcons 2024 Draft Class Grade: 'D is for dumbfounding'

Most media pundits have taken their turn using the Falcons as a verbal punching bag this offseason, most recently over their decision to draft Michael Penix with their top pick.

Kirk Cousins May Have A Beef With Falcons For This Reason

The Atlanta Falcons made one of the biggest splashes in NFL free agency back in March, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million deal.

Falcons QB room is 'unquestionably the league’s most improved'

The Falcons are going to continue to dominate headlines until some resolution is met with their quarterbacks, regardless of what happens. Atlanta has made their bed and must lie in it now.

New wrinkle revealed in Falcons, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix saga

When the Falcons decided to draft Michael Penix with their top pick, it shocked the NFL world, including Kirk Cousins. The $180 million free agent was reportedly taken back and annoyed.

NFC Notes: Tom Brady, Kirk Cousins, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht believes that the strong leadership and good mix of players on the roster have kept Tampa Bay in contention after the retirement of QB Tom Brady.

Kirk Cousins reportedly had noteworthy reason for leaving Vikings

Cousins reportedly made his move partly because of this factor.

Analyzing Michael Penix and the Falcons UDFA class with Thor Nystrom

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The Falcons created a stir in the league with their 2024 NFL Draft class, and host Kevin Knight is joined by Joe Patrick to continue the discussion on the selection of Michael Penix Jr., the trade-up for Ruke Orhorhoro, and the overall future-focused draft class.

Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! With the dust finally settling on the Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft class, host Kevin Knight is joined...

Longtime Veteran May Sign with NFC Contender

Longtime veteran and former Atlanta Falcon defensive end, Calais Campbell may sign with NFC contender the Dallas Cowboys before the 2024 NFL season. The veteran said he is open to returning to play in his 17th season in the league.

Falcons make PFF’s list of most and least improved units after the 2024 NFL Draft

The Falcons came into the NFL Draft with two glaring holes that most pundits believed they’d address with their four picks in the top 100. Atlanta needed another cornerback as well as multiple defensive linemen.

Atlanta Falcons Expecting Massive Leap From One Key Player

The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for a big season, with hopes soaring despite their 7-10 record over each of the past three years. The buzz is all about their bold moves, particularly the acquisition of quarterback Kirk Cousins, seen as the catalyst to elevate the team back to the playoffs.

The Falcons are betting on young, unproven players to fill big voids

The Falcons clearly feel that Kirk Cousins made them contenders, referencing throughout the offseason that the quarterback position ultimately held the 2023 team back.

A look at the Falcons post-draft offensive depth chart

The Falcons brought in an eight-man draft class, headlined by Michael Penix. Atlanta is toeing a fine line with their approach at the quarterback position this offseason.

Breaking down the post-draft depth chart on defense for the Falcons

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The Falcons have question marks dotting the defense, but a strong base to work with.

The Atlanta Falcons improved a year on the defensive side of the ball, though they cratered late in a way that put a dark cloud over that side of the ball thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness. The challenge this year won’t just be sustaining those modest gains, but exceeding them, ensuring the expected offensive improvement for Atlanta doesn’t go to waste.

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Falcons fans split on whether Atlanta was a winner in the 2024 NFL Draft

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After a week to consider the Falcons’ 2024 NFL Draft class, Atlanta’s fans are nearly evenly split on whether or not the team came away a winner.

The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Atlanta Falcons certainly created a stir in league with their selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at 8. It has since come out that as many as three teams were trying to trade into the top-10 for Penix, per NFL Network’s James Palmer, so perhaps the pick wasn’t...

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. wants to show how 'very unique' talents set him apart from rest of 2024 NFL Draft QBs

The Atlanta Falcons made perhaps the most shocking move not only in the 2024 NFL Draft, but in recent NFL Draft history, when they selected Michael Penix Jr.

Chad Johnson Defends Penix Jr. Pick amid Kirk Cousins Falcons Rumors: 'Common Sense'

The Atlanta Falcons have found at least one prominent NFL figure who believes they made the right pick selecting Michael Penix Jr. in last month's NFL draft.…

Despite $180 million QB, Falcons are still one-foot-in, one-foot-out

Ever since Terry Fontenot took over for Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons have seemingly been making it up as they go along, just a complete scatterbrain operation.