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A long eight months has led to this. The 2026 Falcons have a new coaching staff, front office, and Matt Ryan as the new football overlord, plus a ton of additions via free agency, the draft, and undrafted free agent signings. This was always going to be an interesting and impactful cutdown process, and sure […]
Per the NFL transaction wire, the Falcons claimed three players on Monday: former Jaguars LB Yasir Abdullah, former Seahawks OLB Jared Ivey and former T Cameron Williams off waivers from the Eagles. Atlanta will need to make three corresponding moves to clear space on its 53-man roster for this crew. Williams, 23, was a sixth-round […] The post Falcons Claimed Three Players Off Waiver Wire appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Braves jump back into the top five in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers do not look unstoppable right now. Will the Dodgers find their rhythm in the playoffs and make another deep postseason run? The chances of that happening remain high, but, at the moment, the Dodgers are stumbling in our MLB Power Rankings while the Atlanta Braves are moving up. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 26: Braves’ sweep over Dodgers tightens NL race appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s been an unbelievable year for a slew of the Braves youngest and most talented prospects — one that is set to make 2027 a very exciting season, as we could start discussing some of these guys making their MLB debuts. Eric Hartman The 20-year-old Hartman made history over the weekend, becoming the first minor-league […]
As the contract situation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. is ongoing, the fanbase is wondering when it will be resolved and if it will be resolved before Week 1 on Sept. 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. While a Porter return for the Steelers is on the table, especially after being activated off […] The post Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh insider makes Joey Porter Jr. prediction amid ‘doom and gloom’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There had been rumors for months, largely fanned by Fox’s Jordan Schultz, that the Chicago Bears were looking to move Gervon Dexter. Over the weekend, those rumors materialized as there were reports that Dexter was on the move and headed to the Atlanta Falcons. The trade makes some sense. Dexter’s in the last year of […]
Two series sweeps, a six-game win streak, and a lot of momentum to face the San Francisco Giants… can Bryce Elder continue this run for the Atlanta Braves? Elder is currently boasting a 3.95 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. His last start against the Dodgers didn’t go well, with eight hits allowed and three earned […]
The regular season is winding down and the Atlanta Braves are in pole position to get back on top of the NL East as champions once again. With that being said, there’s still no coronation being planned as there will be seven games in September alone between the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies and due […]
A seven-game win streak has the Braves’ playoff odds looking much more encouraging than they did a week ago. They’re right back in the thick of the race for a first-round bye and the top overall seed in the National League, but at the same time, the NL East crown is far from a sure […]
Za’Darius Smith is in Atlanta with a purpose. After enduring significant personal losses, the three-time Pro Bowler returns to the sport ready to do what he does best. Overpowering offensive linemen and sacking quarterbacks are two things Smith has done for several years. The Falcons’ defensive line desperately needs it with Jalon Walker out for […]
Buddy Hield and Corey Kispert - two Atlanta Hawks acquired just before last season's trade deadline - could be out the door soon.
The Dodgers took their lumps on the road, dropping four of six games in Atlanta and Detroit. Most importantly they dropped all three games to the Braves, squandering the lead the Dodgers previously held over Atlanta for the race to one of the top two seeds in the National League postseason. Offense was the key […]
Injuries have been a problem in Atlanta over the last several seasons, but nobody has been plagued more than the Braves’ young pitchers. That unavoidable truth took another nasty turn over the weekend, when it was announced both Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will go under the knife again. Waldrep will have Tommy John surgery, […]
Atlanta is 13th in the waiver order, which means they have a decent chance of snagging a couple of useful players that have been waived by other teams…assuming they want any. Who might they go after? We’re still learning this coaching staff and front office’s preferences, but there’s a handful of names that spring readily […]
Less than three months is all it took for the Atlanta Falcons to decide that offensive tackle Wanya Morris was not what they needed. As NFL teams scrambled to get their rosters down to 53 players before the league-mandated deadline, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Sunday that the Atlanta Falcons are waiving Morris, just months […] The post Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Cut by NFC Rival Months After Joining Them in Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jay Huff is an easy trade target for an Atlanta Hawks team in need of interior defense - if two things line up for the Hawks next season.
You know what they say: turn your weaknesses into bigger weaknesses. Well, I’ve never heard that, but that’s what the Chicago Bears are ostensibly doing after trading starting defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick. The former Bears second-round pick from the 2023 NFL Draft has […]
NFL pre-season action wrapped up over the weekend and Sunday was the roster cut deadline. We want to give you an update on former Orange hoping to land roster spots this season. Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams Williams did not play against the Packers and we’ll see if he’s active for Arizona’s opening game. Atlanta Falcons: […]
The Falcons made a significant trade two weeks before the start of the regular season, acquiring defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. in return for a fifth-round pick and cornerback Clark Phillips III. The move received an A- grade from the folks over at ESPN, with the Bears receiving a C. “This a good get for […]
According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons hope to get a new deal done with recently acquired DT Gervon Dexter. Atlanta sent a 2027 fifth-round pick and CB Clark Phillips to Chicago in exchange for Dexter on the roster cutdown deadline yesterday, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal in […] The post Falcons Hoping To Get New Contract Done With DT Gervon Dexter appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It’s crazy how quickly things can change in Major League Baseball. A week ago, it felt like the Braves’ entire season was slipping away. Seven wins later, they’re right back in the conversation for the No. 1 seed in the National League. The Braves are coming off back-to-back sweeps of the Dodgers and Rockies, highlighted […]
It was an absolute action-packed day down on the farm, as all four teams in Atlanta’s system put up a respectable day both on the mound and at the plate. (67-64) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (58-72) Louisville Bats 5 Box Score Despite attempting a late-inning comeback, Gwinnett ultimately came up short, losing by one run on […]
Last year, we had the Icy Hot Bowl for the matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons might need a similar billing, as both teams enter the 2026 season tied for the oldest team in the NFL. In PhillyVoice’s Jimmy Kempski’s annual rankings of the […]
The Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster has been released, and there’s plenty to glean. The team made surprising cuts, boasts some unusual position total counts, and has given fans some hope about injury progress. Here are the most interesting storylines from the initial 53-man roster. 4 Quarterbacks It was confirmed that Jack Strand would make […]