Skip to main content

Falcons

Latest news and updates about the Falcons

RSS Feed

Will the Falcons pay Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts? Takes with Tre’Shon

Will the Falcons pay two of their young stars in Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts this summer? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down Atlanta’s running back and tight end rooms, discussing the starters, depth, and potential areas for improvement on Atlanta’s offense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews […]

Drake London’s Extension Was Inevitable

For years, Atlanta Falcons fans have wondered which receiver would become the face of the franchise since Julio Jones. This past week, the Falcons provided a clear response to those doubts by signing wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension, including $100 million guaranteed. The deal makes London one of the […] The post Drake London’s Extension Was Inevitable appeared first on The Lead .

32 NFL Teams, 32 fantasy football sleepers in 2026

Greetings, Falcoholics! It’s that time of the year again. The 2026 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means it’s fantasy football time. Fantasy owners from around the globe are prepping for their upcoming fantasy league drafts, so I will try to help the best I can. Since 2019, I’ve been predicting top sleepers from each […]

Falcons & Chiefs Complete Trade

The Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs completed a trade, with offensive tackle Wanya Morris heading to Atlanta along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round selection. The deal is a straight pick swap with Morris included. Atlanta is moving up one round in 2027 while adding a player both organizations agreed to find a new home for. Why Both Sides Moved Morris was buried on Kansas City's depth chart heading into 2026 with no realistic path to a starting role...

Chiefs Trade Out-of-Favor Super Bowl Champion to Falcons

Wanya Morris won a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season in 2023. Three years later, however, he and the Kansas City Chiefs had to arrive at a tough decision, as the young offensive tackle dimmed out in a crowded room. Morris has managed to find a new home with the Atlanta Falcons, kicking off […] The post Chiefs Trade Out-of-Favor Super Bowl Champion to Falcons appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts’ Future Remains In Limbo Ahead Of 2026 NFL Season

The Atlanta Falcons have undergone many changes as they continue to head into the Kevin Stefanski era after parting ways with head coach Raheem Morris. One of the next things that could come is the departure of tight end Kyle Pitts.So, will he stay or will he go? Well, there’s a logical argument for both […] The post Falcons TE Kyle Pitts’ Future Remains In Limbo Ahead Of 2026 NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY .

Falcons tackle Storm Norton headed to PUP list

On Thursday afternoon, news broke that the Falcons were trading with the Chiefs for tackle Wanya Morris. A bit later, the team announced tackle Storm Norton is landing on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Norton did not see the field in 2025 after suffering an ankle injury that required surgery last summer. He […]

Falcons Complete Trade with Kansas City Chiefs for 3-Year Offensive Tackle

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and other reports from NFL insiders, the Atlanta Falcons have completed a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday afternoon. Here is what Fowler wrote (via X): “Trade: The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing OT Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, per sources. Morris, who started 16 games for Chiefs, […] The post Falcons Complete Trade with Kansas City Chiefs for 3-Year Offensive Tackle appeared first on HEAVY .

Chiefs trade Wanya Morris to Falcons amid right tackle competition

On Tuesday evening, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the Kansas City Chiefs have had conversations about a potential trade with one player entering the final year of his rookie deal. On Thursday, that trade was executed, according to the same source. According to Fowler, offensive tackle Wanya Morris is being traded to the Atlanta […]

Falcons trade for Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris

With the final session of OTAs wrapping up and mandatory minicamp just a week away, the Atlanta Falcons made a move to bolster their offensive line group. The Falcons are trading for Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Morris, 25, started 16 games for Kansas City since being drafted in […]

Chiefs trade offensive tackle to Falcons amid OTAs

While the Kansas City Chiefs have high hopes for a receiver, the Falcons paid plenty of cash to their best. And these teams found more common ground Thursday with the Chiefs trading an offensive tackle to the Falcons amid the team’s OTAs, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. “Trade: The Kansas City […] The post Chiefs trade offensive tackle to Falcons amid OTAs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Falcons Reacts Survey: Top contributing wide receiver in 2026

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Falcons had to be aggressive in adding talent at the wide receiver position this offseason. […]

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Opening day rivalry shootout

For the second consecutive season, one of the NFL’s best rivalries was on the opening week slate in 2014. The Falcons and Saints were squaring off again to start the year after New Orleans narrowly beat them the previous season. The game would be in Atlanta this time around, which felt needed after how disastrous […]

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Opening day rivalry shootout

For the second consecutive season, one of the NFL’s best rivalries was on the opening week slate in 2014. The Falcons and Saints were squaring off again to start the year after New Orleans narrowly beat them the previous season. The game would be in Atlanta this time around, which felt needed after how disastrous […]

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson ‘loves’ detail-oriented Declan Doyle’s offense, per NFL Insider

The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era for the 2026 season under head coach Kevin Stefanski. This transition raises important questions about the long-term structure of the roster. In a recent analysis on potential blockbuster trades before the deadline, ESPN’s Dan Graziano suggested an intriguing scenario involving standout tight end Kyle Pitts. Currently, Pitts […] The post Ravens’ Lamar Jackson ‘loves’ detail-oriented Declan Doyle’s offense, per NFL Insider appeared first on ClutchPoi...

John Harbaugh Offers Positive Update About Malik Nabers’ Rehab Ahead of Final Minicamp Practice

The New York Giants got Cam Skattebo back Tuesday, and Big Blue fans are now waiting with bated breath for a positive Malik Nabers update. They got one Wednesday. Giants head coach John Harbaugh offered an optimistic view about Nabers’ recovery from his torn ACL, saying he is “making real good progress” and that he […] The post John Harbaugh Offers Positive Update About Malik Nabers’ Rehab Ahead of Final Minicamp Practice appeared first on HEAVY .

Yes, the Falcons’ 1977 Grits Blitz defense really was the NFL’s best

Throughout NFL history, most of the greatest defenses have had their own great nicknames. The Purple People Eaters. The Fearsome Foursome. The Steel Curtain. The Monsters of the Midway. The Legion of Boom. Atlanta Falcons fans know all about the Grits Blitz defense of 1977, designed by head coach Leeman Bennett, defensive line coach Jim […]

Falcons’ Drake London drops bars after signing $141 million contract extension

Recently, the Atlanta Falcons made headlines when they signed wide receiver Drake London to a massive $141 million contract extension. The move keeps London in Atlanta over the long haul and signals the team’s trust in him to be their number one wide receiver for the next several years to come. Now, London has spoken […] The post Falcons’ Drake London drops bars after signing $141 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Penix Jr. gets encouraging injury update before Falcons minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons are just over three months away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season, which will begin in early September. The Falcons have had a busy offseason, headlined by the signing of Tua Tagovailoa, who joins Michael Penix Jr. in the team’s quarterback room. Penix Jr. missed the home stretch of last season […] The post Michael Penix Jr. gets encouraging injury update before Falcons minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints .