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Saturday Night Open Thread: And so it begins…
The NFL season starts on Wednesday with Seattle and the *Cheatriots kicking things off with a Super Bowl rematch on… (checks notes)… a Wednesday. We are just over one week from our Steelers’ opener against the Falcons! This 6-pack of questions is here to get the conversation going, and also let us know what you’re eating/drinking! […]
49ers Placed DE Sam Okuayinonu On IR, Signed DE Khalid Kareem
Per Pro Football Talk, the 49ers placed DE Sam Okuayinonu on injured reserve and officially signed DE Khalid Kareem off the Falcons’ practice squad to replace him. The 49ers used the original-round tender on Okuayinonu, which will cost them $3.5 million fully guaranteed for the 2026 season. Okuayinonu, 27, signed on with the Titans as […] The post 49ers Placed DE Sam Okuayinonu On IR, Signed DE Khalid Kareem appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa Will Have A “Short Leash” If Named Starter
Ian Rapoport said during a recent media appearance that Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa would have a “short leash” if he is named the starter, which will be based in part on the health of QB Michael Penix Jr. Tagovailoa struggled in the team’s final preseason game, prompting some to wonder whether the Falcons hope Penix […] The post Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa Will Have A “Short Leash” If Named Starter appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Falcons lose Khalid Kareem to 49ers, sign Bralen Trice to practice squad
Khalid Kareem was a Falcon again for a very short while, but that time has ended. The San Francisco 49ers have poached Kareem off Atlanta’s practice squad to help with a decimated group of edge rushers, and the Falcons have replaced him on the practice squad with another familiar face in Bralen Trice. Kareem spent […]
Steelers Are The NFL’s Final Team In The Dark Over Which Week One Quarterback They’ll Face
The Pittsburgh Steelers know they’ll be hosting the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday. They still don’t know which quarterback they’ll face. The Falcons are the NFL’s only team yet to declare a Week One starter, meaning Pittsburgh remains the lone team not to know who they’ll face. Several teams entered training camp with varying questions about […]
Falcons don’t have a QB controversy; they have a leadership vacuum
The Atlanta Falcons are the only NFL team still trying to figure out who their starting quarterback will be for Week 1. It’s unprecedented to be this late in the process and still not have figured out whether Michael Penix or Tua Tagovailoa will be their guy. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network recently reported that […]
Falcons announce 2 defensive sets for Ring of Honor induction
The Atlanta Falcons announced some big news heading into the NFL season opener. The team announced that Bill Fralic and John Abraham will be inducted into the Ring of Honor this season. The Falcons posted the news on their official X, formerly Twitter, account with the caption that read, “This season, Bill Fralic and John […] The post Falcons announce 2 defensive sets for Ring of Honor induction appeared first on ClutchPoints .
‘He Can’t Pass Pro Right Now’: Kaboly Updates Dunker’s Development
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected two offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft in their continued youth movement on the line. They took OT Max Iheanachor with their first-round pick, and they could potentially start him in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Steelers then followed that up later in the draft by selecting G […]
49ers News: Keion White is a quote machine
49ers poach former 5th-round pick from the Falcons’ practice squad; place Sam Okuayinonu on the IR“It’s as close to a 1-for-1 swap as it gets. Kareem is 6’4”, 268 pounds. Okuayinonu is 6’1”, 269 pounds. Kareem came into the NFL with his arm length in the 83rd percentile and his hands in the 95th percentile. […]
When fans should expect Falcons to name their Week 1 starting quarterback
The race for the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback job between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. is going down to the wire ahead of the season opener for the 2026 NFL season. Tagovailoa prepares for the seventh season of his NFL career, his first with the Falcons. He spent the first six years with the […] The post When fans should expect Falcons to name their Week 1 starting quarterback appeared first on ClutchPoints .
49ers place Sam Okuayinonu on IL, sign ex-Bengals, Falcons DL
The San Francisco 49ers hit a late snag in their preparations for the Week 1 international opener against the Los Angeles Rams, forcing the front office to make a quick adjustment to the defensive line. The 49ers officially signed veteran defensive lineman Khalid Kareem to a one-year deal and placed defensive end Sam Okuayinonu on […] The post 49ers place Sam Okuayinonu on IL, sign ex-Bengals, Falcons DL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
49ers poach former 5th-round pick from the Falcons’ practice squad; place Sam Okuayinonu on the IR
The San Francisco 49ers are signing edge rusher Khalid Kareem from the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Kareem spent the previous two seasons with 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris in Atlanta. According to Auman, Kareem is en route to Melbourne, suggesting he’ll play in Week 1. This move is […]
Atlanta Falcons Offseason Recap Entering 2026 Season
With the NFL offseason almost wrapped up and training camp coming to a close soon, it’s a good time to take a look at each NFL team’s offseason recap as we get just a few weeks away from the start of the regular season. Let’s take a look at the Atlanta Falcons’ new team and analyze the team’s incoming and outgoing players as they shape up for the 2026 season. Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons had an interesting offseason, keeping more The post Atlanta Falcons Offseason Recap Entering 2026 ...
The Atlanta Falcons should just name me their starting QB
It's a week before the NFL season starts, and the Atlanta Falcons have yet to name their starting quarterback for 2026. I'm available.
49ers reportedly signing OLB Khalid Kareem ahead of Week 1
The 49ers are reportedly signing former Falcons outside linebacker Khalid Kareem ahead of Week 1 vs. the Rams. Here's what he brings to San Francisco.
NFC Notes: Tetairoa McMillan, Billy Bowman, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers fourth-round DB Keionte Scott could find himself in a significant role on the defense from the jump, as he can fill numerous spots on a revamped Tampa Bay defense. After missing a lot of spring practice time with a wrist issue, Scott has made the most of his reps in camp to build […] The post NFC Notes: Tetairoa McMillan, Billy Bowman, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Steelers ‘Trying Talk Themselves Into’ Starting Iheanachor, Beat Writer Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers are just over a week away from their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. They have a couple of questions that they still need to answer. Or, at the very least, they haven’t shared the answer with us yet. One of the biggest questions is who will be the team’s starting […]
Falcons NFL Draft 2027: Top prospects to watch in college football on Friday night
One of the most anticipated nights in Georgia is Friday Night Lights; high school football in Georgia is electric no matter where you are in the state. However, if you don’t have the opportunity to be a part of your local Friday Night Lights festivities, there are eight college football games you can watch, starting […]
49ers Signing OLB Khalid Kareem Off Falcons’ PS
According to Greg Auman, the 49ers are signing OLB Khalid Kareem off the Falcons’ practice squad to their active roster. Kareem, 28, was a two-year starter at Notre Dame where he was a team captain, before being selected in the fifth round of the draft by the Bengals in 2020. He was in the third year […] The post 49ers Signing OLB Khalid Kareem Off Falcons’ PS appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Falcons Signing DE Bralen Trice To Practice Squad
According to Josh Kendall, the Falcons are signing DE Bralen Trice to their practice squad on Friday. Atlanta’s practice squad now includes: DT Carlos Allen Jr. WR Vinny Anthony II OL James Brockermeyer OL Kam Dewberry WR Dylan Drummond RB Tyler Goodson CB Darnay Holmes RB Cash Jones OL Riley Mahlman TE Nick Muse TE […] The post Falcons Signing DE Bralen Trice To Practice Squad appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
James Harrison Thinks There’s ’99-Percent’ Chance Joey Porter Jr. Practicing Means New Deal On The Way
Week 1 is almost here, but the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t ready to face the Atlanta Falcons yet. They’ve still got one big piece of business left to handle. Joey Porter Jr. is seeking a contract extension, and he hasn’t rule out sitting out regular-season games in that pursuit. However, Porter is practicing again, and James […]
Steelers Will See Familiar Referee In Week 1 Vs. Falcons
Brad Rogers will be the referee for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, marking the second time in a month the Steelers will have Rogers as their referee. He was also the referee for their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. NFL Communications announced the referee in the weekly game […]
Raider roster: What does cornerback room look like?
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ cornerback position going to into the regular season. New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: Darnay Holmes (Atlanta Falcons). Free agent who returned: Eric Stokes on a three-year, $30 million deal. Current free agents: Kyu Blu Kelly Traded for: Taron Johnson from Buffalo Bills, who were […]
Falcons will induct John Abraham and Bill Fralic into Ring of Honor
There are many legends for this franchise that could earn their place in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor down the line, but John Abraham was one of the most glaring omissions. No longer. The Falcons announced on Friday that Abraham and Bill Fralic will both be inducted into the Ring of Honor. Abe will […]
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