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In just over one month’s time, the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their regular season when they host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. This marks the second time in three years that Pittsburgh and Atlanta will face one another in Week 1, with the Steelers winning in 2024 by the score of 18-16. Chris Boswell’s […]
Following the Atlanta Falcons’ star Bijan Robinson’s landmark three-year, $75 million extension, attention quickly shifted to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell regarding Jahmyr Gibbs. In an interview with ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, Campbell indicated that Robinson’s deal “is certainly not gonna hurt” ongoing negotiations with Gibbs. He expressed a strong desire to get Gibbs back […] The post Lions GM gives cryptic answer on Jahmyr Gibbs contract talks after Bijan Robinson deal appeared first ...
It’s now been over a week since Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs made the decision to hold in for the training camp alongside 2023 NFL draftmate and Atlanta Falcons RB counterpart Bijan Robinson. With the latter now reportedly signing a lucrative 3-year contract worth a maximum of $75m, per Sportrac, many are wondering why […] The post “Jahmyr Gibbs Kept the Lions Relevant”: Stephen A Smith Rips Into Detroit Front Office Over Contract Standoff appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Atlanta Falcons are currently taking part in training camp as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Injury concerns have already been a problem for the Falcons at this point of the offseason, as last year’s rookie standout Jalon Walker recently went down with a torn ACL that will sideline him for […] The post Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. staying cryptically optimistic about injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons conducted their second padded practice on Wednesday, bringing in full (or close to full) contact tackling for the first time. As you might expect, that led to a livelier practice, and we got to see a lot more from the offensive line and run game than we have in […]
For years, Falcons fans have been waiting for the Kyle Pitts breakout campaign — the version they saw when he burst onto the scene as a rookie back in 2021. Various things have held him back since then. The quarterback play has been rather dismal, even if there were brief moments with Kirk Cousins under […]
The Jalon Walker injury was a devastating blow to the Atlanta Falcons defense. There aren’t going to be players available with his exact skill set, but the free agent market isn’t completely bare (yet). Atlanta should move quickly to minimize the impact of this injury. Here are the most notable free agents on the market. […]
An important domino in the running back market fell on Tuesday, as Falcons RB Bijan Robinson inked a huge deal that meaningfully moved the market forward at the position following years of stagnation. That deal was expected to pave the way for Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs and Colts RB Jonathan Taylor to get new deals. […] The post Latest On Contract Talks For RBs Jahymr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The NFL always has one or two trades that seem to surprise many people, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if one happened before the season. ESPN’s Seth Walder recently predicted several trades that could happen during training camp, and one of them involved the Atlanta Falcons trading Jessie Bates to the San Francisco 49ers. […] The post NFL rumors: ESPN’s Jessie Bates trade proposal would bring reunion on 49ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Francisco 49ers are signing KhaDarel Hodge, an undrafted free agent from the 2018 class. Hodge is another former Raheem Morris player. He spent the previous four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Hodge, 6’2″, 210 pounds, only registered three receptions in 2025 and seven in 2024. He had 14 catches in 2023 for 232 […]
The Atlanta Falcons received some bad news this week, as Jalon Walker will miss the season after tearing his ACL in training camp. Walker was the team’s first-round pick last year, and he was one of the bright spots on the defensive line. With Walker down, the Falcons will now have to look internally to […] The post Falcons rumors: Atlanta insider suggests 4 edge targets after Jalon Walker’s ACL tear appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Falcons are down a big piece ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
According to Jeremy Fowler, tests have confirmed that Falcons OLB Jalon Walker did tear his ACL in practice yesterday. He’ll have season-ending surgery and be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Meanwhile Atlanta will likely need to address its pass rush, as they’re set to lose OLB James Pearce Jr. to a suspension […] The post Torn ACL Confirmed For Falcons OLB Jalon Walker appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It was a great morning for the Atlanta Falcons after a week of worrying, as Bijan Robinson and the team came to terms on a three-year, $75 million contract extension. The extension makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, but it also keeps him in Atlanta for the foreseeable future. After officially signing […] The post Bijan Robinson takes over Falcons social media to deliver message to fans after contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday, FOX revealed that Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (color) and Pam Oliver (sideline) will be on the call […] The post Announcers Revealed for Steelers vs. Falcons Season Opener appeared first on Steelers Now .
Falcons second-year pass rusher Jalon Walker went down during practice yesterday, and it immediately felt like something that could be season-ending based on the way the team reacted. Practice was called off, Walker was embraced by several teammates, and he was eventually carted off the field. Hours later, MRI results confirmed the worst — a […]
When ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler dropped his camp notebook for the Falcons on Tuesday morning, he mentioned that the Falcons wanted to add a pass rusher. At the time, that was a reasonable thought given that James Pearce Jr. will likely face a suspension from the league. In the intervening hours, it has become an […]
Every summer, training camp reveals clues that eventually shape workloads, target shares, and offensive identities. That creates hidden fantasy football values that savvy managers can exploit on draft day. The Atlanta Falcons already have a talented offensive core. It has also been reinforced with new faces, a new offensive system, and legitimate position battles. Bijan […] The post 2 Falcons training camp battles fantasy football managers must have their eye on appeared first on ClutchPoint...
Buccaneers ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Buccaneers can’t contain their excitement for first-round OLB Rueben Bain Jr. At cornerback, Fowler says second-year CB Jacob Parrish is getting a long look to start outside with draft classmate Benjamin Morrison banged up again. Journeyman CB Damarion Williams is also getting first-team reps while fourth-round CB Keionte Scott […] The post NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Bijan Robinson, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors....
The Falcons were in the midst of a lively Tuesday afternoon practice when tragedy struck, as standout edge rusher Jalon Walker suffered what is believed to be a torn ACL. Kevin Knight is joined by Tre’Shon Diaz to discuss Walker’s injury and the fallout, Bijan Robinson’s record-setting extension, and the biggest news and notes from […]
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The end of the Falcons’ sixth training camp practice overshadowed everything else that happened on Tuesday. Jalon Walker, the second-year pass rusher who’s coming off of a fantastic rookie season, went down with what’s assumed to be an ACL tear during two-minute drills in Tuesday’s afternoon practice. The other big news […]
Joe already documented how the Carolina Panthers are dealing with four major injuries, three on offense and one on defense. That’s a tough situation for a losing team/franchise. And now comes news of the Falcons losing second-year edge rusher Jalon […] The post Falcons Dealt Serious Injury appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Atlanta Falcons are one of the most fascinating teams to watch during training camp. Atlanta will host a crucial quarterback battle over the next month for the team’s starting job. But one lingering question about one Falcons defender could be just as important to the team’s defense this season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler emptied his […] The post Falcons rumors: James Pearce Jr. suspension expectation leads to pass-rush addition speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Falcons may have suffered one of the most...
The Atlanta Falcons will head to Pittsburgh in a little over a month for their Week 1 game against the Steelers. They may have to do so without a key young piece of their roster. EDGE Jalon Walker suffered what appears to be a major leg injury at training camp practice Tuesday. Ian Rapoport reports […]