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The Atlanta Falcons have pulled off their first trade of the Ian Cunningham era, and it’s aimed at adding some depth and possible upside to their secondary. Per ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Atlanta pulled off a pick swap with the Philadelphia Eagles to get safety Sydney Brown, who will celebrate his 26th birthday tomorrow as a […]
Wow, the Eagles finally traded Brown. Not A.J. Not yet, at least. Instead, it’s Sydney Brown on the move, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. A look at the terms of the deal: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RECEIVE — 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 114 overall), 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 197 overall) ATLANTA FALCONS RECEIVE […]
At the start of the 2026 NFL offseason, many were expecting the Cleveland Browns to make some kind of move at the quarterback position. Whether that was trading QB Dillon Gabriel to the Atlanta Falcons, signing QB Malik Willis, luring QB Derek Carr out of retirement, or trying to add from the likes of Kyler […]
The Falcons have not made heavy use of compensatory selections over the years. They’re tied for 15th in comp picks since 1995 with 22, per Over The Cap, but eight of those selections were earned in a two year stretch from 2013-2014. Otherwise, the Falcons have never had more than two in a single year, […]
A couple of weeks ago, I introduced a new mini-series in which I examined a few players on the edge of the roster. These are guys who could fundamentally change the trajectory of this franchise if, improbably, they reach their full ceilings and become reliable, productive contributors to a good team. First, I profiled Brooks […]
“We need to have a clearer vision on offense, defense, and teams and how we are going to play. Have a coaching staff that understands that clearly. A GM who understands clearly. How do you build players, bring them into the roster that match that system and that philosophy, and hold people accountable for their […]
The Falcons stocked their roster with low-cost veterans in free agency, but there are still a number of needs to address. Kevin Knight takes a look at where Atlanta still needs to invest in both free agency and the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live! Watch the […]
The legendary John Wooden once said “never mistake activity for achievement.” It’s one of the quotes that aligns with the overall landscape of free agency. Some teams have all the cap space imaginable. They sign talented players to lucrative contracts, who may or may not elevate their franchise. Some teams focus far more on building […]
The first week of NFL free agency has come and gone. Did the Falcons do enough to accomplish their goals? Kevin Knight breaks down the latest signings and discusses whether or not Atlanta did what they set out to do in free agency, and what their ultimate goals might be for the 2026 season. Fellow […]
Atlanta’s clearly still looking to make some moves in free agency. They restructured Jake Matthews’ deal last week to free up some cap space, and now they’ve done the same with A.J. Terrell’s contract. The restructure gives Atlanta about $9 million more to work with. That in turns makes Terrell’s contract unpalatable to move on […]
It’s understandable for a fanbase to be optimistic in March when a significant signing is made. While championships aren’t normally won in free agency, this time period can be a crucial supplement to the long-term vision. The Falcons’ new regime is operating toward the future based on their lack of major signings. Despite navigating through […]
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that the team has re-signed veteran wideout Laquon Treadwell for the 2026 regular season: Initially a first round pick of the Minnesota Vikings back in 2016, the 30-year-old veteran wideout has been well traveled in his NFL career, having also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, New […]
There may be more signings to come, but the Falcons have made a fair amount of noise in free agency thus far. It hasn’t been loud noise, mind you, outside of the buzz that comes with signing a quarterback like Tua Tagovailoa and getting back a couple of old fan favorites in Austin Hooper and […]
Okay, now we’re into the competitive races. After finalizing our specialists with Matt Bryant, Matt Bosher, and Allen Rossum (Eric Weems will help handle kicks, too!), we’re moving on to defense. That begins with safety, where we have five contenders for two spots as our starters, and a pretty great crew besides. You’ll see one […]
According to ESPN’s Schefter, Indianapolis Colts veteran free agent Samson Ebukam is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per his representation: The 30-year-old veteran defensive end is fresh off a 2025 campaign in which he had 33 tackles (22 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 23 QB pressures, and a fumble recovery during 14 games […]
New Ravens offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford is bringing one of his former players from Atlanta to Baltimore. Jovaughn Gwyn is set to join the Ravens on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Gwyn, 26, was a seventh-round pick out of South Carolina in 2023. He only appeared in two games in his […]
We will be updating this story as more details become available. James Pearce Jr.’s arrest for a variety of domestic violence-related charges in February seemed to come out of nowhere. But thanks to detailed reporting from Marc Raimondi and former Falcons beat writer Mike Rothstein at ESPN, we now know it didn’t. WNBA player Rickea […]
The Falcons are basically rebuilding their outside linebacker group from scratch, given that Jalon Walker was the only holdover from last year guaranteed to play this year. They have James Pearce Jr. with a cloudy future owing to his arrest and multiple charges and Bralen Trice returning from yet another injury, but it was clear […]
A fair number of Falcons free agents have either left or will be leaving as a new regime puts its stamp on the franchise. Darnell Mooney, Kirk Cousins, and KhaDarel Hodge have been cut and are seeking new teams, David Onyemata, Dee Alford, and Kaden Elliss already landed with other franchises, and more will come. […]
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. It has been a subdued free agency period for the Falcons. Given the cap constraints, the […]
[UPDATE 4:08 PM] – Corey Levin is signing with the Atlanta Falcons. I had just assumed all along that he would be back here as the interior backup guy again for 2026: [UPDATE 4:01 PM] – The Titans have signed former Kansas City Chiefs DE Malik Herring to a 1-year deal, according to Jordan Schultz: […]
The Kirk Cousins era in Atlanta is over after two seasons. As expected, the Falcons have made it official on Wednesday with the start of the new league year, with Adam Schefter reporting the team has cut Cousins. A much-ballyhooed signing, Cousins was supposed to be the gem of the 2024 offseason and provide the […]
The Atlanta Falcons were reportedly interested in Azeez Ojulari at the trade deadline back in 2024, but he did not not join the team in 2025. With a new regime in town, though, the Georgia native and Georgia Bulldog is coming home. This is another buy-low opportunity for Atlanta. Ojulari was coming off a six […]
It’s fitting that on the same day we learned that Josh Uche won’t be returning to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026, we also learned that Azeez Ojulari won’t be back with the Birds. Ojulari is signing a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, according to reports from NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Ojulari […]
The Falcons were extremely busy on the first day of legal tampering, busier than I might’ve expected, before a quiet second day. While they still have outsized needs to address in the days ahead, they came away with signings at quarterback, receiver, and on special teams, and they did so by following a blueprint. When […]