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The Falcons quarterback competition has been uniquely sad throughout the preseason. Michael Penix Jr. still hasn’t been cleared for 11-on-11 work after tearing his ACL last season. He says he can essentially do everything from a physical standpoint with the knee, but there’s a mental side that’s sometimes more difficult to overcome. “I want to […]
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed DT Eric Johnson II to a contract. It’s worth noting Johnson worked with Falcons DL coach Nate Ollie in 2022 with the Colts, when Johnson was drafted. Johnson, 28, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft. He finished the final year of a […] The post Falcons Sign DT Eric Johnson II appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
I’m just going to cut to the chase here — obviously, we’re going to focus on the Falcons’ joint practices with the Colts today. I’ve spent the past two days in Westfield, Ind. covering those practices, and I have a lot of thoughts to share in the Opening Drive — mostly about the quarterback situation. […]
WESTFIELD, Ind. — The final whistle blew 40 minutes earlier than expected as eight summers of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus had officially come to an abrupt end. For the Colts, the Grand Park chapter began in 2018 when the team originally announced a 10-year partnership, with the first camp […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers DT Vita Vea did not practice on Thursday, and HC Todd Bowles said he will return to practice next week for the joint practices in Jacksonville. It’s worth noting he’s working his way back from a back injury. (Jenna Laine) Vea said he never wanted to be traded and wants to remain with […] The post NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Todd Bowles, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
WESTFIELD, Ind. — It’s hard to be certain given the impossibility of keeping track of everything that’s happening on both fields, and it was close, but I think Atlanta won the day today. Kevin Stefanski spoke before practice, which was once again fast-paced and high energy. Like Wednesday, both teams started off working through their […]
The oppressive August heat at Grand Park in Westfield usually...
Falcons Valued at $10B in PE Deal
The agreement reportedly values the Falcons at $10.6 billion.
The Falcons’ updated unofficial depth chart for the second preseason game has been released, and there aren’t any massive changes or big surprises. Some observations: The updated depth chart for preseason Week 2 vs. the Indianapolis Colts is below. Let us know in the comments what you think about this updated depth chart and how […]
The Falcons are right in the middle of the preseason with Week 1 around the corner, and there are no shortage of storylines. Some of which are promising, but several that could spell disaster. This could be a very impactful Falcons rookie class The Falcons didn’t have a first-round pick in this year’s draft because […]
Indianapolis Colts v Falcons 2! Can Jones do it again? Purdue hoops target Cole Kelly to visit IU!
Would he or wouldn’t he? That was a question most had just a few months ago pondering Daniel Jones’ health and availability for training camp and even the start of the season. Tearing his Achilles doesn’t appear to be more than a blip at this point as Jones is back in full swing. He has […]
According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Indianapolis Colts have received positive news on Tyler Warren’s groin injury suffered during Wednesday’s joint training camp practice against the Atlanta Falcons at Grand Park: The Colts’ 2nd-year tight end left Wednesday’s practice during 11-on-11 drills against the Falcons defense, returning in uniform (albeit without a helmet), but […]
WESTFIELD, Ind. — I can’t believe I got sunburned in Indiana. I’ve been at dozens of Falcons training camp practices in Flowery Branch over the years, and I’ve come home with exactly zero sunburns in the last decade or so. I wear sunscreen religiously, including today. I reapplied before I went out on the practice […]
During their last week of team training camp, the Indianapolis Colts held the first of two joint training practices against the Atlanta Falcons, who the Horseshoe will host for Preseason Week 2 on Saturday afternoon. As a whole, it felt like the Colts passing attack fared better than their running game offensively against the Falcons […]
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indianapolis Colts cornerback Justin Walley found himself on both ends of highlight-reel plays during Wednesday’s joint-practice with the Atlanta Falcons, but it was the second-year nickel who got the last laugh in the final team session. Earlier on the opposite practice field, it was receiver Drake London who made a sensational snag […]
If the Minnesota Vikings opt to trade J.J. McCarthy with Kyler Murray crowned as QB1, the Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons could come knocking.
The Falcons face the Colts in the second week of the 2026 preseason, with a series of joint practice sessions preceding Saturday’s game. Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) for a report from joint practice in Indianapolis, along with Daniel’s take on the Falcons preseason debut and what we should expect to […]
You’ve seen grim projections about the Falcons before, but have you seen “they won’t make the playoffs before the new decade” when we’re sitting in the year 2026? You’re about to. ESPN put together a future power rankings article covering every NFL franchise, focusing on 2027 through 2029, and the Falcons ranked 27th out of […]
Per Alec Lewis, the Vikings are signing C/G Joshua Gray to a contract. Gray, 26, signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 draft out of Oregon State. He was among the final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad shortly after, but was lost to the Panthers’ active roster […] The post Vikings Signing C/G Joshua Gray appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Former Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Za'Darius Smith has become a mercenary as he makes a comeback attempt with the Atlanta Falcons.
Za'Darius Smith's retirement lasted less than a year, and his comeback didn't go where nearly everyone expected. The three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher is signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons , worth $6 million with incentives up to $8 million. Just two days earlier, Smith appeared headed to the Cleveland Browns instead. Deal That Fell Apart At The Finish Line Per Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Smith worked out for the Browns last Thursday, and the expectation was he'd be s...
Good morning, Falcoholics, and hello from Marion, Ohio. I’m here as you read this but will be hitting the road bright and early on I-70 toward Indianapolis for the Falcons’ joint practices with the Colts. Today we’re going to talk a little bit about mental health, because today’s joint practice is focused on the Colts’ […]
Vinny Anthony II is carving his path onto the Atlanta Falcons as a UDFA.