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After four good to very good seasons, Matt Ryan took a sizable leap into the upper echelon in 2012. The offense was fully in his control with Dirk Koetter taking over the reins as offensive coordinator. Not operating in a run-first offense anymore helped him throw over 30 touchdowns for the first time in his […]
After four good to very good seasons, Matt Ryan took a sizable leap into the upper echelon in 2012. The offense was fully in his control with Dirk Koetter taking over the reins as offensive coordinator. Not operating in a run-first offense anymore helped him throw over 30 touchdowns for the first time in his […]
Every year, teams around the NFL bring aboard Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows for the summer, the Falcons very much included. In the past, they’ve given opportunities to familiar faces like ex-Falcons receiver Harry Douglas, While not all of the coaches who participate do not end up leaping into the NFL, they do gain experience […]
Despite the noise surrounding the QB-WR relationship between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback hasn’t lost support elsewhere. Days after the Eagles sent Brown to the New England Patriots, the Atlanta Falcons’ wide receiver Jahan Dotson had a glowing review about his former quarterback. Ex-Eagles WR Sends Strong Message On Jalen Hurts […] The post Ex-Eagles WR Sends Strong Message On Jalen Hurts After AJ Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors in Georgia have dropped two misdemeanor charges against Atlanta Falcons third-round draft pick Zachariah Branch.
The Falcons signed young star wide receiver Drake London to a massive extension on Tuesday. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to break down the deal and deliver their game-by-game predictions for the Falcons 2026 NFL season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live! Watch the stream below […]
On Wednesday, criminal obstruction charges filed against Atlanta Falcons WR Zachariah Branch were dropped, per Mark Schlabach of ESPN. Back in April, Branch was charged with misdemeanors for obstructing public sidewalks and obstructing a police officer in Athens, Georgia. Ultimately, the police were called to deal with a large crowd gathered outside a bar in […] The post Charges dismissed against ex-Georgia star after pre-draft arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons have yet to sign their star RBs to contract extensions.
On Tuesday, NFL Insider Adam Schefter dropped a big piece of Atlanta Falcons news by announcing that star wide receiver Drake London and the team have agreed on a new contract extension for the next four years worth $141 million, bu has the chance to reach $150 million for London, and includes $100 million guaranteed. […] The post Falcons Get Strong Take on Recent Drake London $141 Million Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
I know this series went dormant for a while, but with the draft and free agency in our rear view mirror, it’s time to kick things back up. If you’ll recall, we ran this through with the best kicker, punter, returners, and sefies of the past quarter century; you selected Money Matt Bryant, Matt Bosher, […]
Drake London’s massive Falcons extension could make Chris Olave more expensive as the Saints weigh a long-term deal with their WR1. The post Chris Olave Gets Huge News Amid New Orleans Saints Contract Talks appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Falcons signed star wideout Drake London to a four-year, $141 million extension on Tuesday.
One of the most inevitable moves of the summer is complete. The Atlanta Falcons have given Drake London a lucrative four year deal worth up to $150 million, locking up their top receiver for the foreseeable future. It’s a deserved extension for a physical, sure-handed talent who has been consistently excellent in Atlanta despite a […]
The Atlanta Falcons have locked up one of the best WRs in the NFL and a cornerstone of their offense for years to come. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons and star wide receiver Drake London have agreed to…
The Atlanta Falcons, on the second day of the next league year (June 2), are making a massive contract move with Drake London. Per Adam Schefter, Drake London and the Falcons are in agreement on a four-year, $141 million contract extension: “Falcons are signing WR Drake London to a four-year, $141 million extension worth up […] The post Falcons, Drake London Agree to $141 Million Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Falcons are entering a new era under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. One of the priorities this offseason has been to make sure that the cornerstone pieces are sticking around for the future to help build a contender under Stefanski. On Tuesday, the Falcons made a key move to do that. Star wide […] The post Falcons, Drake London agree to $141 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Falcons have signed their star receiver to a new contract.
This is the time of year where teams tinker with their rosters constantly. After seeing players at the bottom of the roster in OTAs, minicamp, and training camp sessions, the churn begins and teams try to strike gold with potentially useful reserves and practice squad types hanging out there in free agency. The Falcons are […]
The New England Patriots were able to land the plane and bring in A.J. Brown as a pass-catching threat. Now, they’re already being connected in trade rumors with another one.Yahoo Sports connected the Patriots with Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. The former first-round pick would fill an immediate need for the Patriots and give […] The post New England Patriots Connected to Former Falcons First-Round Pick in Trade Rumor appeared first on HEAVY .
On a spring night in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings announced they had signed Sam Darnold. The reaction from fans was negative. Darnold was known for “seeing ghosts” during his time with the New York Jets. It also didn’t help that the Vikings let Kirk Cousins leave to get a bag from the Atlanta Falcons, leading to more uncertainty about the team’s future.
As part of their job, general managers listen to trade offers, even if they don't intend to make a roster move. In some cases, those inquiries materialize into headline deals, and that's exactly what happened on Monday.
“Time will tell” is not a particularly satisfying statement, but it’s one that is resonant for this current Atlanta Falcons team. As I keep harping on, there are so many fresh faces around this franchise that our expectations are built on even shakier ground than usual. But time will indeed tell us a lot, and […]
Former Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson hasn’t issued an official retirement, but he’s putting his career on pause to take an NFL analyst job with CBS Sports, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Wilson will replace Matt Ryan at CBS following Ryan’s departure this offseason to return to the Atlanta Falcons as the team’s president of […] The post Ex-Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Gets Major Prediction for CBS Sports Role appeared first on HEAVY .
Happy “The Falcons Have More Cap Space Day” to all who celebrate. As of today, June 1, the Falcons have an additional $2.1 million in 2026 cap space and $45 million in 2027 cap space owing to their release of quarterback Kirk Cousins back in March. That team saved some money earlier this spring with […]
Former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa likely has this one opportunity with the Atlanta Falcons to show that he’s a starter in the NFL. After Miami cut him this offseason, the former first-round pick now faces a pivotal career crossroads.Tagovailoa will have to compete with another former first-round pick, Michael Penix Jr., for the starting […] The post Ex-Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa Gets Strong Backing in Falcons QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY .