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The Falcons are already making moves. After adding quarterback Cooper Rush yesterday, the team has cut ties with veteran defensive lineman Ross Blacklock and signed linebacker Josh Woods. Woods is a familiar name in Atlanta, as he’s appeared in 17 games over the last two seasons with the Falcons. His role on defense is nonexistent, […]
Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports the Falcons are signing LB Josh Woods to a contract. In correspondence, the Falcons are releasing DT Ross Blacklock. Woods, 30, wound up going undrafted out of Maryland in 2018. He signed with the Bears following a tryout at rookie minicamp. However, he was waived coming out of the […] The post Falcons Signing LB Josh Woods appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Injuries can ruin careers in professional sports. Often, players are beyond productive when on the field but see their opportunities significantly hindered by injuries. In this ranking, we will name one player from each team who has either seen the "prime" of their career limited or the longevity of their career hindered due to serious […]
The Falcons entered the first day of training camp with third-stringer Jack Strand the only quarterback healthy enough to participate fully. The good news is Tua Tagovailoa is only dealing with a minor back injury, something he’s expected to return from next week. Michael Penix Jr.’s timeline, however, is looking much lengthier. The Falcons’ 8th […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles told reporters that DT Vita Vea tweaked a muscle in his running test on Tuesday, which is why he’s not practicing. He added there’s been zero talk from the team about trading him, despite Vea’s request amid a contract standoff. (Greg Auman) Buccaneers LT Tristan Wirfs also injured his hamstring […] The post NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Chris Olave, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Falcons began training camp today with a flurry of news, most of it at the quarterback position. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss Day 1’s events, including both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. dealing with injuries to start camp, Bijan Robinson’s absence, the players beginning the season […]
Practice No. 1 of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has come and gone, and the Mike McCarthy era is one step closer to officially beginning when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. While the offense was, and will continue to be, what fans tend to have more interest in with McCarthy running the […]
According to Mike Kaye, the Panthers plan to sign WR Casey Washington to the roster. They need extra depth at receiver following the injury to third-round WR Chris Brazzell II today. The team later confirmed the move and announced WR Dan Chisena was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Washington, 25, was drafted by the Falcons […] The post Panthers Signing WR Casey Washington appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Falcons football is officially back, and the first day of training camp is in the books. What a doozy it was, too. As soon as I got to Flowery Branch, the news broke that Trevor Siemian was being released with an injury settlement, in addition to a handful of other roster moves. Michael Penix still […]
The Miami Dolphins started their first training camp without Tua Tagovailoa in six years. The Atlanta Falcons started their camp without him, too.
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday morning that QB Michael Penix Jr. has not been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 work to start training camp, per Tori McElhaney. Penix will continue to do individual drills and 7-on-7, per Stefanski. The former first-rounder spoke to reporters and admitted he felt good and had been cleared earlier […] The post Michael Penix Jr. Likely Won’t Be Cleared To Return From ACL For Another Month appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Kevin Stefanski wouldn’t have expected the kind of start he’s having at training camp as the Atlanta Falcons‘ first-year head coach. Just last year, Atlanta had Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback and veteran Kirk Cousins to back him up. Now, they still have Penix Jr. on the roster and have also signed former […] The post Falcons Forced to Sign Veteran NFL QB Amid Tua Tagovailoa’s Back Injury and Michael Penix Jr.’s Knee Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports .
A number of Falcons injury updates surfaced Wednesday in some form or fashion, beginning with the most important position on the field. As it stands, neither of Atlanta’s potential starting quarterbacks is healthy. Kevin Stefanski said on 92.9 The Game that Michael Penix Jr. still hasn’t been medically cleared for team drills, so he remains […]
After announcing that Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with some minor back tightness and will be out possibly until next week, and given that Michael Penix Jr. isn’t yet medically cleared and the Falcons announced Trevor Siemian’s release on Wednesday morning, the Falcons have added to their QB depth chart. Welcome to Atlanta, Cooper Rush. Rush […]
According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons are signing QB Cooper Rush to the roster with most of their other quarterbacks dealing with injuries. Current starting QB Tua Tagovailoa tweaked a back injury and isn’t practicing to start camp. Atlanta also hasn’t cleared QB Michael Penix Jr. to participate yet in his ACL recovery and released […] The post Falcons Signed QB Cooper Rush With Three QBs Injured, Made Seven Other Moves appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Falcons will open their 2026 training camp with one functioning quarterback — Jack Strand. Kevin Stefanski told the media prior to Day 1 of training camp that Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a flare-up of some back stiffness and isn’t currently able to fully participate in practice. Michael Penix hasn’t been medically cleared to […]
The Falcons might be leaning on a former Chiefs tackle to cover for another former Chiefs tackle.
Ahead of the Falcons first training camp practice of 2026, the team announced a number of roster moves. Per the team, Jawaan Taylor, Billy Bowman Jr., DeAngelo Malone, and Troy Andersen have been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Zach Harrison and Anterio Thompson were both placed on the NFI (non-football injury) […]
The San Francisco 49ers are signing former Dolphins pass rusher Quinton Bell to a one-year deal Bell, a 7th-round draft pick from the 2019 NFL Draft, is listed at 6’4, 253 pounds. He spent the previous two seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He was previously with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. Bell played 109 snaps […]
The Falcons invested heavily in their special teams unit this offseason, which could result in a huge improvement in 2026. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take a deep dive into Atlanta’s special teams, including new kicker Nick Folk, new punter Jake Bailey, and improvements at returner, to determine where the team might see the biggest […]
The dead zone is nearly over, as Atlanta Falcons training camp begins on Wednesday, July 29. Things have been mostly quiet since my post-draft roster projection back in May, but a few notable roster moves along with reporting from OTAs and minicamp have adjusted my expectations for the Falcons’ 53-man roster slightly. I also finally […]
Tua Tagovailoa will start his first NFL training camp not with the Miami Dolphins, and he seems to be the favorite to win the Falcons' QB job.
When the Falcons drafted Anterio Thompson, he looked like an upside addition who would likely need some time to crack the team’s rotation on the interior. That’s still true, but injury is delaying his chance to make his case for any playing time at all in 2026. Thompson hasn’t been with the team much or […]
Welcome to the start of football season. Training camp is just getting underway, and the football landscape is littered with ambition and golden promises. Every question mark is answered with the best-case scenario; every breakout player will be the most actualized version of themselves come this time next season. That’s why when bold predictors like […]
Over the last decade-plus, the NFL has made a major shift on offense to the passing game and away from […]