Latest news and updates about the Falcons
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 Atlanta Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to compete for their starting quarterback job, but those plans have been put on hold for the time being. The post Falcons Receive Concerning Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update at Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
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 […]
Atlanta Falcons Tight End Kyle Pitts had somewhat of a slow start to his NFL career. Lately, he has picked up his play over the past year.Pitts has recorded over 3,000 career receiving yards. After a stellar 2025 season, Pitts was ranked in the top ten at his position, according to PFF.“After a relatively disappointing […] The post Falcons Star Ranked Amongst Top Ten at His Position appeared first on HEAVY .
The battle to become the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons is not yet over as the team heads into training camp. But it does look far more finished than not. There have been mixed opinions as to whether former Miami Dolphins signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa or a returning Michael Penix Jr. will come out on […] The post How Falcons QB Battle Between Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Appears All But Over appeared first on HEAVY .
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 […]
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Based on the New England Patriots’ 2026 offseason moves, the organization made improving quarterback Drake Maye’s offensive weapons a priority. In the process, the Patriots added to a previously aging tight end room. Following an Austin Hooper exit to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, New England signed hybrid tight end Julian Hill. It also […]
Atlanta's quarterback battle may have much bigger implications than who starts Week 1. The post Falcons Get Clear Michael Penix Jr. Exit Plan appeared first on HEAVY .
Both Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Detroit Lions rusher Jahmyr Gibbs have contract extensions coming up this offseason. How those deals play out for both Robinson and Gibbs could have a larger effect than meets the eye. The entire market is likely to be affected, with Robinson and Gibbs both expected to cash […] The post NFL Insider Reveals How Bijan Robinson Talks Could Have Further Effects appeared first on HEAVY .
Atlanta could find itself searching for another long-term answer sooner than expected. The post Falcons Get Stunning QB Plan if Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Fail appeared first on HEAVY .
Every offseason, I break down the NFL offensive trends that will shape the upcoming season, including a deep dive into passing vs. rushing touchdown rates for all 32 NFL teams. The goal for these articles is straightforward. We are monitoring the league's current state to identify any outliers, which we can then incorporate into the [...]
The Falcons invested heavily into their secondary over the past two seasons, and that investment has resulted in one of the strongest position groups on the team. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss Atlanta’s cornerback and safety rooms, including the presumptive starters and roster contenders on the outside, in the slot, and on the back […]
Bradley Locker dives into PFF charting to identify the most-penalized NFL players since 2021, headlined by the Falcons' Jawaan Taylor.
Putting a bow and final review on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason as training camp is only days away. A look at the defense, the changes made, and what to watch for over the next five weeks as we race towards the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Yesterday, we focused on the offense. Tomorrow, we’ll […]
Last year Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson used mostly two different tight ends when he was calling the shots for the Atlanta offense, Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner. Pitts was the primary target and Woerner was more of a blocking […] The post Cade Otton Says Zac Robinson Has Him Studying Atlanta Tight Ends appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .