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Falcons hire ex-Eagles executive Bryce Johnston to replace Chris Olsen
If you wanted a clue as to which front office the Falcons intended to emulate, you’ve gotten a bundle of clues instead. The Falcons hired former Eagle and Bear executive Ian Cunningham as their general manager, Eagles vice president of football operations Jeff Scott as their assistant general manager, and now former Eagles Senior Vice […]
Evaluating the Falcons 2026 draft class: Tuesday Takes
The Falcons made six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz are here to bring you their thoughts on each of them. How do players like Avieon Terrell and Zachariah Branch fit in Atlanta, and how did Ian Cunningham and the new brain trust fare in their first NFL Draft? […]
Falcons fans give positive marks to Atlanta’s 2026 draft class
The Falcons completed their 2026 NFL Draft class on Saturday, winding up with six total picks. Atlanta general manager Ian Cunningham made quite the first impression with his Day 2 selections, and pulled off a trade down for an additional late pick on Day 3. Despite the lack of a first-round selection due to the […]
Sydney Brown trade results: Falcons’ swap for the safety finalized at 2026 NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend behind us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. A big one was the trade last month that sent defensive back […]
Four UDFAs who can make Atlanta Falcons roster
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially closed, and the Atlanta Falcons clearly had one concept in mind in Ian Cunningham’s first draft as general manager: Take as many bets on high-end traits as possible. With Zachariah Branch, the bet is on his speed and return ability to hold him up as he continues to develop […]
Falcons Director of Football Administration Chris Olsen let go
One of the first hires for Terry Fontenot’s regime when he arrived in Atlanta was Chris Olsen, brought on to serve in a director of football administration role after a long stint as a Houston Texans cap guru. It appeared he would survive the wholesale changeover to Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham in the front […]
Projecting the Falcons 2026 starting lineup
The NFL Draft is over, and there’s a lot of roster building to talk about now. Before we dive into the undrafted free agent class, how good this roster can actually be, and what remains to be done, let’s take a moment to consider likely starting lineups for 2026. The usual caveats apply: We only […]
The Falcons emphasized fit with the 2026 draft class
At times during the most chaotic years under Thomas Dimitroff and Terry Fontenot, you could be forgiven for thinking the front office was throwing darts. There were plenty of talented players selected, of course, and in years like 2016 and 2022 you could see players being acquired specifically for coaching staffs excited to utilize them. […]
Falcons draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class
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. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.
Falcons roster implications for the team’s day 3 picks
The Falcons added depth with their final selections of the 2026 NFL Draft, as expected. As anticipated, they weren’t just looking for guys to quietly fill roles. Instead, everyone the Falcons took has a whisper of promise. We have no idea whether that will be realized, but we do know the Falcons were looking for […]
Falcons 2026 undrafted free agents tracker
The 2026 NFL Draft has officially wrapped up. Many of those hoping to hear their name called over the last few days are likely disappointed, but the dream is not over for them. NFL teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, will now begin to sign prospects who were overlooked in the draft process, with the hope of […]
Atlanta Falcons trade pick 122 for picks 134 and 208 from the Raiders
The Falcons pledged to add draft picks and avoid selling off future year selections, and they’ve followed that to this point. Now a trade has added another 2026 selection. The Falcons moved back from pick 122 in the fourth round to 134, adding 208 in the process from the Raiders, who picked Arkansas running back […]
Falcons 2026 draft day 3 pick tracker: Atlanta closes out draft with OL Ethan Onianwa
The Falcons are working on finalizing their draft class as the draft hurtles toward its end. Here’s a list of their picks. Pick #231: OL Ethan Onianwa, Ohio State For the second straight draft, the Falcons close things out with an offensive lineman. Despite his size—he’s 6’7” and 331 pounds—most analysts think he’s ticketed for […]
Falcons 2026 draft day 3 pick tracker: Atlanta lands Oklahoma LB Kendal Daniels in the 4th round
The Falcons come into the final day of the draft with three selections. The hope is that they leave with either additional draft selections over the next couple of seasons or three talented reserves with some upside, though greedily I will take both. We’re rounding up all of today’s selections for the Falcons right here, […]
Falcons 2026 draft day 3 pick tracker: Atlanta lands Oklahoma LB Kendal Daniels in the 4th round
The Falcons come into the final day of the draft with three selections. The hope is that they leave with either additional draft selections over the next couple of seasons or three talented reserves with some upside, though greedily I will take both. We’re rounding up all of today’s selections for the Falcons right here, […]
2025 trade with Rams to snag James Pearce Jr. finalized during 2026 NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons made a big move in the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up for a pass rusher to bookend their earlier selection at the position. The Rams packaged two 2025 picks in exchange for three picks from the Falcons, with one of those picks being in 2026. Now that the pieces of that trade […]
Falcons draft 2026: NFL Draft Party 2026, Day 3, Rounds 4-7
The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft is here! Join Kevin Knight and a series of guests as they break down the picks from the fourth through the seventh rounds, including player and team fit analysis, how the draft is progressing relative to expectations, and the implications for the Atlanta Falcons. We’ll […]
Xavier Watts trade results: Falcons’ 2025 draft move up finalized with 2026 pick
The Atlanta Falcons were one of the busier teams in the 2025 NFL Draft with trades, notably moving up 20 spots back into the first round for edge rusher James Pearce Jr. In that deal, they got back pick 101 in 2025. That wasn’t their only major trade-up in the draft, though, as Atlanta also […]
Falcons 2026 day 3 draft discussion: Today should bring Atlanta developmental depth
The Atlanta Falcons have talked about building the trenches and did quite a bit of that work in free agency, but their first draft picks did not address those needs. Instead, they went for players who could be viewed as the best players available at a pair of needs further away from the line of […]
2026 NFL Draft: Best available prospects on Day 3
Ian Cunningham’s first night is over, and early reactions have been positive. Cunningham was able to get excellent value from both his picks. Avieon Terrell was considered a 1st round prospect, and many had Zachariah Branch going as early as the 2nd round. Let’s hope this trend continues into Day 3. Here are some of […]
Falcons nail Day 2 with selections of CB Avieon Terrell and WR Zachariah branch
The Falcons were armed with only five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and a lot of needs to take care of. Luckily, Atlanta absolutely nailed Day 2 of the draft with two slam-dunk selections in CB Avieon Terrell and WR Zachariah Branch with picks 48 and 79. Kevin Knight breaks down the selection of […]
The Falcons roster impact of the Zachariah Branch pick
Zachariah Branch can haul ass. His 40 time tells the tale, but I’m more interested in what he did in terms of yards after the catch. At Georgia, he was a screen pass monster who routinely turned modest targets into big gains. Forget the size for a moment and focus on what you can do […]
Atlanta Falcons draft Zachariah Branch in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft
Following their selection of Avieon Terrell earlier in the night to bolster the secondary, the Falcons opted to enhance their offense in the Third Round of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting wide receiver Zachariah Branch out of the University of Georgia. Branch fell in comparison to where the consensus boards had him ranked, and […]
The Falcons roster implications for the Avieon Terrell pick
By selecting Avieon Terrell, the Atlanta Falcons declared that their cornerback corps needed an upgrade despite their stated intent to build the trenches. In hindsight, the fact that the Falcons made no real attempt to add to a cornerback corps that had some concerns even as they plunged resources into the trenches and the offensive […]
Falcons draft results 2026: Aveion Terrell, CB, Clemson stats, awards, scouting report
It’s officially a family affair in Atlanta, with the Falcons selecting cornerback Aveion Terrell out of Clemson, the brother of Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell, with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the draft. Here’s everything you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Falcons are getting: Terrell is the younger brother […]
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