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Vote for the best Falcons cornerbacks from 2000-2025

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, […]

Falcons sign Drake London to four-year extension

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 […]

Falcons working out pair of UFL players this week

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 Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Thursday night thriller

It’s incredibly rare for a player who was once the face of a franchise to take on an executive position within the organization after retiring. John Elway was the first to do so by becoming Denver’s general manager and executive vice president of football operations in 2011. He handled those duties for a decade. Doug […]

Matt Ryan has been a very visible presence at Falcons OTAs

“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 […]

Falcons officially gain 2026, 2027 cap space on June 1 from Kirk Cousins cut

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 […]

Falcons and Colts will hold joint practices ahead of preseason Week 2 game

Joint practices have become something of an annual tradition for many NFL teams, the Atlanta Falcons very much included. They’ll keep that tradition alive in 2026 by practicing twice against the Indianapolis Colts ahead of their Week 2 preseason game. The Colts are an interesting opponent for this, as they’re a team that saw Atlanta […]

Falcons OTA notes and roster tweaks: Thursday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons are deep into their summer OTAs, and Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz bring you all the latest news and injury updates from Atlanta’s first practices of the offseason. The duo also discuss the roster tweaks they’d like to see before training camp and preseason. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]

Atlanta Falcons OTA roundup, May 27 edition

The Falcons hit the practice fields again for organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, and there was plenty worth remarking on. Here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy (and just fun) items from reporters on the ground at Flowery Branch. Michael Penix Jr. still throwing, not yet involved in full-team drills Per team reporter and […]

ESPN proposes Falcons trade for Bills WR Keon Coleman

There are OTAs to talk about and minicamp to look forward to, but otherwise things are relatively quiet on the NFL front. That makes a prime time to talk about improvements that might come, and one of the methods that’s sure to get attention is proposing a trade or two. Hell, I’m writing about one […]

What can we expect from Atlanta’s 2026 personnel groupings on offense?

The Atlanta Falcons went out and drafted Zachariah Branch, one of the most well-regarded slot threats in this year’s draft class, which suggested they’d be rolling with three receivers often. They also signed Austin Hooper, a useful pass-catching threat at tight end, and already had Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner, which suggested they’d want to […]

How much will Falcons starters play in preseason under Kevin Stefanski?

Preseason snaps have been one of the great battles for Falcons fans since time immemorial…or at least since 2006, when this website came to life. If starters play a lot and get hurt, there’s significant blowback. If starters don’t play at all and the team comes out flat in Week 1, there’s significant blowback. Everyone […]

Jeff Ulbrich’s presence in the NFL’s accelerator program means the Falcons need to have a contingency plan for 2027 and beyond

In past years, the Falcons have had to be concerned about losing key offensive assistants to other teams, with Kyle Shanahan leaving his post as Falcons offensive coordinator for a job as the 49ers head coach, former quarterbacks coach Charles London taking other opportunities, and fans preparing themselves to lose Zac Robinson before it became […]

Falcons primed for a 2026 breakout

As the Atlanta Falcons roster takes shape, visions for both player roles and performances are coming into focus. That certainly applies to young names and new faces looking to establish themselves in Flowery Branch. Who fits the bill for the 2026 team? Below are some worthy options ready to take that leap. OG, Matthew Bergeron […]

Falcons OTAs kick off with Michael Penix Jr., Billy Bowman Jr. making progress

Organized team activities kicked off in earnest today for the Atlanta Falcons, who are one of eight teams who collected for OTAs yesterday. These OTAs are an opportunity to see photos and video clips of players to whet your appetite for more substantial updates from minicamp, training camp, and ultimately the season, but there are […]

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Projecting the Falcons roster heading into the summer

The Falcons wrapped up their major offseason moves, with free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft behind us. While there are likely to be a few veteran additions sprinkled over the next few months, they aren’t likely to be earth-shattering maneuvers. For better or worse, Atlanta seems to be moving forward with a conservative, future-focused […]

Falcons schedule: Predicting Atlanta’s 2026 results

Look, we all agree that it’s absurdly early to try to predict whether the Falcons will win every game on their 2026 schedule, but that’s never stopped us before. With a fairly well-balanced schedule that gets easier late after a rough, primetime-heavy opening stretch, the Falcons have a slate that they can manage if they’re […]

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Key takeaways from the Falcons 2026 schedule release

First off, the Atlanta Falcons nailed their schedule release this year. It was the perfect blend of nostalgia while highlighting the new era of Falcons football, and the media team hit it out of the park. With the table set, let’s take a look at some early takeaways that will likely impact how the 2026 […]

Falcons 2026 schedule: Every matchup for the upcoming season

After the usual waves of leaks, the NFL trying and largely succeeding to make the schedule release a far bigger deal than it ought to be, and some fun work from the team’s social media, we now know the Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule. As is often the case, a schedule that looks reasonably daunting at […]

Falcons draft analysis with Daniel Flick

With Falcons rookie minicamp underway, Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to discuss Atlanta’s rookie class and projected impact, the new regime with Matt Ryan, Kevin Stefanski, and Ian Cunningham, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to all of […]

Falcons 2026 schedule: Tracking rumors, leaks, and confirmed games

The schedule release will kick off at 8 p.m. tonight, and then we’ll know when the Falcons are playing which teams and how much we should lose our minds over all of that. For what it’s worth, the Falcons seem to be preparing to drop their schedule a little earlier at 7:30, which is nice […]

2026 Falcons schedule: Team will host Bengals in Madrid, Spain

The Atlanta Falcons are headed back to Europe in 2026, and this time, they’ll be playing a game in Spain. Now we’ve learned they’ll also be playing the Cincinnati Bengals in that game. The two teams will face off in Week 9. Considered the home team for the game, the Falcons will play in Europe […]

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