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Jalon Walker will become Atlanta’s new defensive centerpiece in 2026
A.J. Terrell, Xavier Watts, and Jessie Bates were vital pieces of the secondary, James Pearce Jr.’s sack total turned heads, and Brandon Dorlus and Zach Harrison flourished. The most critical defensive player, however, was probably Kaden Elliss. Elliss had to wear that hat among his many chapeaus over the past three seasons. With three different […]
What are your offseason hobbies?
Training camp and preseason are ahead, while free agency and the draft are behind us. That makes this a relatively quiet time of the year for the Falcons, and while some of you are here every day talking about the team (and thank you for that), you’ve got to fill the hours in other ways. […]
Will Penix or Tua emerge as the Falcons quarterback? Takes with Tre’Shon
Who will emerge as the Falcons starting quarterback this summer: Michael Penix Jr., or veteran Tua Tagovailoa? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz examine Atlanta’s quarterback room, discussing the impending battle between Penix and Tua as well as the depth options in Trevor Siemian and Jack Strand. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]
Falcons history: Why the 1977 Grits Blitz defense is the NFL’s best of all time
Throughout NFL history, most of the greatest defenses have had their own great nicknames. The Purple People Eaters. The Fearsome Foursome. The Steel Curtain. The Monsters of the Midway. The Legion of Boom. Atlanta Falcons fans know all about the Grits Blitz defense of 1977, designed by head coach Leeman Bennett, defensive line coach Jim […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Motown Saturday night fever
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 […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Motown Saturday night fever
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 […]
Falcons add five coaching fellows for 2026
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 […]
Drake London extension and Falcons season predictions ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep376
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 […]
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 […]
Stefanski’s return to Cleveland labeled “must-see TV” for Atlanta Falcons
During the dog days of May, when the biggest story is whether or not the undrafted free agent quarterback from Minnesota State University Moorhead will crack the 53-man roster, all 18 weeks feel like must-see TV for NFL fans. The anticipation of seeing football again after months without it gives the first few regular-season games […]
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 […]
Penix returns to practice and Falcons schedule reveal ft. Adnan Ikic: Falcoholic Live, Ep375
The Falcons began their OTAs this week and finally revealed their 2026 schedule. Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to discuss the latest news and notes from the first OTA sessions along with thoughts on Atlanta’s 2026 schedule and some early takes on the team’s postseason hopes. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
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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