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Falcons rookie minicamp report and summer wish list: Tuesday Takes
The Falcons held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, bringing with it a few interesting developments. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss the notable news and deliver their summer wish list for Atlanta: what do we need to see from the Falcons in the coming weeks? Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]
Falcons make flurry of post-rookie minicamp roster moves
Yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons made a series of moves that included a few surprises, cutting ties with a buzzworthy undrafted free agent and a roster stalwart while adding new faces. Per the team, the Falcons have signed: To open up room, they’ve cut: I won’t write about Robinson because we had a separate story, but […]
NFL will unveil Falcons 2026 schedule on May 14
We know who is on Atlanta’s 2026 slate, but we don’t know when they’re playing. That will change on Thursday night. The NFL is unveiling its schedule with way more pomp and circumstance than that unveiling demands starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, with schedule leaks likely to trickle out throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The […]
Falcons sign OL Layden Robinson
Those players who get rookie minicamp invites know it’s a long shot opportunity to actually make a team’s roster. Every now and then, one of them impresses enough to get that spot, and Layden Robinson was one of those fortunate few. The former fourth round pick of the Patriots muddled through a tough rookie season […]
Falcons draft and UDFA class review with Thor Nystrom
The Falcons signed 14 undrafted free agents this week, completing their 2026 draft process. Kevin Knight is joined by Thor Nystrom to review Atlanta’s draft and UDFA class, discussing who has a chance to make the roster this summer and how the team is positioned going into the season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
Falcons sign four rookies to contracts
At this rate, the Falcons will have their rookie contracts sorted quickly. The team made official Friday that they’ve signed third rounder Zachariah Branch, fourth rounder Kendal Daniels, sixth rounder Harold Perkins Jr., and seventh rounder Ethan Onianwa. That’s four out of their six picks, in addition to the belated announcement of their crop of […]
Michael Penix Jr. is Atlanta’s biggest 2026 wild card
You can go from savior to discarded dream quickly in the NFL, but the speed of that transition can still sometimes surprise us. Two years ago, Michael Penix Jr. was one of the most-discussed players in the NFL after the Falcons shockingly drafted him 8th overall just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative, […]
Falcons bring back CB Darren Hall
As of yesterday, the only 2021 Atlanta Falcons draft pick still on the roster was Kyle Pitts. As of today, there are two of those players on the 90 man roster. That’s because the team just announced they’ve signed cornerback Darren Hall, their 2021 fourth rounder and a former 10 game starter for Atlanta. After […]
Have the Falcons improved in 2026? ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep374
With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, it’s time to evaluate the Falcons offseason as a whole. Did Atlanta improve in 2026? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the impact of free agency and the draft and whether or not the team improved in a meaningful way during the […]
Did the Falcons accomplish their offseason goals? Tuesday Takes
Free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft are in the books for the Falcons. Did they accomplish their goals this offseason? What even were those goals? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take a deep dive into Atlanta’s moves to decipher their possible plans and discuss their success. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the […]
What are Atlanta’s biggest remaining roster needs after the draft?
The Atlanta Falcons have completed their draft and signed several mid-sized sedans full of free agents, but it would be a stretch to suggest their work is complete. This team is set to use 2026 as an evaluation year, but they’d love to be competitive and even playoffs-level-frisky if things break their way, and that […]
Falcons 2026 roster: Who is on the bubble after the draft?
Free agency and the NFL Draft bring a host of new players to the Atlanta Falcons, with new opportunities abounding for new additions. That does mean that some incumbent Falcons are going to have to fight for their jobs this summer, however, and some might have a very uphill sort of battle to wage. Here […]
NFL executives skeptical of Atlanta’s draft, offseason
Despite having a relatively quiet offseason, Atlanta’s work this spring has been divisive. There are fans who like the workmanlike, no big swings approach to free agency and the draft, and those that think this team should have tried to more aggressively build a talented but hole-ridden roster into a potential big-time NFC contender this […]
How did the Falcons draft versus the consensus?
The Atlanta Falcons made six draft picks in 2026, and generally I think Falcons fans are reasonably pleased with the haul. A team needing youth and good fits for a new regime seemingly got both, and while it takes years to find out whether that’s as true in reality as it seems on paper, we […]
Grading the Falcons draft class ft. Aaron Freeman: Falcoholic Live, Ep373
The Falcons managed to turn five picks into six and select players with excellent value on Day 2, but how will those players impact the team? Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman to give an early grade to Atlanta’s 2026 NFL Draft class, along with thoughts on the fit and value of each selection. […]
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 […]
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