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Falcons 2026 roster: Team announces initial 53 man roster
A long eight months has led to this. The 2026 Falcons have a new coaching staff, front office, and Matt Ryan as the new football overlord, plus a ton of additions via free agency, the draft, and undrafted free agent signings. This was always going to be an interesting and impactful cutdown process, and sure […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Za’Darius Smith should make a nice impact
Za’Darius Smith is in Atlanta with a purpose. After enduring significant personal losses, the three-time Pro Bowler returns to the sport ready to do what he does best. Overpowering offensive linemen and sacking quarterbacks are two things Smith has done for several years. The Falcons’ defensive line desperately needs it with Jalon Walker out for […]
2026 Falcons roster: Will the team add anyone off waivers?
Atlanta is 13th in the waiver order, which means they have a decent chance of snagging a couple of useful players that have been waived by other teams…assuming they want any. Who might they go after? We’re still learning this coaching staff and front office’s preferences, but there’s a handful of names that spring readily […]
Top storylines following the Falcons initial 53-man roster
The Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster has been released, and there’s plenty to glean. The team made surprising cuts, boasts some unusual position total counts, and has given fans some hope about injury progress. Here are the most interesting storylines from the initial 53-man roster. 4 Quarterbacks It was confirmed that Jack Strand would make […]
Falcons 2026 roster cut tracker: Tyler Goodson, Azeez Ojulari among biggest surprises
The Falcons just completed the third and final week of the 2026 NFL preseason, which means that the trimming down of the offseason roster from 90 to the 53 man final roster will begin shortly. There’s been a number of fascinating roster battles and impressive players fighting for spots, making for some tough decisions for […]
Falcons 2026 practice squad tracker
The Falcons are in the midst of their final cuts ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Once the dust settles and the waivers have been sorted out—for more information about that process, we’ve got a primer here—Atlanta will be able to establish their 16-man practice squad. The deadline for teams to make waiver claims is […]
Falcons trade for Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter
Well, can’t say I expected that one. The Atlanta Falcons have traded Clark Phillips and a 2027 fifth round pick to the Chicago Bears for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, adding more beef and pressure to their defensive front for a day three pick and a cornerback who was not guaranteed to make the roster. Adam […]
One 2027 NFL Draft Prospect for Falcons Fans to Watch From Every Week Zero Game
It’s been over 220 days, but we are finally back. College football is back, and we are ready to kick our draft coverage into high gear. The Atlanta Falcons are playing the Miami Dolphins on Friday, effectively ending training camp and gearing us up for the regular season. But the college scouts are already getting […]
Falcons – Dolphins recap: To the regular season we go
As a football game, it was pretty artless, with some nice stretches from the defense and a handful of big plays on offense and special teams adding a little excitement to a contest that was otherwise plodding, penalty-ridden, and low-scoring. As an audition for this Falcons roster, it told many tales, some of them tragic […]
Projecting the Falcons final 53-man roster and practice squad
The third and final preseason game is over, and it’s time for our final roster predictions. Cutdowns are a lot earlier this year—Sunday instead of Tuesday—which means there’s little time for consideration. Accordingly, I’ll be trying to get this to you all as early as possible on Saturday. The Dolphins game didn’t provide many new […]
NFL waiver wire rules and the Falcons waiver order position
The 2026 NFL preseason is over, at least for the Falcons. That means the worst time of the year, final roster cutdowns, is about to begin. The cutdown deadline happens earlier than usual this season, with teams needing to have their final cuts submitted no later than Sunday, August 30 at 6 PM ET. That […]
Falcons – Dolphins preseason instant recap: Plenty to consider
The Atlanta Falcons turned the ball over twice and still went into halftime with a 17-6 lead, which says a lot more about the Dolphins than it does the Falcons. Then things got predictably slow and ugly. Atlanta’s offensive gameplan seemed to be heavily predicated on screens and short passes, and that had the dual […]
Falcons at Dolphins 2026 preseason fan discussion
We’ll get a quick look at the starters in this one and then roughly three-and-a-half quarters of reserves, and all we can really ask for is a reasonably entertaining game where everyone exits healthy and the coaching staff has everything they need to make the tough decisions ahead for the roster. You’ll discuss the game […]
One 2027 NFL Draft Prospect From Each Team in AP Preseason Top 25 for the Falcons
This is a celebration that both NFL and college football are back, and there is no better indicator than finding one 2027 NFL Draft prospect from the AP Preseason Top 25 and manifesting them into the red and black next season. This is a long exercise, so we’re not going to waste any time; let’s […]
Falcons vs Dolphins Preseason Watch Party
The Falcons face the Dolphins in the third and final preseason game of the 2026 NFL season. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic bring you live coverage through all four quarters, including updates on the Falcons closest position battles, the players to watch during Friday’s game, and a whole lot more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another […]
Falcons at Dolphins preseason 2026: How to watch, start time, TV, and odds
Ready to tune in for the final preseason game? Here’s how you can get your eyes, ears, or both on the game tonight. Schedule & TV information Date: Friday, August 28 Time: 7 p.m. EDT Channel: FOX5 Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL Radio: 92.9 The Game & affiliates locally with Dave Archer and […]
What to know about Falcons – Dolphins in the preseason finale
The final game of the 2026 preseason kicks off tomorrow night, and when it’s over, all that lies ahead is the first season of Falcons football for Kevin Stefanski, Ian Cunningham, and the host of new players they’ve brought in. We’re nearly there, but there’s this one tune-up to clear first. Here’s what you need […]
Falcons training camp 2026: A quick, intense practice on the last day of camp
Today was a short, but intense, practice for the Falcons as they look toward this weekend’s last preseason matchup against the Dolphins. It was Michael Penix Jr.’s third full practice since being medically cleared last week, and he told the media he feels great, and that he’s getting more comfortable and confident each day. But […]
Can Michael Penix win the Falcons starting job? ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep386
The Falcons are in the midst of a battle at starting quarterback heading into the final week of the 2026 NFL preseason. Kevin Knight and Joe Patrick discuss the chance for Michael Penix Jr. to win the job with less than three weeks to go before Week 1 and break down what we hope to […]
Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Falcons’ final preseason game vs. Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski officially announced that former first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. will not be playing in the Falcons’ preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins, according to The Falcoholic’s Jeanna Kelley. Penix was fully cleared last weekend to play in 11-on-11 and team drills, with the hope that he would be able […]
Falcons news: 3 things I hope we’ll learn from final training camp practice
Good morning Falcoholics, and welcome to Wednesday! I missed yesterday’s practice due to my day job — covering the Falcons isn’t actually in my job description (my full-time job is serving as SB Nation’s NFL News Director), which may be surprising to y’all, and I am forever grateful that SB Nation still lets me do […]
Jack Strand rises, Michael Penix fully cleared: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons dominated the Colts in their first preseason victory in years, with a particularly noteworthy performance from UDFA QB Jack Strand. We also got some good news regarding QB Michael Penix Jr., who was fully cleared to return to practice on Monday. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss the state of Atlanta’s QB room […]
The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: How big of an impact will Za’Darius Smith have?
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. It was only a matter of time before the Falcons signed a veteran pass rusher following Jalon Walker’s season-ending injury and James Pearce’s eight-game suspension. The […]
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. participates in full practice Monday
I thought the Falcons would slow-roll Michael Penix into full contact after he was medically cleared to return to football activities over the weekend. And Monday was not a padded practice, so that’s been slow-rolled at least until tomorrow. But Penix did get a lot of work. Cooper Rush and Jack Strand did not get […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Playing it safe at inside linebacker
Who plays alongside Divine Deablo is one of the several positional battles this summer. With plenty to be decided across the defensive line, the linebacker to complement one of Atlanta’s most valuable defensive players will play a pivotal role in keeping a defense filled with uncertainty afloat. Three players have emerged as options, though only […]
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