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Falcons | LaCale London under contract Fri Jan 17, 05:07 PM
Free-agent DT LaCale London signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Drake London on same page with rookie QB Fri Jan 17, 04:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London was targeted 39 times and logged 22 receptions for 352 yards in the three games started by QB Michael Penix Jr.
| Footballguys view: It's not difficult to see at first glance that London's pace with Penix would put him well over 100 catches and 1500 yards over a full season. London was going in the mid second round in 2024 drafts because of the expected boost from Kirk Cousins that never came. He'll go lower than that in 2025 fantasy drafts, but he could easily have first round value if Penix is as good as he looked in limited action. |
Falcons | Grady Brown interviewing with Pittsburgh Fri Jan 17, 01:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown is interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy on Friday, Jan. 17.
Link to story Falcons | ATL, Matthew Cindric agree to future deal Wed Jan 15, 07:05 PM
Free-agent C Matthew Cindric signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Steve Wilks eyed by Falcons Wed Jan 15, 02:49 PM
Former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is expected to interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their defensive coordinator vacancy next week, according to sources Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Wilks has plenty of coaching experience for 20 years in the NFL. He was last the defensive coordinator of the 49ers and now might join the Falcons staff. In his one year with the 49ers, his defense ranked no.3 in points allowed and was no.8 in yards allowed. |
Falcons | Wink Martindale to interview in Atlanta Tue Jan 14, 12:25 PM
Michigan defensive coordinator Don Martindale will interview for the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Martindale took the defensive coordinator job at Michigan after parting ways with the Giants following the 2023 season and his unit put together a pair of impressive performances to end the season. They knocked off Ohio State 13-10 in their final regular season game and then beat Alabama 19-13 in their bowl game. Martindale ran the Giants defense for two seasons after a four-year run as the coordinator for the Ravens. Atlanta, which ranked 10th worst in the NFL in total defense, just fired coordinator Jimmy Lake after missing the playoffs. |
Falcons | Atlanta to interview Lou Anarumo for DC job Tue Jan 14, 12:49 AM
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to interview Lou Anarumo (Bengals) for the vacant defensive coordinator position this week, a source said Monday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Anarumo was dismissed as the Bengals' defensive coordinator immediately following Cincinnati's 2024 season. He spent six years on the job, overseeing mixed results as part of head coach Zac Taylor's original staff. Anarumo's last two seasons were particularly troubling, as the Bengals finished 31st and 25th in total defense, respectively, surrendering close to 350 yards per game during this season's 9-8 finish. Still, as CBSSports.com pointed out, Anarumo oversaw several key defenders' development during his time with the Bengals, which peaked in 2022 as Cincy logged the No. 6-ranked scoring defense. |
Falcons | Two safeties could re-sign Sun Jan 12, 02:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent S Justin Simmons and S Richie Grant are open to re-signing with the Falcons this offseason.
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Falcons | Drake London fined Sun Jan 12, 08:41 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London was fined $11,255 by the National Football League for committing an act of taunting following his touchdown catch near the end of the first half in Week 18's game versus the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Falcons | Bijan Robinson fined Sun Jan 12, 08:23 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson was fined $22,511 by the National Football League for committing an act of unnecessary roughness during the fourth quarter of Week 18's game versus the Carolina Panthers, when he led with his helmet on a rushing play.
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Falcons | Falcons fire Jay Rodgers Sat Jan 11, 03:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Jay Rodgers was fired on Saturday, Jan. 11.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers came to the Falcons from the Chargers coaching staff, where he was the defensive line coach and run game coordinator for a defense that wasn't that great at stopping the run. The defensive line greatly underperformed for the Falcons and the young players didn't improve, so this was a change most saw coming. |
Falcons | Falcons fire Jimmy Lake Sat Jan 11, 02:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake was fired on Saturday, Jan. 11, per sources.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons defense got worse this year despite significant investments. They went down in sacks, third down stops and points allowed. The defense was plagued by missed tackles and miscommunication, and only improved after the bye when head coach Raheem Morris got more involved. Lake was the assistant head coach with the Rams and head coach at the University of Washington in his two previous stops. There are a lot free agent coaches that Morris is familiar with that have a lot more experience than Lake to consider to fill his spot. |
Falcons | Kirk Cousins to return as backup? Fri Jan 10, 10:48 AM
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said he would be 'very confident' in retaining QB Kirk Cousins to be the team's backup for the 2025 season. Fontenot also indicated that reports saying Cousins would be released before a $10 million roster bonus was due on March 17 were unfounded.
| Footballguys view: Cousins has a $40 million cap hit in 2025. He will be the backup to Michael Penix who will be on the second year of his rookie contract (which includes a fifth-year option for the 2024 first rounder). The Falcons may be posturing here as they look for some team that would trade for the veteran quarterback (and his monster contract). |
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Falcons | Makai Polk signs future deal Wed Jan 8, 07:51 PM
Free-agent WR Makai Polk signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, Jan. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta signs 12 to future contracts Mon Jan 6, 05:36 PM
Free-agent DT Junior Aho, WR Phillip Dorsett, RB Elijah Dotson, WR Dylan Drummond, OG Joey Fisher, OG Jovaughn Gwyn, CB Lamar X. Jackson, QB Emory Jones, DE Khalid Kareem, WR Jesse Matthews, CB Benny Sapp III and OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts ends up with two catches Sun Jan 5, 07:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts ended up with two receptions for 15 yards in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Falcons | KhaDarel Hodge makes one reception Sun Jan 5, 07:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR KhaDarel Hodge ended up with a 24-yard reception on his only touch on two targets in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Falcons | Ray-Ray McCloud good for four grabs Sun Jan 5, 07:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud finished with four receptions for 66 yards on seven targets in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Falcons | Drake London goes off in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 07:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London ended up with 10 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 18 targets in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
| Footballguys view: This has to excite anyone holding London in a dynasty league. The chemistry with Michael Penix was on display in the shootout, although his target load was fattened by Darnell Mooney's absence. London was an early second round pick in 2024 drafts. He won't cost that much in 2025 drafts, but maybe he should after this season finale performance. |
Falcons | Tyler Allgeier totals 11 touches in finale Sun Jan 5, 06:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier ran nine times for 52 yards in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding two receptions for 17 yards on two targets.
Link to story Falcons | Bijan Robinson goes bonkers in finale Sun Jan 5, 06:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ran 28 times for 170 yards and two touchdowns in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding two receptions for three yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: We won't fault anyone for taking Robinson #1 overall in 2025 fantasy drafts. We probably haven't seen his best football as Kirk Cousins physical limitations held the offense back at times this season. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. goes over 300 yards Sun Jan 5, 06:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 21-of-38 passes for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, and he ran once for a 5-yard touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Penix didn't get the Falcons into the playoffs, but he performed better than expected and certainly well enough to acquit the Falcons for using the #8 overall pick on him. Kirk Cousins will almost certainly be released in the offseason and get to pick his spot a la Russell Wilson with Atlanta footing the bill for his $27.5 million salary. |
Falcons | Kaden Elliss hits double digits again Sun Jan 5, 06:47 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Kaden Elliss registered 10 total stops with three solo tackles in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Falcons | Shoulder issue for Mike Hughes Sun Jan 5, 01:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 18 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Falcons | Mike Hughes back on field Sun Jan 5, 01:28 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (head) has been cleared to return to the Week 18 game after being checked for a possible concussion.
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Falcons | Mike Hughes may have concussion Sun Jan 5, 01:24 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (head) left the Week 18 game early and is being evaluated for a concussion. He is considered questionable to return.
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Falcons | Darnell Mooney not active for Week 18's game Sun Jan 5, 11:29 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is not active for Week 18's game versus the Carolina Panthers.
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Falcons | Darnell Mooney in danger of missing finale Sun Jan 5, 12:36 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder), who is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is facing an uphill battle to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18, according to sources.
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Falcons | Lamar Jackson gets the call Sat Jan 4, 04:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Lamar X. Jackson was elevated from the practice squad for Week 18 on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Link to story Falcons | Drake London in the clear for Week 18 Fri Jan 3, 01:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and no longer appears on the injury report for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Falcons | Darnell Mooney 50-50 for season finale Fri Jan 3, 01:34 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Falcons | Week 18 injury report for Atlanta Fri Jan 3, 01:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) and DT Brandon Dorlus (abdomen) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers. LB JD Bertrand (eye) remained limited in practice on Friday and is also listed as questionable. DL David Onyemata (shoulder, rest), CB Kevin King (concussion, personal) and DL Grady Jarrett (rest) did not practice on Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. OT Jake Matthews (rest), OT Kaleb McGary (rest) and TE Charlie Woerner (rest) were limited in practice on Friday but are expected to play. LB Lorenzo Carter (oblique), CB Dee Alford (groin), OL Matthew Bergeron (hand), WR Drake London (knee), WR KhaDarel Hodge (ribs), LB Nathan Landman (shoulder), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle) and DL Zach Harrison (Achilles) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyGrady Jarrett player page
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Kevin King player page
Lorenzo Carter player page
Ross Dwelley player page
KhaDarel Hodge player page
Charlie Woerner player page
Darnell Mooney player page
Zach Harrison player page
Falcons | Limited practice for Darnell Mooney Thu Jan 2, 04:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Falcons | Drake London listed as limited Thu Jan 2, 04:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta's practice report for Thursday Thu Jan 2, 04:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Lorenzo Carter (oblique), CB Dee Alford (groin), LB JD Bertrand (eye), OL Matthew Bergeron (hand), DL David Onyemata (shoulder), CB Kevin King (concussion), WR Drake London (knee), WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder), WR KhaDarel Hodge (ribs), LB Nathan Landman (shoulder), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle) and DL Zach Harrison (Achilles) were limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Link to storyDavid Onyemata player page
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Lorenzo Carter player page
Ross Dwelley player page
KhaDarel Hodge player page
Darnell Mooney player page
Zach Harrison player page
Falcons | Kaden Elliss leading sack attack Wed Jan 1, 09:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Kaden Elliss has four sacks in the last five games, and the Falcons are the first team since 1997 to record at least three sacks in five straight games.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 1, 04:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Kevin King (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. LB Lorenzo Carter (oblique), CB Dee Alford (groin), LB JD Bertrand (eye), OG Matthew Bergeron (hand) and DT David Onyemata (shoulder) were limited during practice.
Link to storyDavid Onyemata player page
Kevin King player page
Lorenzo Carter player page
Falcons | Jessie Bates makes a dozen stops Mon Dec 30, 01:31 AM
Atlanta Falcons DB Jessie Bates was credited with 12 tackles (seven solo) and a sack against the Washington Commanders in Week 17.
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts rediscovers the end zone Mon Dec 30, 01:11 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts had four receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown in a Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was targeted five times.
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Falcons | Ray-Ray McCloud collects 27 yards Mon Dec 30, 01:03 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Ray-Ray McCloud had one catch for 13 yards against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29. He added a 14-yard run.
Link to story Falcons | Forgettable performance for Darnell Mooney Mon Dec 30, 12:44 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney had two receptions for 37 yards versus the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29. He was targeted five times.
Link to storyDarnell Mooney player page
Falcons | Drake London tops the century mark Mon Dec 30, 12:24 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London had seven receptions for 90 yards during the team's Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders. London was targeted a game-high 13 times.
| Footballguys view: The targets are no surprise. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. targeted London eight times in the rookie QB's first start last week, and London only played a half. It's also worth noting that London reached 1,000 receiving yards in a single season for the first time in his career on Sunday. In the second quarter, the third-year receiver caught a 14-yard pass from Penix to reach the milestone. It was London's second reception of the night against the Washington Commanders. He needed 22 yards coming into the game to match the 1,000-yard total. In his march to 1,000 yards, London has posted five games of at least 70 receiving yards. He recorded a career-high 154 yards in Atlanta's Week 5 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 1,000-yard breakthrough comes in a breakout year for London. The wide receiver had already racked up career highs with seven touchdowns and 119 targets ahead of the matchup against the Commanders. The Falcons head into a must-win game against the Panthers in Week 18. |
Falcons | Two touchdowns for Bijan Robinson Mon Dec 30, 12:24 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson carried the ball 17 times for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29. Robinson added three receptions (on five targets) for eight yards.
| Footballguys view: The second-year running back scored his second touchdown against the Washington Commanders to put the Falcons ahead, 14-7, with 4:24 left in the first half Sunday night. Robinson's effort was so impressive that he scored twice on the same series -- sort of. As ESPN.com reported, two plays before scoring, Robinson appeared to have crossed the goal line on a 4-yard run, but the play was called back after replay showed he stepped out of bounds before the ball crossed the line. After a quarterback sneak by Michael Penix Jr. failed, Atlanta gave the ball back to Robinson, who took a handoff out of the shotgun and ran it in easily. Robinson's first touchdown run, also from one yard, came with 5:12 left in the first quarter to tie the game at 7. Robinson has eight touchdowns in the last seven games and 12 rushing touchdowns on the season. |
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Falcons | Tyler Allgeier barely involved in Week 17 Mon Dec 30, 12:17 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier had three carries for 19 yards versus the Washington Commanders in Week 17.
Link to story Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. throws first NFL TD Sun Dec 29, 11:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 19 of 35 passes for 223 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception in a Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. Penix also fumbled twice and ran for three yards on two attempts.
Link to story Falcons | Week 17 Atlanta Falcons inactives Sun Dec 29, 06:57 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared OT Brandon Parker, DE Brandon Dorlus, OT Elijah Wilkinson, RB Carlos Washington Jr., OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr., WR Casey Washington and CB Kevin King inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyKevin King player page
Falcons | Falcons bring up two players Sat Dec 28, 04:51 PM
Atlanta Falcons OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and CB Lamar X. Jackson were elevated from the practice squad for Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Link to story Falcons | Drake London ready to roll Fri Dec 27, 01:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 27 and has been removed from the injury report for Week 17 against the Washington Commanders.
| Footballguys view: London was listed as limited on Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant on Friday. In his third season, London has set career highs with 83 catches, 978 yards, and seven touchdowns. Even with Michael Penix Jr. taking over at QB last week, London remained the team's primary downfield threat; he drew a team-high eight targets on just 23 routes run despite missing most of the second half. Play him with confidence now that he's off the injury report. |
Falcons | Atlanta's Week 17 injury report Fri Dec 27, 01:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Kevin King (concussion) and CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Washington Commanders. WR KhaDarel Hodge (ribs) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from the injury report. TE Charlie Woerner (rest) did not practice on Friday, Dec. 27, but is expected to be available. WR Casey Washington (concussion), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (groin), WR Drake London (knee) and DL Zach Harrison (Achilles) practiced in full on Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report. LB Matt Judon (rest), LB Nathan Landman (rest) were not given a practice designation for a second consecutive day on Friday but are also expected to play.
Link to storyMatthew Judon player page
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Lorenzo Carter player page
Ross Dwelley player page
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Charlie Woerner player page
Zach Harrison player page
Falcons | Kaden Elliss on a hot streak Thu Dec 26, 10:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Kaden Elliss has recorded a sack in four straight games, and he is tied for eighth in the NFL with 131 total tackles.
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