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Falcons | Atlanta to be cautious with Kyle Pitts Wed Jun 11, 12:05 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) is expected to take things slow during the offseason workouts, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Tuesday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: With Pitts heading into a make-or-break season in Atlanta, ensuring he's healthy for training camp makes sense. Beyond that, Morris discussed the "hope" the team still had in Pitts based on the fact that "he's super talented." That's true. However, as Fansided's Nick Halden suggests, the issue has consistently been Pitts' ability to play through the whistle and put his body on the line to earn the trust of his quarterback. Until this changes, the results are only going to improve marginally, no matter what level of talent Michael Penix Jr. proves to be. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins attends minicamp Tue Jun 10, 02:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins reported for mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 10, according to The Insiders. 'We're moving forward and it's about how we as a team and as a quarterback room can be the best we can be in 2025,' Cousins said.
| Footballguys view: While Atlanta has turned the page to second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the club is set to keep Cousins as a backup for 2025. Cousins would like to be a starter, but absent an injury, it appears starting slots for the coming season have been filled. Cousins will make $27.5 million in base salary for the 2025 season on the four-year contract he signed as a free agent last offseason. Though he had attended some of the Falcons' voluntary workouts, it's unclear what level of participation Cousins will have with the club this week. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins expected to be at minicamp on Tuesday Mon Jun 9, 03:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to show up for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 10. Cousins attended team workouts in April but was not present for voluntary OTAs in May.
| Footballguys view: Cousins signed a four-year deal with Atlanta last March, but the Falcons later used a first-round pick on Michael Penix Jr., and Penix replaced Cousins as the team's starter during the 2024 season. Cousins is guaranteed $27.5 million in salary this season, and the Falcons have said that they are comfortable keeping him on the roster as a backup to Penix. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, Cousins has been less enthusiastic about the prospect of staying with the team, but no trade has materialized, and moving him may take an injury somewhere else at some point in the summer or fall. |
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Falcons | ATL not shy about Kyle Pitts calls Thu Jun 5, 09:23 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts could be available for trade as the team isn't necessarily turning calls away for him, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The problem is Pitts is in the last year of his rookie deal, and he's owed nearly $11 million.
| Footballguys view: That salary and the draft capital to acquire him may be too much for bidders, according to Schefter. |
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts injury update Tue Jun 3, 02:40 PM
Updating previous reports, Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) is not practicing during organized team activities this spring due to a strained muscle in his foot, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Nothing new here. Instead, we get further confirmation of what's been widely reported for more than a week now. Ensuring Pitts is healthy heading into the season is important for the team for a player heading into a make-or-break season. Remember, Pitts finished the 2024 season as TE15, but he was TE23 on a points-per-game basis (with 7.7 points a week). He's being drafted in that same range in early best balls, so gambling on a rebound isn't cost-prohibitive. |
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts sitting out with a minor injury Mon Jun 2, 01:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) has been at every offseason meeting but has not participated during organized team activities due to a foot injury, according to head coach Raheem Morris.'Extremely cautious with Kyle right now and what he's got going on. Obviously, don't talk about injuries this time of year, but (we are) definitely being cautious with him, so you won't see him. He's been here, he's done such a great job. ... He's been in every single thing that we've done other than the field, and he's been absolutely outstanding to be around,' Morris said.
| Footballguys view: Pitts, who had 47 receptions for 602 yards with four touchdown catches last season, has been unable to come close to his rookie numbers in 2021 when he had 68 catches for 1,026 yards and a touchdown grab. Since then, though, he has struggled with leg injuries and inconsistency. The Falcons picked up Pitts' fifth-year rookie contract option last offseason, so 2025 will be pivotal in determining what he's able to garner in free agency, either in Atlanta or elsewhere. |
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Falcons | Darnell Mooney may be more involved Sun Jun 1, 03:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is expected to be more involved in the passing game this upcoming season, according to wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard.
| Footballguys view: Mooney had 64 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons. His 15.5 yards-per-catch average ranked third among players with at least 60 receptions. The vast majority of Mooney's production last year came with quarterback Kirk Cousins. This year, Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons' starter. So, Penix and Mooney will have to build upon the bond they began forming when Penix took over the role in Week 16. Mooney is being drafted as WR47 in early best balls, just ahead of his WR45 Footballguys Projection. |
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Falcons | ATL hoping to sign Drake London to extension Sun Jun 1, 09:54 AM
Although the Atlanta Falcons would like to sign WR Drake London to a long-term deal, his contract situation is unlikely to be completely resolved until next offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Marc Raimondi. London had his fifth-year option on his rookie contract exercised by the Falcons in April and is scheduled to hit free agency in 2027.
| Footballguys view: London was drafted No. 8 overall by the Falcons in 2022 and has been their top receiver since then. Last season, London was fourth in the league in receiving yards (1,271) and tied for ninth in receptions (100) and touchdown catches (9). It was his first time eclipsing the 1,000-yard and 100-reception marks. London opens the year as WR11 on the Footballguys 2025 Draft Projections. |
Falcons | ATL may not be in rush to extend Kyle Pitts Sun Jun 1, 09:33 AM
Although Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is entering a contract year, the team is more likely to see how he performs on the field rather than signing him to a contract extension before or during the season, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Marc Raimondi.
| Footballguys view: Pitts had one of the great rookie seasons in history at tight end (68 catches for 1,026 yards), but he has struggled with injuries and inconsistency over the past three seasons. Atlanta has hope that Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback will bring out the old Pitts, or at least an improved version compared with the past few seasons. Pitts finished the 2024 season as TE15, but he was TE23 on a points-per-game basis (with 7.7 points a week). So far this offseason, he's TE18 going with the 147th pick overall. |
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Falcons | Darnell Mooney impressed by QB Sat May 31, 09:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney has been impressed with QB Michael Penix Jr.'s ability to throw the deep ball. 'He throws the ball very, very far,' Mooney said. 'He has a strong arm. He can get it out whenever he needs to.'
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Falcons | Teams calling about Kyle Pitts Fri May 30, 11:54 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been the subject of trade calls the team has received, according to sources. The team would prefer to keep him, and it would take at least a Day 2 pick to spark Atlanta's interest.
| Footballguys view: Let's keep an eye on this situation although nothing seems imminent. Pitts has not played up to his potential since his rookie season. Injuries and inconsistencies have plagued his game, but the physical freakish attributes are still there. Pitts is in the final year of his rookie contract, so any team trading for him would have to get him a new deal now or after this season. |
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Falcons | Ryan Neuzil agrees to deal Wed May 28, 09:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons restricted free-agent C Ryan Neuzil reached an agreement on a two-year, $9.5 million deal that includes $6.25 million in guarantees.
Link to story Falcons | Foot issue for Kyle Pitts Wed May 28, 04:58 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) did not practice Tuesday, May 27, because a foot injury but was at the team facility.
| Footballguys view: Entering the last year of his rookie contract after the Falcons picked up his fifth-year option last spring, Pitts is set to make $10.878 million in 2025. He caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards with a touchdown as a rookie in 2021 but hasn't hit those numbers since. Last year, Pitts caught 47 passes for 602 yards with four touchdowns while playing all 17 games. In other words, Pitts' best chances of getting paid lie in being healthy and more productive than he has been in recent years. |
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Falcons | Younghoe Koo Embracing Competition In Atlanta Wed May 28, 09:54 AM
Younghoe Koo is the Falcons' returning kicker, but he is not the favorite for the job. The team signed German kicker Lenny Krieg to a three-year, $2.975 million contract, an indication they plan on him competing to be the kicker in 2025. Koo embraces the competition. "It's not my first time having a kicker in the locker room with me throughout OTAs or training camp, but it's just kind of how it is in the NFL," Koo said via Will McFadden of the team website. "He's a great dude. He works hard."
| Footballguys view: As PFT notes, Koo injured his right hip last season, landing on injured reserve. The injury did not require surgery, only injections, and he said he was "pretty full-go" a couple of weeks after the season ended. Koo converted only 25 of his 34 attempts last season, a success rate of 73.5 percent. That ranked him 29th in the league, which is why he will have to win his job back. |
Falcons | Kirk Cousins likely to remain in Atlanta? Wed May 28, 12:21 AM
Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to remain the backup for the Falcons this season, in the opinion of NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who notes there's no financial incentive to release Cousins, whose contract contained $100 million in guarantees. Cousins, who Rapoport noted would prefer to be released, did not report for the start of Atlanta's organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, May 27.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons are moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback, so having Cousins around could be awkward, but it's not the end of the world. That said, Cousins wants to move on. But at this point, he's largely out of options. Unless Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign with the Steelers, there's no current destination. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, "The best play is to wait" for a trade opportunity to emerge. If it doesn't, Rapoport's expectation would become the likely outcome. |
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts not present at OTAs Tue May 27, 02:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts did not participate in organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
| Footballguys view: While it's currently unclear why Pitts is not in attendance, the 24-year-old is entering the last year of his rookie contract after the Falcons picked up his fifth-year option last spring. He's set to earn $10.878 million in 2025. Pitt is being drafted as TE18 in early best balls, going with the 147th pick overall. That 13th-round price isn't cost-prohibitive, but it's not a huge value, either. Pitts finished the 2024 season as TE15, but he was TE23 on a points-per-game basis (with 7.7 points a week). |
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Falcons | Bralen Trice hopeful for training camp Tue May 27, 02:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Bralen Trice (knee) is not quite completely recovered from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered last August, but head coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Tuesday, May 27, that a return for training camp is a 'realistic goal.'
Link to story Falcons | Kirk Cousins absent from OTAs Tue May 27, 01:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was not at organized team activities Tuesday, May 27, according to head coach Raheem Morris. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Cousins has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Reports over the weekend suggested Cousins could be the Steelers' fallback option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign in Pittsburgh. Cousins holds a no-trade clause, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the veteran QB has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025. The Falcons reportedly would like a new team to assume $20 million of Cousins' remaining $37.5 million in guarantees. If the Falcons trade him after June 1, they'll get significant cap relief. We'll continue watching for more. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins Not On Hand For OTA Sessions Tuesday Tue May 27, 12:35 PM
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has participated in aspects of the team's voluntary offseason program. But as the club begins its OTA practices on Tuesday, Cousins is not in the building. "I did not see him today," head coach Raheem Morris said during his Tuesday press conference. "[H]e did not show up in the meetings, so I did not see him today."
| Footballguys view: Reports over the weekend suggested Cousins could be the Steelers' fallback option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign in Pittsburgh. As PFT notes, Cousins holds a no-trade clause, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the veteran QB has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025. The Falcons reportedly would like a new team to assume $20 million of Cousins' remaining $37.5 million in guarantees. If the Falcons trade him after June 1, they'll get significant cap relief. We'll continue watching for more. |
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Falcons | Ryan Neuzil remains unsigned Sat May 24, 04:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons restricted free-agent C Ryan Neuzil still has not signed a contract with the Falcons at this point but is no longer allowed to negotiate with other teams.
Link to story Falcons | Michael Gonzalez catches on with Atlanta Fri May 16, 03:28 PM
Undrafted free-agent C Michael Gonzalez (Louisville) signed an undisclosed contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, May 16.
Link to story Falcons | Matt Judon does not expect to return Wed May 14, 01:06 PM
Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) said he does not expect to re-sign with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason but is still interested in playing this upcoming season.
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Falcons | Atlanta reaches deal with Caleb Johnson Mon May 12, 06:12 PM
Free-agent LB Caleb Johnson (Jaguars) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, May 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released WR Phillip Dorsett.
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Falcons | James Pearce Jr. signs rookie deal Mon May 12, 10:17 AM
Atlanta Falcons first-round pick LB James Pearce Jr. signed his four-year, rookie contract Monday, May 12. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but it's fully guaranteed, and all first-round picks receive fifth-year options.
| Footballguys view: Pearce knows how to get after the passer. He's quick off the line of scrimmage, and Pearce has great burst when the quarterback is in his sights. Pearce should bulk up a bit in a pro weight program, and that will help him against punches from stronger tackles. |
Falcons | Jalon Walker signs rookie contract Fri May 9, 06:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft choice LB Jalon Walker signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, May 9. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Junior Aho let go Fri May 9, 06:11 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Junior Aho was waived Friday, May 9.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta signs three draft picks Fri May 9, 02:03 PM
Atlanta Falcons third-round draft choice S Xavier Watts, fourth-round draft choice S Billy Bowman Jr. and seventh-round draft choice OT Jack Nelson signed four-year contracts with the Falcons Friday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | OC sees big things from Kyle Pitts in 2025 Tue May 6, 03:06 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is expected to take 'a big jump' in his second year in offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's system.'I'm expecting Kyle to take a big jump. You know, Year 2 of the system. Year 2 of understanding what we're trying to do offensively. All those things that come with it, so expecting a lot of good things from Kyle. He knows what he needs to work on with the details, some of the fundamentals and techniques, the consistency down in and down out, those are things we talk about with him and (tight ends coach Kevin) Koger talks about with him all the time is those finer details and that next level that he can take as a player. So I'm pumped for Kyle, can't wait to get on the field with him and that's going to be a lot of fun to see his growth,' Robinson said.
| Footballguys view: We touched on this on Sunday when Robinson's quotes first circulated. Adding to that, we'll remind you that Pitts, who doesn't turn 25 until October, had 68 receptions for 1,026 yards as a rookie. But those numbers remain his career bests after four seasons. He had a career-high four touchdowns last year, but his overall line of 47 catches for 602 yards and the four TDs is hardly much to get excited about, especially for a former No. 4 pick. His yards were 13th among TEs, his catches tied for 21st and his touchdowns tied for 11th. Still, the Falcons picked up his fifth-year option for this season, making it a make-or-break year for Pitts in Atlanta. So whatever the formula is for Pitts to find success with the Falcons, it needs to come this year. Time is running out on the potential. |
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Falcons | OC expects improvement from Kyle Pitts Sun May 4, 02:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts should see a big jump in production this upcoming season because he will be more familiar with the offensive scheme, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.
| Footballguys view: That's the message coming from the Falcons this offseason. Earlier this year at the NFL Combine, both Falcons HC Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot said Pitts needs to be "the best version of himself" in 2025. Pitts is a frustrating player because the physical talent is there, but his production has been disappointing for a former first-round pick. We'll see if this is the year Pitts puts it all together in a TE-friendly system. |
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Falcons | ATL fined after prank call saga Wed Apr 30, 11:43 AM
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was fined $100,000, and the team was fined $250,000 for the fraudulent phone call made to QB Shedeur Sanders at the NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Ulbrich's 21-year-old son admitted to the prank call and apologized in an Instagram post Sunday. The Falcons said in a statement Sunday that Jax Ulbrich wrote down the number from his father's open iPad while visiting his parents' home "to later conduct a prank call." The NFL said the fines were for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the NFL Draft." The Falcons noted that "the Ulbrich family is working with the organization to participate in community service initiatives in relation to last week's matter." Sanders, who had been widely expected to be selected in the first round before the NFL draft started, had to wait until Day 3 of the draft for his slide to end when the Cleveland Browns picked him in the fifth round. In a conference call with Cleveland-area reporters after the Browns drafted him, Sanders said he wasn't bothered by the prank. |
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Falcons | Drake London's option exercised Wed Apr 30, 11:39 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
| Footballguys view: London was drafted No. 8 overall by the Falcons in 2022 and has been their top receiver since then. The fifth-year option will go into effect in 2026. London is due around $6.8 million against the team's salary cap in 2025, per Roster Management System, and the option year will be worth in the neighborhood of $16.8 million. Last season, London was fourth in the league in receiving yards (1,271) and tied for ninth in receptions (100) and touchdown catches (9). It was his first time eclipsing the 1,000-yard and 100-reception marks. London opens the year as WR11 on the Footballguys 2025 Draft Projections. |
Falcons | Atlanta giving Seven McGee a look Mon Apr 28, 01:13 AM
University of Albany WR Seven McGee received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, April 26.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta adds two UDFAs Sun Apr 27, 01:47 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Nate Carter (Michigan State) and TE Joshua Simon (South Carolina) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Falcons | Nick Nash lands with Atlanta Sat Apr 26, 09:41 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Nick Nash (San Jose State) has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources.
Link to story Falcons | Camp invite for Seven McGee Sat Apr 26, 08:36 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Seven McGee (Albany) has received an invite to the Atlanta Falcons' rookie minicamp.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta adding Quincy Skinner Sat Apr 26, 08:12 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Quincy Skinner (Vanderbilt) agreed to term with the Atlanta Falcons Saturday, April 26. The deal includes a $15,000 signing bonus and $150,000 guaranteed, according to a source.
Link to story Falcons | James Pearce Jr. joins Falcons Thu Apr 24, 11:01 PM
Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 26th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta adds Jalon Walker Thu Apr 24, 09:43 PM
Georgia LB Jalon Walker was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Falcons | Kirk Cousins could waive no-trade clause soon Thu Apr 24, 03:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could consider waiving his no-trade clause as early as Friday, April 25, following the completion of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Underdog's James Palmer. Per Palmer, it seems 'more and more likely' that he will hold off making a decision until after Day 2 (Rounds 2 and 3) are completed on Friday.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins shows up for start of voluntary workouts Tue Apr 22, 02:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins reported for the first day of the team's offseason workout program on Tuesday, April 22.
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Falcons | Atlanta adds Easton Stick Mon Apr 21, 05:03 PM
Free-agent QB Easton Stick (Chargers) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, April 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins unlikely to be moved for Day 3 pick Sun Apr 20, 10:43 AM
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to require more than a Day 3 draft pick in any potential trade involving QB Kirk Cousins, in the opinion of CBSSports.com's Jonathan Jones.
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Falcons | Courtney Jackson visits Atlanta Sat Apr 19, 11:43 AM
Arkansas State WR Courtney Jackson visited the Atlanta Falcons Friday, April 18, according to a league source. He has already met with 10 special teams coordinators and has received interest from the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans, among others.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta meets with Mykel Williams Wed Apr 16, 09:37 PM
Georgia DE Mykel Williams met with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, April 16.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta meets with Ben Yurosek Wed Apr 16, 06:59 PM
Georgia TE Ben Yurosek recently had an official visit with the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Falcons | Bradyn Swinson visiting Wednesday Wed Apr 16, 01:17 PM
Louisiana State DE Bradyn Swinson is having an official visit with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, April 16.
Link to story Falcons | DeMarcco Hellams on track for workouts Sun Apr 13, 06:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons S DeMarcco Hellams (ankle) is expected to be a full participant when offseason workouts begin, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
Link to story Falcons | James Pearce to meet with Atlanta Sat Apr 12, 11:02 AM
University of Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. is expected to have a pre-draft visit with the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Falcons | Myles Crawley participates in Pro Day Sat Apr 12, 09:21 AM
Grambling State QB Myles Crawley was in attendance at the Atlanta Falcons' local pro day Friday, April 11.
Link to story Falcons | Kevin King back with Falcons Fri Apr 11, 05:28 PM
Free-agent CB Kevin King (Falcons) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, April 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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