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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. uncertain for preseason finale Mon Aug 24, 01:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will start splitting snaps with the first-team offense during practice this week, but his availability for the final preseason game is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: Penix will participate in 11-on-11 drills for the first time this offseason, officially kicking off his competition with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. With the two QBs splitting the first-team snaps, the Falcons will prepare like they would for a regular-season game. Stefanski was asked whether or not Penix had a chance to start Week 1, but he didn't give a definitive answer. "Sure, I can't speculate on those types of things," answered Stefanski; however, the fact that he did not rule it out is quite telling -- especially with Tua struggling. We'll be watching. |
Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. cleared for practice Sat Aug 22, 04:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 practices and will practice on Monday, according to HC Kevin Stefanski on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: This is some interesting news coming out of Atlanta. Many felt Tua Tagovaiola would be the starter in Week 1 as Penix comes back from his knee injury that cut short his 2025 season. Instead, Tagovaiola has struggled in training camp and the preseason. Now, Penix might have a shot to be ready for the season opener in a couple of weeks. Things change quickly around here, so as always; stay tuned. |
Falcons | Trey Sermon on injured reserve Wed Aug 19, 05:03 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Trey Sermon (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Falcons | Za'Darius Smith signs with Atlanta Tue Aug 18, 02:46 PM
Free agent DE Za'Darius Smith (Eagles) is signing a one-year, $6 million deal that can be worth up to $8 million on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
| Footballguys view: Smith, a 33-year-old edge rusher who played last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, played under Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski while with the Cleveland Browns in 2023 and 2024. The veteran fills a need after Atlanta lost its two best pass rushers -- Jalon Walker (injury) and James Pearce Jr. (suspension) -- for an extended period of time over the past two weeks. |
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Falcons | ATL releases two on Monday Mon Aug 17, 08:28 PM
Atlanta Falcons OL Layden Robinson and P Matt Hayball were released by the Falcons, according to a source on Monday, Aug, 17.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta moves on from two WRs Mon Aug 17, 06:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Kristian Wilkerson was released Monday, Aug. 17. The team also waived WR Le'Meke Brockington (undisclosed) from the Reserve/Injured list after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Falcons | Za'Darius Smith worked out Mon Aug 17, 05:15 PM
Free-agent DE Za'Darius Smith (Eagles) worked out for the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 17.
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Falcons | Atlanta adding Beaux Collins Mon Aug 17, 02:07 PM
Free-agent WR Beaux Collins (Giants) agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 17, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Collins, 23, signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2025. He played nine games as a rookie last season, catching two passes for 25 yards. Collins saw action on 84 offensive snaps and 109 on special teams before going on injured reserve, where he finished the season. |
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Falcons | Quick night for Tua Tagovailoa Fri Aug 14, 09:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa completed three of his five targets for 22 yards in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 14.
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Falcons | Three grabs for Kyle Pitts Fri Aug 14, 09:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts caught three of his four targets for 22 yards in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 14.
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Falcons | James Pearce Jr. suspended eight games Fri Aug 14, 02:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. is being suspended for eight regular-season games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons already lost their other 2025 first round pick, Jalon Walker, for the season with a camp ACL tear. The Steelers, Packers, Panthers, and Saints will get to face this defense trying to figure out how to compete without two of their best players over the first four weeks. |
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Falcons | Coach happy with Michael Penix's progress Wed Aug 12, 06:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been making good progress in his recovery and should gain confidence once he is medically cleared to team drills, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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Falcons | Le'Meke Brockington moved to IR Wed Aug 12, 05:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Le'Meke Brockington (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 12, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa settling in Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa has 'really turned the corner' recently, in the opinion of ESPN's Marc Raimondi, who writes that Tagovailoa is starting to look comfortable in the offense.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa is set to begin the regular season as the starter with Michael Penix (knee) not yet cleared to resume football activities. Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said that Tagovailoa is 'getting better every day.' Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said the team does not have a timetable to name its starting quarterback...but the reality is that Tagovailoa is experienced and ready for the opportunity. |
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Falcons | Four likely competing for one job Tue Aug 11, 11:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons RBs Tyler Goodson, Cash Jones, Nate Carter, and newly signed Trey Sermon are all competing for a spot on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Marc Raimondi.
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Falcons | Jaeden Roberts claimed by ATL Tue Aug 11, 06:43 PM
Former Philadelphia Eagles OG Jaeden Roberts was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Falcons | Nick Muse signed by ATL Tue Aug 11, 04:35 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Muse (Lions) was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Falcons also have waived WR Le'Meke Brockington and LB Malik Verdon with waived/injured designations.
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Falcons | Flurry of moves for Atlanta on Monday Mon Aug 10, 08:27 PM
Free-agent DE Cameron Sample (49ers) has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 10. The Falcons also waived LS Philip Florenzo and waived OL Jack Nelson with a waived/injured designation.
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Falcons | Atlanta adds Trey Sermon Mon Aug 10, 06:53 PM
Free-agent RB Trey Sermon (Steelers) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 10. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Falcons | No practice for Divine Deablo Mon Aug 10, 06:37 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Divine Deablo (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 10, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said Deablo is not dealing with a serious injury.
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Falcons | Back issue for Jessie Bates Mon Aug 10, 06:24 PM
Atlanta Falcons S Jessie Bates (back) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 10, because of a lower back injury but could see some work as the week goes on, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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Falcons | Trey Sermon tries out Mon Aug 10, 05:59 PM
Free-agent RB Trey Sermon (Steelers) recently worked out for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Falcons | Jawaan Taylor activated Mon Aug 10, 01:53 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Jawaan Taylor (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, Aug. 10.
Link to story Falcons | Zach Harrison given green light to practice Sat Aug 8, 09:22 AM
Atlanta Falcons LB Zach Harrison (undisclosed) received clearance to resume practicing Friday, Aug. 7, and was removed from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. making strides Fri Aug 7, 08:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is still limited to 7-on-7 work, but he has 'looked sharp lately,' according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
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Falcons | Atlanta adds Kristian Wilkerson Fri Aug 7, 04:03 PM
Free-agent WR Kristian Wilkerson (Bills) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Troy Andersen released by Atlanta Fri Aug 7, 01:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Troy Andersen was released by the team on Friday, Aug. 7.
Link to story Falcons | Troy Andersen released Fri Aug 7, 09:39 AM
Atlanta Falcons LB Troy Andersen was released Friday, Aug. 7.
Link to story Falcons | Jalon Walker placed on IR Thu Aug 6, 06:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Jalon Walker (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa likely to start in Week 1 Thu Aug 6, 01:12 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) did more work in 11-on-11 drills on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and ESPN's Marc Raimondi writes that it is 'fair to say Tagovailoa will be the team's Week 1 starter unless something major changes.'
| Footballguys view: This is probably based on Michael Penix not having enough time in practice to prove he should be starter because he is still rounding into shape after ACL surgery. Tagovailoa is a good fit for Kevin Stefanski's offense, but he has also had durability issues. Chances are we will see both quarterbacks at some point this season. |
Tua Tagovailoa player page
Falcons | Jalon Walker suffers torn ACL Tuesday Wed Aug 5, 02:49 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons LB Jalon Walker suffered a torn ACL in practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to a source. He will miss the entire 2026 season.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons could also be missing fellow 2025 first round pick edge defender James Pearce because of a suspension that the league will levy eventually. It could be this season or next, but the Falcons are preparing for it to be this season by not putting Pearce with the first team much at the open of camp. Pittsburgh, Carolina, Green Bay, and New Orleans are the first four teams to face the Falcons this season. |
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Falcons | Jalon Walker carted off from practice Tue Aug 4, 03:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Jalon Walker was carted off from practice following an apparent injury. No further details were made available.
| Footballguys view: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche, Walker is feared to have torn his ACL. He will have an MRI to confirm the injury from practice today, which drew an emotional reaction from his team. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa will be limited in practice Tue Aug 4, 02:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) will be limited in practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Falcons | Marlon Tuipulotu signs with Atlanta Tue Aug 4, 02:09 PM
Free agent DL Marlon Tuipulotu (Giants) signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Falcons | Bijan Robinson extended Tue Aug 4, 09:25 AM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson received a three-year extension Tuesday, Aug. 4, worth up to $75 million that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $51 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: Robinson had been holding in since the first day of training camp last Wednesday. Now under contract with the Falcons through 2030, Robinson should return Tuesday afternoon. He led the NFL in scrimmage yards last season (2,298) and was fourth in rushing yards (1,478). His 93-yard rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams was the longest in the NFL last season. Robinson is currently being drafted as RB2. But with the current RB1, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs, still holding in, it'll be interesting to see if investors gain a bit more confidence in Robinson in the short term. |
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Falcons | Two players suffer injuries Mon Aug 3, 03:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Wanya Morris (undisclosed) and DT Da'Shawn Hand (undisclosed) left practice early Monday, Aug. 3, after suffering apparent injuries.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa more involved Monday Mon Aug 3, 03:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) received some snaps during team drills at practice Monday, Aug. 3.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa returns Mon Aug 3, 10:07 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 3.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa should have ample opportunity to set the bar high for Michael Penix Jr. to reach to make this a competition when he returns from ACL surgery. Penix should be back by the end of the month if he doesn't have any setbacks, but Tagovailoa's quick trigger and experience should make him the favorite. |
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Falcons | Jawaan Taylor may be available soon Sun Aug 2, 02:30 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Jawaan Taylor (arm, elbow) may be cleared to practice in the next several days or weeks, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Taylor is currently on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to story Falcons | Matthew Bergeron agrees to terms on a four-year extension Sat Aug 1, 01:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Matthew Bergeron has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $96 million, with $60 million guaranteed, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Link to story Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa uncertain about return date Fri Jul 31, 04:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) has been limited to individual drills because of back tightness and said he is not sure when he will be able to be a full participant in practice.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa said he hasn't dealt with this back issue before. Michael Penix said he could be four weeks away from being fully back from his 2025 ACL surgery, so the team has UDFA Jack Strand from Minnesota State-Mankato taking snaps with the team. They also signed Cooper Rush earlier this year. Not exactly how Kevin Stefanski wanted things to be going at the open of his first camp as Falcons head coach. |
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa doing solo work Thu Jul 30, 10:39 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) returned to practice Thursday, July 30, doing individual work.
| Footballguys view: Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said this was a "flare up" for the veteran quarterback. With Michael Penix saying he is likely a month away from doing more than 7-on-7 work, getting Tagovailoa back out there is good news for Atlanta. We are likely to see Tagovailoa as the Falcons' starter in Week 1. |
Tua Tagovailoa player page
Falcons | Several players not ready to practice Wed Jul 29, 04:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Jawaan Taylor (undisclosed), LB DeAngelo Malone (undisclosed) and LB Troy Andersen (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, July 29. The team also placed DE Zach Harrison (undisclosed) on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Falcons | Trevor Siemian let go Wed Jul 29, 04:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Trevor Siemian (undisclosed) was released Wednesday, July 29, with a non-football injury designation.
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. might be four weeks away from being cleared Wed Jul 29, 11:51 AM
Michael Penix Jr. told reporters that while it could be sooner, it might be four weeks before he's cleared to practice. How his body feels during camp will be a determining factor.
| Footballguys view: There was hope that Penix would be ready for that work at this point in his ACL rehab, but the quarterback said that everyone is taking a cautious approach to the final steps in his recovery. "I feel like I can do everything," Penix said. "But I have to be still smart about it. I can't afford to have somebody trip and fall and land on me right now." That's true, but a four-week timeline all but ensures Tua Tagovailoa is the Week 1 starter. |
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Falcons | Bijan Robinson sitting out drills as he awaits a new deal Wed Jul 29, 10:48 AM
Per multiple reporters from Falcons training camp, running back Bijan Robinson is not participating in practice on Wednesday. Video from Alison Mastrangelo of WSB-TV shows Robinson on the field without a helmet and not performing drills. While head coach Kevin Stefanski did not address the situation in his press conference before the start of practice, this is likely due to Robinson seeking a new contract.
| Footballguys view: Robinson was a first-team All-Pro in 2025 after leading the league with 2,298 yards from scrimmage. He rushed for 1,478 yards with seven touchdowns and caught 79 passes for 820 yards with four TDs. Robinson is under contract through 2027 after the Falcons exercised his fifth-year option. But his performance over the last three seasons has put him in a position for a contract extension. Robinson's current ADP, RB2, shouldn't change based on this news. But with Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs, the RB1, in a similar situation, we'll all be watching these situations closely. |
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Falcons | Cooper Rush signs with Atlanta Wed Jul 29, 10:10 AM
Free-agent QB Cooper Rush (Ravens) signed an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, July 29.
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Falcons | Tua Tagovailoa slowed by minor back issue Wed Jul 29, 09:57 AM
The Falcons' quarterback competition is on hold as the team starts training camp on Wednesday. HC Kevin Stefanski said that Tua Tagovailoa will not practice after an injury "flared up." Stefanski did not specify the injury, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the quarterback is dealing with back tightness.
| Footballguys view: Stefanski said the injury is not considered serious and that they expect him back sooner rather than later. The head coach also said that Michael Penix Jr. has not been cleared for team drills, so neither of the players vying for the starting job in Atlanta is participating in practice at this point. The Falcons are expected to sign former Cowboys and Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush to give them another option at the position as they wait for Tagovailoa and Penix to get the green light for full practice activities. We'll continue to monitor. |
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Falcons | Anterio Thompson on NFI list Sat Jul 25, 06:50 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Anterio Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Saturday, July 25.
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts feels he's just getting started Sun Jul 5, 05:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts signed a big-money contract extension this offseason, and he views it as just the start of a new phase of his career. 'I think there's a lot more out there, a lot more to get, and a lot more things to keep grinding towards. It's cool to see,' Pitts said. He feels his best football is '100 percent' in the future.
| Footballguys view: Pitts is still just 25 years old and theoretically has his best days ahead of him. After a fantastic rookie campaign, Pitts' next season was cut short after tearing his MCL and PCL. His production and play over the next two seasons were underwhelming, but he started to look like his old self again in 2025, posting the best fantasy season of his career. Pitts is being drafted as a middling TE1 this year, but has the upside to drastically outperform his draft-day cost. |
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