Before the 2024 NFL season, Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract to play for the Atlanta Falcons. It looked like the franchise had faith in Cousins even after a torn Achilles wiped out the last half of his 2023 season with the Minnesota Vikings. Then, the Falcons shocked everyone when they selected […]
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The Atlanta Falcons have two potential starters in their QB room. They doubled down on their commitment to Michael Penix Jr., but keeping Kirk Cousins around gave them a prime insurance policy and trade chip. Now, with Aaron Rodgers filling the last vacancy for starting quarterbacks, his trade value may have taken a huge […]
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Kyle Pitts entered the league with franchise-altering expectations after being selected No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, but three seasons later, the Atlanta Falcons appear ready to explore new options. The Pro Bowl tight end has become a lightning rod for criticism following years of underwhelming production. His absence from recent OTAs […]
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Super Bowl 51 could go down as the most memorable Super Bowl in NFL history. If not, it’s certainly a contender, as the New England Patriots completed a comeback that seemed impossible. The Atlanta Falcons were cruising in the first half and into the third quarter, mounting an impressive 28-3 lead. However, as NFL […]
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The Atlanta Falcons’ offense was fairly disappointing last season. But with Michael Penix Jr. set to take the reins from day one, they’re expected to take a big leap in Raheem Morris’ second year in charge. With that in mind, the team made the easy decision to keep one of his potential favorite targets […]
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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is over, it’s even more puzzling what the Atlanta Falcons are doing with Kirk Cousins, who didn’t get traded and could head into training camp as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta has stated it is fine keeping Cousins, but he remains a trade candidate for any […]
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Shedeur Sanders’ slide down the 2025 NFL Draft board was by far the biggest subplot that unfolded throughout the weekend before the Cleveland Browns put a merciful stop to the story by selecting him with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round. An unfortunate video surfaced from Sanders’ draft party of a fan […]
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The Atlanta Falcons have positioned themselves well heading into the 2025 NFL Draft through savvy offseason moves. They recently brought back a veteran cornerback to solidify their secondary. “Re-Signed Dee Alford,” the team announced on X. ATL Glo! — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 7, 2025 With all four of their top cornerbacks from last […]
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The Atlanta Falcons didn’t make the playoffs this season. They hired Raheem Morris to replace Arthur Smith and get back on track, but that wasn’t the case in 2024. Notably, they could’ve had a much more experienced head coach leading the way. The Falcons were quite close to hiring Bill Belichick before eventually backing […]
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Though Kirk Cousins has been a very productive NFL quarterback, he’s been criticized for his lack of playoff success. Despite his 1-3 playoff record, the Atlanta Falcons signed him for four years and $180 million this past offseason, even though he was coming off a torn Achilles in his mid-30s. He then had a […]
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The Atlanta Falcons shocked the league when they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Penix had quickly risen up draft boards after his final college season for Washington, so taking the quarterback in the first round shouldn’t have been surprising. However, his selection was confusing […]
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Although the Atlanta Falcons fell a bit short of expectations this season by going 8-9 and missing the playoffs, the immediate future seems to be bright for them. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who started their final three games, showed a bit of promise, and they have several young offensive skill players who are […]
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The Atlanta Falcons were at the center of the storm last offseason when they signed four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to a major four-year deal. After signing him, the team drafted rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the NFL Draft. Since then, the Falcons have flirted with the playoffs […]
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The NFC South title is on the line, and the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fighting for that honor going into the 18th and final week of the NFL regular season. The Falcons, who were picked by many to win the division when the season started, not only need to defeat the […]
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The NFL’s latest quarterback sensation, Michael Penix Jr., is already turning heads despite having just two starts under his belt. The Falcons’ eighth overall pick from Washington showed promise in Sunday’s Week 17 clash against the Washington Commanders, though his efforts fell short in a 30-24 loss to Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and company. […]
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The Atlanta Falcons raised some eyebrows during the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. The Falcons drafted Penix despite having signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year contract as a free agent. The move was a head-scratcher as the expectation was that Cousins would […]
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The first NFL start for Michael Penix Jr. was a good one as he led the Atlanta Falcons to a commanding win against the New York Giants. The rookie quarterback’s performance drew praise from around the league, with Atlanta coach Raheem Morris dubbing it “almost flawless.” Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 […]
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The Atlanta Falcons have been the talk of the town in the NFL when it comes to the quarterback position this season. They signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a major four-year deal this offseason before drafting rookie Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington in the first round of the NFL Draft. Now, Penix has […]
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With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss on Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons’ chances of winning the NFC South skyrocketed. These teams are now tied for the division lead, making for an exciting finish to the year over the next two weeks. The Falcons took care of business against the New York Giants this […]
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Despite winning in Week 15 against a lowly Las Vegas Raiders squad, the Atlanta Falcons still decided to make waves when it was announced they were benching Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins has looked terrible the past month as he’s thrown more interceptions than touchdowns, a harrowing sign for […]
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