The Atlanta Falcons invested heavily into the edge rusher position in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft, with first-round rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. looking to make an instant impact.

The Falcons, by contrast, have set themselves up with both a promising young QB and dynamic edge rushers. Last season, Atlanta ranked among the league’s worst teams in pass rush and tackling.

If Atlanta’s defense can simply “get back to average” in pass rushing and tackling, the Falcons suddenly go from barely being considered a playoff hopeful to a legitimate threat in the NFC ...

Moton picked London for the Falcons. "The Atlanta Falcons have exercised the fifth-year option in Drake London's deal, and they should ramp up negotiations on a multiyear extension," wrote Moton.

September 20, 2009; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons throwback helmet sits on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA ...

Nov 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (10) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first ...

Michael Penix Jr. earned his shot at the Atlanta Falcons ’ starting job last season when the team turned to him out of desperation. But the rookie didn’t flinch. In a recent sit-down with ...

The Falcons signed Neuzil to a two-year, $9.5 million deal in late May. His 2025 salary cap hit is $3.2 million, which isn't bad for a starting offensive lineman.

Atlanta Falcons fans are excited this offseason about the possibility of Michael Penix Jr. being the team's franchise quarterback moving forward. National pundits, though, seem to want to see more ...

One month later, the veteran quarterback was shocked to see Atlanta draft Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Apparently, Cousins had no idea the team planned to ...

Atlanta’s New Center Appears at No. 30 on the List The guy snapping to Michael Penix Jr. will have some big shoes to fill. Following the departure of Drew Dalman, one of the league’s top ...

The Falcons are entering Year 2 under Raheem Morris. But he'll need his former first-round pick to prove himself in 2025 to keep his job.