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Atlanta Falcons News

Aug 15, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker JD Bertrand (40) on the field against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Forgotten LB may have revived his Falcons career with strong preseason showing

Grayson Freestone

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Aug 18, 2026

Kevin Stefanski is the biggest winner of the Falcons signing Za'Darius Smith

Jason Kandel

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Aug 18, 2026

Falcons finally address their EDGE woes by signing three-time Pro Bowler

Jason Kandel

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Aug 18, 2026

Falcons' preseason opener helped validate Atlanta's most controversial trade

Jason Kandel

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Aug 18, 2026

Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier

Tyler Allgeier may finally get the opportunity he left the Falcons for

Jason Kandel

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Aug 18, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. didn't have to play to gain favor in the Falcons' QB battle

Jason Kandel

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Aug 18, 2026

Tennessee Titans Offensive Line Coach Bill Callahan runs practice during mandatory Titans Minicamp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Falcons are going to put Bill Callahan's legendary status to the ultimate test

Garrett Klaus

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Aug 17, 2026

Jul 30, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) runs during a drill during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Devon Witherspoon confirmed Falcons are getting A.J. Terrell at a major value

Clint Goss

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Aug 17, 2026

Former Washington Commanders outside linebacker Von Miller

Falcons' Von Miller fantasy got torched before it could get off the ground

Jason Kandel

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Aug 17, 2026

Jun 16, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch (17) in action on the field during Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Zachariah Branch just gave Falcons fans another reason to be excited

Garrett Klaus

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Aug 17, 2026

University of Akron defensive lineman Bruno Dall (41) congratulates defensive back Malcolm DeWalt IV (17)

Falcons UDFA made a strong preseason impression (but it may not matter)

Jason Kandel

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Aug 17, 2026

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski

Falcons fans should still believe in Kevin Stefanski despite his brutal debut

Jason Kandel

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Aug 17, 2026

Jul 30, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) shown on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Harry Douglas sent the Falcons a major wake-up call about their QB situation

Garrett Klaus

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Aug 16, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush

Falcons' preseason opener helped to decide QB battle (but not the one you think)

Jason Kandel

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Aug 16, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Vinny Anthony is practically forcing the Falcons to keep him on their roster

Clint Goss

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Aug 16, 2026

Aug 14, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) in action against the Denver Broncos in the first quater at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Falcons’ preseason opener proved they got their money’s worth on Kyle Pitts extension

Garrett Klaus

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Aug 16, 2026

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson

Ty Simpson's elite debut made the Falcons look more foolish than ever before

Jason Kandel

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Aug 16, 2026

Jul 30, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Samson Ebukam (52) warms up on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Falcons need camp standout to carry the pass rush after James Pearce Jr. news

Grayson Freestone

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Aug 15, 2026

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski

It took 1 preseason game for an old Kevin Stefanski issue to plague the Falcons

Jason Kandel

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Aug 15, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

James Pearce Jr. just showed Falcons what they’ll miss for most of 2026

Garrett Klaus

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Aug 15, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

Falcons fans have no reason to panic about Tua Tagovailoa's shaky debut

Jason Kandel

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Aug 15, 2026

Aug 14, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) in action against the Denver Broncos in the first quater at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

4 winners (and 4 losers) from Falcons' disastrous 2026 debut vs. Broncos

Grayson Freestone

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Aug 15, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

5 immediate takeaways after Falcons' disastrous preseason opener vs. Broncos

Jason Kandel

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Aug 14, 2026

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton

Sean Payton just kicked the Falcons while they're down amid preseason disaster

Jason Kandel

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Aug 14, 2026

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron

Matthew Bergeron's contract is an overpay at guard, but perfect for the Falcons

Joshua Queipo

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Aug 14, 2026

Atlanta Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr.

NFL suspends Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. for first 8 games of 2026 NFL season

Levi Dombro

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Aug 14, 2026

Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bralen Trice (48) on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

3 Falcons players who have the most on the line during the preseason

Grayson Freestone

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Aug 14, 2026

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jack Velling

Falcons don't have room for high-upside UDFA on their Week 1 roster anymore

Jason Kandel

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Aug 14, 2026

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