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Braves Outright Bailey Falter

By Anthony Franco | at September 16, 2026 7:15pm CDT The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday. Falter has more than three years of service time and can technically elect free agency. It’s likelier he’ll accept the assignment, as he’d otherwise be leaving the final couple weeks of his $3.6MM salary behind (around $232K). Falter could make one final...

‘We Had Some Love For Him’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Tyler Goodson Addition

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys had interest in Tyler Goodson at the 53-man cutdown, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star, a day after Dallas signed the running back off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. Dallas waived running back Israel Abanikanda to open the roster spot. Malik Davis went on injured reserve Saturday […]

Depot After Dark: See McCarthy Get Game Ball, Golic Upset About Angry Runs, Jets Add Jordan Clark To Roster

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Sept. 16. SEE MCCARTHY GET GAME BALL The Steelers started the season 1-0, winning at home over the Atlanta Falcons. […]

Braves Outright Bailey Falter

The Braves sent left-hander Bailey Falter outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That was expected when Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday. Falter has more than three years of service time and can technically elect free agency. It’s likelier he’ll accept the assignment, as he’d otherwise be leaving the final couple […]

NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Shough, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons Falcons QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix were both ruled out from Week 1. Atlanta HC Kevin Stefanski said they are “not ruling anybody out” at this point, while Penix and Cooper Rush practiced on Wednesday: “We are working through it. Tua is not going to practice today but he is getting better. Mike and Cooper will practice.” (Josh Kendall) Bijan Robinson logged 21 carries and eight receptions in the season-opener. Stefanski is unsure if Robinson will continue getting the same amou...

Michael Penix Jr. Aims for Recovery Goals Before Falcons Return

Michael Penix Jr. says ‘I want to be out there’ but has physical goals to hit first Penix said he’s “closer” than he was last week when he gave his initial update and explained why his recovery timeline is different than others’. Sep 16, 2026 at 06:20 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons don’t yet have a starting quarterback named for their home opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and all four passers on the roster are under considerati...

Gamecocks in the NFL – Week 1

Check out how the Gamecocks in the NFL did in the opening weekend of the regular season. Jadeveon Clowney (Houston Texans) – Clowney had one sack, one tackle and two quarterback hits in Houston’s 36-31 loss to Buffalo (Sept. 13). Rico Dowdle (Pittsburgh Steelers) – Dowdle had two catches for six yards and eight rushes for 15 yards in Pittsburgh’s 20-13 win against Atlanta (Sept. 13). Kingsley Enagbare (New York Jets) – Enagbare had one sack and two tackles, including one solo, in New York’s 23...

Can the Hawks Become a Contender?

The Panel debates the Atlanta Hawks and what they need to do to become a true NBA contender. Atlanta has talent, but what is the next step for the Hawks to take their game to another level? The panel breaks down the Hawks roster, their biggest needs, and what moves could turn them into a serious playoff and championship threat. 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/N3bgFYiDTw0 📅 Live Episodes Every Week: Weekdays @ 11AM EST 💻 JOIN OUR DISCORD ➜ https://discord.gg/YHJXmUCE7z 🤝 PARTNERS ➜ ...

What Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. said about possibly returning from knee injury in Week 2

After the Atlanta Falcons’ disappointing Week 1 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the fanbase has been concerned about the quarterback position after Cooper Rush started last Sunday. With Falcons star Michael Penix Jr. returning to practice, as he’s still recovering from a partially torn ACL in Week 1 of last season, he would speak […] The post What Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. said about possibly returning from knee injury in Week 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

‘I Could Do Better Than Cooper Rush’ — Cam Newton Makes Case for His Return After Falcons’ QB Dilemma

The Atlanta Falcons’ messy quarterback situation keeps getting more complicated, as Cooper Rush struggled in the team’s season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The organization believed its quarterback situation was sorted out, as the franchise expected either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa to start. However, that did not happen. Tagovailoa suffered an injury during […] The post ‘I Could Do Better Than Cooper Rush’ — Cam Newton Makes Case for His Return After Falcons’ QB Dilemma...

NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Shough, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons Falcons QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix were both ruled out from Week 1. Atlanta HC Kevin Stefanski said they are “not ruling anybody out” at this point, while Penix and Cooper Rush practiced on Wednesday: “We are working through it. Tua is not going to practice today but he is getting better. Mike […] The post NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Shough, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

T.J. Watt named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

It’s hardly a surprise, but after a Week 1 against the Falcons where Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt recorded two sacks, a pick six, an additional tackle for loss and four total tackles, he was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. While only one week of games has transpired, Watt is currently tied […]

Cubs vs. Braves Wednesday 9/16 game threads

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Braves Cubs 8, Braves 4: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman triple their pleasure Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Wednesday 9/16, 6:40 CT

Sean Murphy at catcher and Drake Baldwin at DH for Braves

The Atlanta Braves could clinch a playoff spot tonight and could inch closer to clinching the division with a win tonight. JR Ritchie has been on fire in AAA and has been called up to pitch to allow some extra rest for Chris Sale. That being said, the offense may need to score some extra […]

Week 2 Injury Report (Patriots)

The Steelers began their preparation today for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Tackle Troy Fautanu (ankle) and tight end Darnell Washington (personal reasons) did not practice, while receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) was limited. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continues to work his way back onto the field and was limited on Wednesday, listed as not injury related/conditioning. Porter was inactive for Sunday’s opener against the Atlanta Falcons, still dealing w...

Five Braves prospects make A-Ball All-Star Teams

The official post-season All Star teams for A-ball have been released by Minor League Baseball, and five Atlanta Braves prospects made the teams for the Carolina League and the South Atlantic League – though you could also argue for one snub. In Low-A Augusta in the Carolina League, Conor Essenburg and Luis Guanipa took two of the three outfield positions, while Daniel Brooks took one of the two reliever positions. Essenburg hit .286/.427/.564 with 14 homers in his first professional season, w...

Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice

Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice Atlanta also had three quarterbacks listed on its injury report ahead of its home opener against Carolina. Sep 16, 2026 at 03:51 PM Will McFadden Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta began its week of preparation ahead of Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers with three quarterbacks listed on the injury report. Fortunately, two of those players—Cooper Rush and Michael Penix Jr.—were full par...