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The Atlanta Falcons went out and drafted Zachariah Branch, one of the most well-regarded slot threats in this year’s draft class, which suggested they’d be rolling with three receivers often. They also signed Austin Hooper, a useful pass-catching threat at tight end, and already had Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner, which suggested they’d want to […]
Preseason snaps have been one of the great battles for Falcons fans since time immemorial…or at least since 2006, when this website came to life. If starters play a lot and get hurt, there’s significant blowback. If starters don’t play at all and the team comes out flat in Week 1, there’s significant blowback. Everyone […]
During the dog days of May, when the biggest story is whether or not the undrafted free agent quarterback from Minnesota State University Moorhead will crack the 53-man roster, all 18 weeks feel like must-see TV for NFL fans. The anticipation of seeing football again after months without it gives the first few regular-season games […]
Potential next contract scenarios for Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft, Kyle Pitts, Dalton Kincaid, Brenton Strange, and Colby Parkinson, including valuations & predictions for each.
The Miami Dolphins will face the Atlanta Falcons in South Florida for a preseason game this year, but Jeff Hafley delivered bad news about his return to Miami.
In past years, the Falcons have had to be concerned about losing key offensive assistants to other teams, with Kyle Shanahan leaving his post as Falcons offensive coordinator for a job as the 49ers head coach, former quarterbacks coach Charles London taking other opportunities, and fans preparing themselves to lose Zac Robinson before it became […]
Falcons News: QB Competition Is On The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2026 season with two quarterbacks and no clear answer at the most important position on the field. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed this week that Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are splitting first-team reps at organized team activities. The arrangement is deliberate. [...]
The Falcons began their OTAs this week and finally revealed their 2026 schedule. Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to discuss the latest news and notes from the first OTA sessions along with thoughts on Atlanta’s 2026 schedule and some early takes on the team’s postseason hopes. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
As the Atlanta Falcons roster takes shape, visions for both player roles and performances are coming into focus. That certainly applies to young names and new faces looking to establish themselves in Flowery Branch. Who fits the bill for the 2026 team? Below are some worthy options ready to take that leap. OG, Matthew Bergeron […]
The full schedule for all 32 teams in the National Football League came out last week — including all preseason games for each club. Eagle-eyed Dolphins fans quickly spotted a preseason tilt against the Atlanta Falcons taking place on Friday, August 28th at Hard Rock Stadium, which meant former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would be […]
The Falcons wrapped up their major offseason moves, with free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft behind us. While there are likely to be a few veteran additions sprinkled over the next few months, they aren’t likely to be earth-shattering maneuvers. For better or worse, Atlanta seems to be moving forward with a conservative, future-focused […]
First off, the Atlanta Falcons nailed their schedule release this year. It was the perfect blend of nostalgia while highlighting the new era of Falcons football, and the media team hit it out of the park. With the table set, let’s take a look at some early takeaways that will likely impact how the 2026 […]
After the usual waves of leaks, the NFL trying and largely succeeding to make the schedule release a far bigger deal than it ought to be, and some fun work from the team’s social media, we now know the Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule. As is often the case, a schedule that looks reasonably daunting at […]
With Falcons rookie minicamp underway, Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to discuss Atlanta’s rookie class and projected impact, the new regime with Matt Ryan, Kevin Stefanski, and Ian Cunningham, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to all of […]
The schedule release will kick off at 8 p.m. tonight, and then we’ll know when the Falcons are playing which teams and how much we should lose our minds over all of that. For what it’s worth, the Falcons seem to be preparing to drop their schedule a little earlier at 7:30, which is nice […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will reportedly host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The Steelers are very familiar with new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, as he was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2020-25. The Falcons sport a new quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Miami […]
First, Michael Penix Jr. was spotted dancing at his wedding. Then he tossed some passes at Falcons rookie minicamp. The logical next step is dropping 350 yards in Week 1. I kid, but we’ve been looking for concrete good signs about Penix’s recovery given that it’s a significant ACL injury to return from and the […]
The San Francisco 49ers made a major splash this offseason, landing Raheem Morris as their next defensive coordinator after losing Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans. Morris, who had previously been the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons before being fired, was considered one of the top defensive coordinator candidates on the market. He reunited […]
The Falcons held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, bringing with it a few interesting developments. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss the notable news and deliver their summer wish list for Atlanta: what do we need to see from the Falcons in the coming weeks? Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]
We know who is on Atlanta’s 2026 slate, but we don’t know when they’re playing. That will change on Thursday night. The NFL is unveiling its schedule with way more pomp and circumstance than that unveiling demands starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, with schedule leaks likely to trickle out throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The […]
Those players who get rookie minicamp invites know it’s a long shot opportunity to actually make a team’s roster. Every now and then, one of them impresses enough to get that spot, and Layden Robinson was one of those fortunate few. The former fourth round pick of the Patriots muddled through a tough rookie season […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller is signing with the Chicago Bears, per Adam Schefter. Miller joined the Steelers in 2024, joining then-offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after the duo’s one-year stint together with the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helping them win the Super Bowl […]
The Falcons signed 14 undrafted free agents this week, completing their 2026 draft process. Kevin Knight is joined by Thor Nystrom to review Atlanta’s draft and UDFA class, discussing who has a chance to make the roster this summer and how the team is positioned going into the season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode […]
At this rate, the Falcons will have their rookie contracts sorted quickly. The team made official Friday that they’ve signed third rounder Zachariah Branch, fourth rounder Kendal Daniels, sixth rounder Harold Perkins Jr., and seventh rounder Ethan Onianwa. That’s four out of their six picks, in addition to the belated announcement of their crop of […]
You can go from savior to discarded dream quickly in the NFL, but the speed of that transition can still sometimes surprise us. Two years ago, Michael Penix Jr. was one of the most-discussed players in the NFL after the Falcons shockingly drafted him 8th overall just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative, […]