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Dan Orlovsky reveals why Falcons ‘won’t survive’ with Tua Tagovailoa at QB

Tua Tagovailoa and the Atlanta Falcons look to make a surge as a contender in the NFC. Dan Orlovsky isn’t as confident about their chances. Tagovailoa prepares for the seventh season of his NFL career, his first with the Falcons. He spent the first six years with the Miami Dolphins before the team cut him […] The post Dan Orlovsky reveals why Falcons ‘won’t survive’ with Tua Tagovailoa at QB appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Atlanta Falcons announce 15-man practice squad

The Falcons had a few surprising cuts when they announced their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but most of the names fans hoped to see have been added to the team’s practice squad. Atlanta Falcons Practice Squad  DT Carlos Allen Jr. WR Vinny Anthony II OL James Brockermeyer CB Cobee Bryant OL Kam Dewberry WR […]

Falcons 2026 roster: Atlanta claims three players off waivers, waive Zach Harrison and Natrone Brooks

The Atlanta Falcons were busy working the waiver wire after cutdown, and that will mean swift changes are on the way for their initial 53 man roster. Per the league transaction wire, Atlanta claimed former Jaguars linebacker Yasir Abdullah, former Seahawks linebacker Jared Ivey, and former Eagles tackle Cameron Williams. The corresponding moves all come […]

Falcons announce shocking decision to release Zach Harrison

After adding three players via waivers, the Atlanta Falcons announced they have waived 2023 third-round pick Zach Harrison, along with Natrone Brooks and Jammie Robinson. We have made the following roster moves: – Claimed Yasir Abdullah, Jared Ivey and Cameron Williams off waivers – Waived Natrone Brooks, Zach Harrison and Jammie Robinsonhttps://t.co/aT6WRiYY9j pic.twitter.com/nr7MSWBqre — Atlanta […]

Vikings cut Max Brosmer after keeping JJ McCarthy on 53-man roster

The newest trend in the NFL this year was for teams to keep four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster. The Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings all did so on cutdown day, and had it not been for Dillon Gabriel being put on the injured reserve, the Cleveland Browns likely would […] The post Vikings cut Max Brosmer after keeping JJ McCarthy on 53-man roster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Falcons add several players via waivers

The Falcons may have announced their initial 53-man roster yesterday, but it’s far from the final product we’re going to see when they take the field in Week 1 against the Steelers. That started today, with Atlanta adding three players via waivers — Yasir Abdullah, Jared Ivey, and Cameron Williams. Falcons waiver claims, per NFL […]

Falcons 2026 practice squad announced

The Falcons are in the midst of their final cuts ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Once the dust settles and the waivers have been sorted out—for more information about that process, we’ve got a primer here—Atlanta will be able to establish their 16-man practice squad. The deadline for teams to make waiver claims is […]

Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa plans revealed before Atlanta’s starting QB announcement

With the start of the NFL season around the corner, the Falcons’ plans for the quarterback position are rounding into form. According to a report by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on the Pat McAfee Show. The Falcons have not decided who will be their starter, but Michael Penix Jr. is ramping up, and the […] The post Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa plans revealed before Atlanta’s starting QB announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Steelers ‘hope’ to settle Joey Porter Jr. contract feud before season opener

As rumors surround the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. regarding the contract stalemate that both sides have found themselves in, there is only hope that a deal could get done before Week 1 on Sept. 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. While the contract situation between the Steelers and Porter is ongoing, this NFL […] The post Steelers ‘hope’ to settle Joey Porter Jr. contract feud before season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Falcons 2026 roster: Team announces initial 53 man roster

A long eight months has led to this. The 2026 Falcons have a new coaching staff, front office, and Matt Ryan as the new football overlord, plus a ton of additions via free agency, the draft, and undrafted free agent signings. This was always going to be an interesting and impactful cutdown process, and sure […]

Falcons Claimed Three Players Off Waiver Wire

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Falcons claimed three players on Monday: former Jaguars LB Yasir Abdullah, former Seahawks OLB Jared Ivey and former T Cameron Williams off waivers from the Eagles. Atlanta will need to make three corresponding moves to clear space on its 53-man roster for this crew.  Williams, 23, was a sixth-round […] The post Falcons Claimed Three Players Off Waiver Wire appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh insider makes Joey Porter Jr. prediction amid ‘doom and gloom’

As the contract situation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. is ongoing, the fanbase is wondering when it will be resolved and if it will be resolved before Week 1 on Sept. 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. While a Porter return for the Steelers is on the table, especially after being activated off […] The post Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh insider makes Joey Porter Jr. prediction amid ‘doom and gloom’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bears betting big on Jordan van den Berg

There had been rumors for months, largely fanned by Fox’s Jordan Schultz, that the Chicago Bears were looking to move Gervon Dexter. Over the weekend, those rumors materialized as there were reports that Dexter was on the move and headed to the Atlanta Falcons. The trade makes some sense. Dexter’s in the last year of […]

The Falcoholic Reacts: Za’Darius Smith should make a nice impact

Za’Darius Smith is in Atlanta with a purpose. After enduring significant personal losses, the three-time Pro Bowler returns to the sport ready to do what he does best. Overpowering offensive linemen and sacking quarterbacks are two things Smith has done for several years. The Falcons’ defensive line desperately needs it with Jalon Walker out for […]

2026 Falcons roster: Will the team add anyone off waivers?

Atlanta is 13th in the waiver order, which means they have a decent chance of snagging a couple of useful players that have been waived by other teams…assuming they want any. Who might they go after? We’re still learning this coaching staff and front office’s preferences, but there’s a handful of names that spring readily […]

Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Cut by NFC Rival Months After Joining Them in Trade

Less than three months is all it took for the Atlanta Falcons to decide that offensive tackle Wanya Morris was not what they needed. As NFL teams scrambled to get their rosters down to 53 players before the league-mandated deadline, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Sunday that the Atlanta Falcons are waiving Morris, just months […] The post Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Cut by NFC Rival Months After Joining Them in Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Orange in the NFL: 2026 Preseason concludes

NFL pre-season action wrapped up over the weekend and Sunday was the roster cut deadline. We want to give you an update on former Orange hoping to land roster spots this season. Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Williams Williams did not play against the Packers and we’ll see if he’s active for Arizona’s opening game. Atlanta Falcons: […]

Grading the Atlanta Falcons trade for Gervon Dexter Sr.

The Falcons made a significant trade two weeks before the start of the regular season, acquiring defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. in return for a fifth-round pick and cornerback Clark Phillips III. The move received an A- grade from the folks over at ESPN, with the Bears receiving a C. “This a good get for […]

Falcons Hoping To Get New Contract Done With DT Gervon Dexter

According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons hope to get a new deal done with recently acquired DT Gervon Dexter. Atlanta sent a 2027 fifth-round pick and CB Clark Phillips to Chicago in exchange for Dexter on the roster cutdown deadline yesterday, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal in […] The post Falcons Hoping To Get New Contract Done With DT Gervon Dexter appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Steelers Enter 2026 As NFL’s Oldest Team

Last year, we had the Icy Hot Bowl for the matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons might need a similar billing, as both teams enter the 2026 season tied for the oldest team in the NFL. In PhillyVoice’s Jimmy Kempski’s annual rankings of the […]

Top storylines following the Falcons initial 53-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster has been released, and there’s plenty to glean. The team made surprising cuts, boasts some unusual position total counts, and has given fans some hope about injury progress. Here are the most interesting storylines from the initial 53-man roster. 4 Quarterbacks It was confirmed that Jack Strand would make […]

Biggest surprises from the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons released their initial 53-man roster yesterday, and there were no shortage of surprises as the team prepares to take on the Steelers in two weeks. Quarterbacks (4) Michael Penix Jr. Cooper Rush Jack Strand Tua Tagovailoa — The old adage is that if you have two quarterbacks, you really have none. If […]

Bengals share emotional video of ex-UDFA WR making the cut

Final cuts to the NFL roster took place on Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals had great news to share to one of their prospective players ahead of the 2026 season. Following a collegiate career at Presbyterian and Delta State, Meyers went undrafted back in 2023. He had a tryout for the Atlanta Falcons after the […] The post Bengals share emotional video of ex-UDFA WR making the cut appeared first on ClutchPoints .