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While most NFL teams typically rest their key players in the final preseason game, Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski won't have that luxury in Friday's finale against the Miami Dolphins.
According to Tori McElhaney, Michael Penix Jr. will not play in the Falcons final preseason contest on Friday against the Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa will start, with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand coming in afterwards. Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa will start. Cooper Rush and […]
Here's what Tua Tagovailoa fumbling the QB1 job means for Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons and his former coach Mike McDaniel with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The top storyline surrounding the Falcons as Week 1 approaches has been the same one that’s followed this franchise ever since Matt Ryan departed. Who’s going to start under center, and can he be the guy who leads this organization for the foreseeable future? Things only ramped up this week, when Michael Penix Jr. was […]
Good morning Falcoholics, and welcome to Wednesday! I missed yesterday’s practice due to my day job — covering the Falcons isn’t actually in my job description (my full-time job is serving as SB Nation’s NFL News Director), which may be surprising to y’all, and I am forever grateful that SB Nation still lets me do […]
The Miami Dolphins fanbase is starting to sympathize with Falcons fans. Tua Tagovailoa was an investment this season, but so many are giving up already.
The Falcons dominated the Colts in their first preseason victory in years, with a particularly noteworthy performance from UDFA QB Jack Strand. We also got some good news regarding QB Michael Penix Jr., who was fully cleared to return to practice on Monday. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss the state of Atlanta’s QB room […]
Jordan Schultz reports free agent OLB Haason Reddick is drawing interest from multiple teams. The veteran free agent pass rusher market has heated up lately, with Von Miller, Za’Darius Smith and Derek Barnett among those landing deals with Dallas, Atlanta and Cleveland, respectively. Reddick, 31, is a former first-round pick of the Cardinals out of […] The post Free Agent OLB Haason Reddick Drawing Interest From Teams appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will get the first opportunity under center in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Detroit Lions following a difficult showing from Riley Leonard in the team’s 34-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. James Boyd of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Colts head coach Shane Steichen plans to start Richardson and give […] The post Anthony Richardson to get first crack in Colts’ preseason finale after Riley Leonard dumpster fire appeared first on Cl...
With the NFL preseason winding down and the 2026 regular season approaching, FOX NFL writer Steve Ruiz believes the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons should explore a potential trade for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. Richardson’s future in Indianapolis remains a storyline as Riley Leonard competes for the backup job behind starter Daniel […] The post NFL rumors: Dolphins, Browns, Falcons urged to call up Colts about Anthony Richardson trade appeared fi...
Jack Strand mania is ripping through Atlanta right now after his flawless performance Saturday against the Colts — one that saw him account for 239 yards of offense and two scores while showing off a cannon for an arm and unique mobility for a quarterback who stands an astounding 6-foot-5, 240 pounds. And it’s not […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. It was only a matter of time before the Falcons signed a veteran pass rusher following Jalon Walker’s season-ending injury and James Pearce’s eight-game suspension. The […]
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his wife, Annah, are adding another member to their family. The couple announced Tuesday that they are expecting their third child, sharing the news with a series of family photos on Instagram. That’s when Annah Tagovailoa wrote the news on a post, attracting a heartfelt reaction from Brittany Mahomes, wife […] The post Congratulations Pour In From Brittany Mahomes as Tua Tagovailoa Announces Personal News appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Atlanta Falcons still have an ongoing quarterback quandary, and the competition for the QB1 role is about to get more intense for the NFC South franchise with Michael Penix Jr. taking a big step in his progress from his ACL injury. The former Washington Huskies star signal-caller has already been cleared for full practice, […] The post Falcons fans will love Ian Rapoport’s Michael Penix Jr. evaluation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Jake Browning was asked about fending off the backup spot in a competition with Connor Bazelak and rookie Jalon Daniels. “I think any time you’re in the NFL and you think you’re above any kind of competition, you’re in the wrong business,” Browning said, via the team website. “I welcome any competition […] The post NFC Notes: Devin Lloyd, Za’Darius Smith, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
I thought the Falcons would slow-roll Michael Penix into full contact after he was medically cleared to return to football activities over the weekend. And Monday was not a padded practice, so that’s been slow-rolled at least until tomorrow. But Penix did get a lot of work. Cooper Rush and Jack Strand did not get […]
The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback battle is heating up with the Sept. 13 season opener approaching, and, no, it does not realistically include preseason star Jack Strand.
The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation might just be a wide-open race in the final stretch of training camp. With Michael Penix Jr. cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills after recovering from left knee surgery, rumors suggest he could steal the starting job away from Tua Tagovailoa. During a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” […] The post Falcons rumors: ‘Uneven’ Tua Tagovailoa has left door open for Michael Penix Jr. in QB battle appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It is rightfully Jack Strand mania following his performance against the Colts in the Falcons’ second preseason game — one that saw him total 239 yards of offense with a couple of touchdowns and no turnovers. He’s as impressive as they come physically, and when you combine that with the tape he’s put out through […]
Michael Pittman Jr. believes he’ll have a much louder fall than summer. Quiet for the last several weeks and recovering from a leg injury, Pittman has no concerns about being ready for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. “I feel like, I’ve played enough football that I’ll be ready to go […]
When former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons showed up to the Week 3 preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in street clothes and chose to lie down on a table with his eyes closed, the headlines that followed weren’t kind. Was the veteran captain disrespecting the franchise that once drafted him? Parsons said that wasn’t […] The post Getting Out of Cowboys Was the “Best Thing” Micah Parsons Ever Did, Says His Brother appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Miami Dolphins are gearing up for their final preseason contest taking place this Friday against the Atlanta Falcons. One player who has missed a week of work returned to action today. Quinn Ewers — Miami’s second-string quarterback who sat out last Saturday’s game against the New York Giants due to injury — returned to […]
With just one more preseason game remaining this Friday against the Miami Dolphins, we’re very close to the Falcons releasing their 53-man roster for the Week 1 matchup with the Steelers. A lot of guys made strong cases against the Colts this weekend — none stronger than quarterback Jack Strand. The undrafted free agent out […]
Indianapolis Colts depth not as good as Falcons – so what? Fever break Sky behind Clark & Mitchell!
The San Francisco 49ers have made a trade! It’s player-for-player. Zamir White, who was signed after a couple of injuries at running back, is being traded for linebacker Deion Jones. The Atlanta Falcons drafted Jones a decade ago. He spent his rookie season in Atlanta under offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Raheem Morris was coaching on […]