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Falcons announce open training camp practices for 2026
The Atlanta Falcons are kicking off training camp this year with Matt Ryan back in the building as the president of football, a new general manager and head coach in Ian Cunningham and Kevin Stefanski, and tons of new faces on the roster. It’s a time where the Falcons are novel, hopes will run high, […]
2026 Falcons minicamp: Rounding up news and notes from the first day
The first day of mandatory minicamp has come and gone, and most of the roster was out there practicing. There were no noted absences and James Pearce Jr. is back with the team for the first time since he was arrested and charged in February (and the Falcons say they still haven’t heard from the […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Five touchdowns are not enough
Following an ugly performance on opening night in Philadelphia, the pressure on Matt Ryan was intensifying in 2018. A rollercoaster 2017 season that ended in a devastating loss to the Eagles put the Falcons in a position where they had to move with urgency after nearly making it back to the Super Bowl. To fall […]
Falcons trade for Wanya Morris, lose Storm Norton for the season
The Falcons traded for Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris on the same day that offensive tackle Storm Norton was placed on season-ending reserve/PUP. Kevin Knight analyzes the trade for Morris and discusses the loss of Norton, as well as a quick look at the state of Atlanta’s tackle room heading into mandatory minicamp. Fellow Falcoholics, […]
James Pearce Jr. will join Falcons for mandatory minicamp
After reportedly agreeing to a one-year pretrial intervention program that saw charges against him suspended over that span and dropped if he completes the program, James Pearce Jr. is reporting to the Falcons for mandatory minicamp. He was in Atlanta Monday for his physical, and per The Athletic’s Josh Kendall, is expected to participate this […]
Falcons to work out UFL interior DL Devonnsha Maxwell
The Atlanta Falcons are going to throw a lot of guys at you up front. Defensive line coach Nate Ollie, who is one of the best in the business, values aggressive, attacking players up front and rotation to help keep those players fresh. That and the inevitable attrition you get throughout the course of the […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Which wide receiver will emerge?
There is plenty of intrigue surrounding the Falcons’ wide receiver room. Three new additions will instantly create excitement about what they can provide to a unit that desperately needs talent. Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Zachariah Branch each bring quality skill sets to add more dimensions to the offense. From Dotson’s contested catch ability to […]
What’s your most random piece of Falcons memorabilia or merchandise?
Happy Sunday, everybody. Let’s talk weird purchases. If you’re like me, you’ve accumulated plenty of Falcons merchandise over the years. I have shirts, hats, jerseys, figurines, keychains, socks (with holes in them, which seems fitting), Christmas ornaments, shot glasses, and probably a dozen other random items I’ve lost track of over the years. I still […]
Will the Falcons pay Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts? Takes with Tre’Shon
Will the Falcons pay two of their young stars in Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts this summer? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down Atlanta’s running back and tight end rooms, discussing the starters, depth, and potential areas for improvement on Atlanta’s offense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews […]
32 NFL Teams, 32 fantasy football sleepers in 2026
Greetings, Falcoholics! It’s that time of the year again. The 2026 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means it’s fantasy football time. Fantasy owners from around the globe are prepping for their upcoming fantasy league drafts, so I will try to help the best I can. Since 2019, I’ve been predicting top sleepers from each […]
Falcons tackle Storm Norton headed to PUP list
On Thursday afternoon, news broke that the Falcons were trading with the Chiefs for tackle Wanya Morris. A bit later, the team announced tackle Storm Norton is landing on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Norton did not see the field in 2025 after suffering an ankle injury that required surgery last summer. He […]
Falcons trade for Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris
With the final session of OTAs wrapping up and mandatory minicamp just a week away, the Atlanta Falcons made a move to bolster their offensive line group. The Falcons are trading for Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Morris, 25, started 16 games for Kansas City since being drafted in […]
Falcons Reacts Survey: Top contributing wide receiver in 2026
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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Falcons had to be aggressive in adding talent at the wide receiver position this offseason. […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Opening day rivalry shootout
For the second consecutive season, one of the NFL’s best rivalries was on the opening week slate in 2014. The Falcons and Saints were squaring off again to start the year after New Orleans narrowly beat them the previous season. The game would be in Atlanta this time around, which felt needed after how disastrous […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Opening day rivalry shootout
For the second consecutive season, one of the NFL’s best rivalries was on the opening week slate in 2014. The Falcons and Saints were squaring off again to start the year after New Orleans narrowly beat them the previous season. The game would be in Atlanta this time around, which felt needed after how disastrous […]
Falcons OTA updates and season predictions ft. Eric Robinson: Falcoholic Live, Ep377
The Falcons wrapped up their final OTA sessions this week, with mandatory minicamp right around the corner. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Eric Robinson to bring you the latest updates and injury news from this week’s practices while wrapping up their 2026 game-by-game season predictions. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of […]
Michael Penix nearing full return and other notes from Falcons OTAs
The Falcons are wrapping up their OTAs (Organized Team Activities) this week as we get closer to the summer dead zone before training camp. Atlanta had some notable news and injury updates from the first few days, and we’ve got a summary for you right here. Michael Penix nearing return to 11-on-11 The biggest story […]
Yes, the Falcons’ 1977 Grits Blitz defense really was the NFL’s best
Throughout NFL history, most of the greatest defenses have had their own great nicknames. The Purple People Eaters. The Fearsome Foursome. The Steel Curtain. The Monsters of the Midway. The Legion of Boom. Atlanta Falcons fans know all about the Grits Blitz defense of 1977, designed by head coach Leeman Bennett, defensive line coach Jim […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: First playoff win
No player faced more pressure going into the 2012 playoffs than Matt Ryan. The Falcons were the number one seed for the second time in three seasons. They were in the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. It was the first time in franchise history that they had become a perennial playoff team. […]
Bralen Trice and Troy Andersen arrive at the crossroads
The Atlanta Falcons have two defenders who were viewed as hyper-promising pieces of the puzzle as recently as 2024. Bralen Trice was a well-rounded third round draft selection and Troy Andersen was entering his third season with a chance to put inconsistency and injury behind him. Since then, it’s been nothing but disaster. Andersen hit […]
Jalon Walker will become Atlanta’s new defensive centerpiece in 2026
A.J. Terrell, Xavier Watts, and Jessie Bates were vital pieces of the secondary, James Pearce Jr.’s sack total turned heads, and Brandon Dorlus and Zach Harrison flourished. The most critical defensive player, however, was probably Kaden Elliss. Elliss had to wear that hat among his many chapeaus over the past three seasons. With three different […]
What are your offseason hobbies?
Training camp and preseason are ahead, while free agency and the draft are behind us. That makes this a relatively quiet time of the year for the Falcons, and while some of you are here every day talking about the team (and thank you for that), you’ve got to fill the hours in other ways. […]
Will Penix or Tua emerge as the Falcons quarterback? Takes with Tre’Shon
Who will emerge as the Falcons starting quarterback this summer: Michael Penix Jr., or veteran Tua Tagovailoa? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz examine Atlanta’s quarterback room, discussing the impending battle between Penix and Tua as well as the depth options in Trevor Siemian and Jack Strand. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty […]
Falcons history: Why the 1977 Grits Blitz defense is the NFL’s best of all time
Throughout NFL history, most of the greatest defenses have had their own great nicknames. The Purple People Eaters. The Fearsome Foursome. The Steel Curtain. The Monsters of the Midway. The Legion of Boom. Atlanta Falcons fans know all about the Grits Blitz defense of 1977, designed by head coach Leeman Bennett, defensive line coach Jim […]
The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Motown Saturday night fever
After four good to very good seasons, Matt Ryan took a sizable leap into the upper echelon in 2012. The offense was fully in his control with Dirk Koetter taking over the reins as offensive coordinator. Not operating in a run-first offense anymore helped him throw over 30 touchdowns for the first time in his […]
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