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Falcons training camp Day 4 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
The Falcons welcomed all fans for the first time on Saturday for the fourth consecutive day of training camp. It was a mercifully cool, cloud-covered morning, and fans turned out starting early. The line was already growing when I arrived at the facility before 8:00 am. Practice wasn’t quite as exciting as I hoped, but […]
Zachariah Branch arrives! Falcons training camp Day 3 report: Falcoholic Live
The Falcons had their most energetic practice on Day 3, with plenty of action for fans to enjoy. Kevin Knight breaks down all the biggest news from the third day, including the return of Tua Tagovailoa to practice, the emergence of Zachariah Branch, and notes on the various position battles across the roster. Fellow Falcoholics, […]
Falcons training camp Day 3 news, standouts, interviews, injuries
Day 3 was the first training camp practice open to fans, who packed the hill and brought the energy on Friday. Perhaps the most interesting note to come out of Friday is that Kevin Stefanski does plan on playing starters in the first and third preseason games. He said there will be limits on how […]
Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule and scores
The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2026 season with playoff aspirations in a moribund NFC South. Atlanta hasn’t made the playoffs since the 2017 season, and despite the views of the wider league, the team believes they can compete for this division. To do so, they’ll need to navigate a tough schedule featuring three consecutive playoff […]
Falcons training camp 2026: Roster battles to watch
Training camp is in full swing, and the battles have begun. While some have been derailed already—Jawaan Taylor can’t compete for right tackle right now because he’s out, and Michael Penix Jr. may not be fully cleared for a month—others are just getting going and offer plenty of intrigue. Here are three that we’ll be […]
Falcons bring back LB Josh Woods
The Falcons are already making moves. After adding quarterback Cooper Rush yesterday, the team has cut ties with veteran defensive lineman Ross Blacklock and signed linebacker Josh Woods. Woods is a familiar name in Atlanta, as he’s appeared in 17 games over the last two seasons with the Falcons. His role on defense is nonexistent, […]
Jack Strand QB1? Falcons training camp Day 1 report ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep383
The Falcons began training camp today with a flurry of news, most of it at the quarterback position. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss Day 1’s events, including both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. dealing with injuries to start camp, Bijan Robinson’s absence, the players beginning the season […]
Falcons training camp 2026: Day 1 news, injuries, and interviews
Falcons football is officially back, and the first day of training camp is in the books. What a doozy it was, too. As soon as I got to Flowery Branch, the news broke that Trevor Siemian was being released with an injury settlement, in addition to a handful of other roster moves. Michael Penix still […]
Reports: Bijan Robinson not practicing on Day 1 of training camp, looking for new deal
Bijan Robinson did not practice on the first day of training camp, a decision The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reports has to do with Bijan’s desire for a new contract. Per Kendall, the Falcons and Bijan’s representation have been discussing a new deal this summer, but have not come to an accord just yet. Drake London […]
Michael Penix Jr. injury: QB says full medical clearance could still be four weeks away
NFL teams and NFL players are not famously open and transparent about injury timelines, but Michael Penix Jr. was an exception today. Per the team’s 2025 starting quarterback, his recovery from his November ACL injury is progressing nicely, but it still could be a month until he’s fully medically cleared. If all goes well, Penix […]
Falcons sign QB Cooper Rush ahead of 1st training camp practice
After announcing that Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with some minor back tightness and will be out possibly until next week, and given that Michael Penix Jr. isn’t yet medically cleared and the Falcons announced Trevor Siemian’s release on Wednesday morning, the Falcons have added to their QB depth chart. Welcome to Atlanta, Cooper Rush. Rush […]
Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Falcons QB had “flare-up” but shouldn’t miss much time
The Falcons will open their 2026 training camp with one functioning quarterback — Jack Strand. Kevin Stefanski told the media prior to Day 1 of training camp that Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a flare-up of some back stiffness and isn’t currently able to fully participate in practice. Michael Penix hasn’t been medically cleared to […]
Falcons roster 2026: Trevor Siemian released; Zach Harrison to NFI list
Ahead of the Falcons first training camp practice of 2026, the team announced a number of roster moves. Per the team, Jawaan Taylor, Billy Bowman Jr., DeAngelo Malone, and Troy Andersen have been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Zach Harrison and Anterio Thompson were both placed on the NFI (non-football injury) […]
Will we see you at Atlanta Falcons Training Camp?
One of the great feelings of NFL training camp, besides the physical reminder that football is back, is the opportunity for the teams to truly embrace the community. As the team reports back to the fields at Flowery Branch, here’s a quick reminder of when training camp is open to the public, and you can […]
Falcons training camp 2026 kicks off TODAY
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — On Tuesday, veterans reported to the Falcons facility in Flowery Branch to settle in before everything kicks off in earnest on Wednesday, July 29. It’s the most wonderful time of year to be a fan. Everyone is optimistic, and as of yet, we have no evidence suggesting we shouldn’t be. Sure, […]
The Falcons could see a huge improvement on special teams: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons invested heavily in their special teams unit this offseason, which could result in a huge improvement in 2026. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz take a deep dive into Atlanta’s special teams, including new kicker Nick Folk, new punter Jake Bailey, and improvements at returner, to determine where the team might see the biggest […]
The Falcoholic Reacts: Projecting how many games Tua Tagovailoa will start
The perception of Tua Tagovailoa is that his sharp processing and accuracy can’t make up for his limitations as a quarterback. No matter how well-constructed an offense can be from a personnel and schematic standpoint, he will leave you wanting more. That is one of the biggest reasons why the Miami Dolphins failed to win […]
Projecting the Falcons roster heading into training camp
The dead zone is nearly over, as Atlanta Falcons training camp begins on Wednesday, July 29. Things have been mostly quiet since my post-draft roster projection back in May, but a few notable roster moves along with reporting from OTAs and minicamp have adjusted my expectations for the Falcons’ 53-man roster slightly. I also finally […]
Falcons place rookie Anterio Thompson on NFI list
When the Falcons drafted Anterio Thompson, he looked like an upside addition who would likely need some time to crack the team’s rotation on the interior. That’s still true, but injury is delaying his chance to make his case for any playing time at all in 2026. Thompson hasn’t been with the team much or […]
Falcons make massive moves in early 2026 predictions
Welcome to the start of football season. Training camp is just getting underway, and the football landscape is littered with ambition and golden promises. Every question mark is answered with the best-case scenario; every breakout player will be the most actualized version of themselves come this time next season. That’s why when bold predictors like […]
Falcons secondary is a strength: Takes with Tre’Shon
The Falcons invested heavily into their secondary over the past two seasons, and that investment has resulted in one of the strongest position groups on the team. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss Atlanta’s cornerback and safety rooms, including the presumptive starters and roster contenders on the outside, in the slot, and on the back […]
Falcons Reacts Survey: What is Tua Tagovailoa’s outlook?
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. It’s become increasingly likely that Tua Tagovailoa will be the opening-day starter for the Falcons when […]
Falcons training camp 2026: Quarterback battle important for present, critical for future
The Atlanta Falcons have had a quarterback problem for years, a statement blindingly obvious to anyone who has been an Atlanta Falcons fan over the past few seasons. Since 2022, when the Falcons hastily traded Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in the wake of a failed effort to trade for Deshaun Watson, they’ve started Marcus Mariota, […]
What you need to know heading into Falcons training camp: Falcoholic Live, Ep382
The Falcons kick off training camp in exactly one week. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic bring you everything YOU need to know heading into practices, including the position battles to watch, injuries to monitor, and the roster sleepers to keep an eye on. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live! Watch the […]
Falcons training camp 2026: 3 roster battles to watch on defense
The major intrigue on the defensive side of the ball concerns starters, not reserves, but the depth battles ahead are well worth watching at three positions in particular. While we were able to figure out five battles for depth roles on offense and probably could’ve ginned up more, things are not quite as unsettled on […]
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