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Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The helmet of an Atlanta Falcons player sits on the turf before the start of the Falcons and Baltimore Ravens preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Falcons Player Says He Wants To Be With Team His Whole Career

There weren't a lot of positive things to say about the 2022 Atlanta Falcons. Their offense barely used their best weapon in Kyle Pitts, Marcus Mariota didn't do much, and Desmond Ridder barely saw any game-action (And it wasn't all that encouraging). But even so, RG Chris Lindst

Ernesto Cova • 4 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons helmets on the field during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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The Falcons Are Losing A Legendary Coach

Black Monday in the NFL is always one of the busiest days as teams decide to move on from head coaches that failed to get the job done. However, the Atlanta Falcons are losing one of their top assistants, but he wasn't fired. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees has decided to retire

Matt Wadleigh • 4 weeks ago

Desmond Ridder #4 of the Atlanta Falcons leads the team out of the tunnel for the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

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Falcons HC Offers Hope About His QB Change

The Atlanta Falcons have changed their quarterback. After losing veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts during the offseason, the Falcons brought in Marcus Mariota. In his first year as a Falcon, Mariota has struggled. His Falcons are 5-8 on the season so far

Ben Tredinnick • 2 months ago

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The Falcons Have An Easy Marcus Mariota Decision To Make

Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andrew Elmquist • 2 months ago The Atlanta Falcons have put themselves into a fresh position at quarterback. Last week, they announced they would be rolling out rookie Desmond Ridder for their remaining games this season, effectively benching quarterback Marcus Mariota. This came directly before the news that

Desmond Ridder #4 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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NFL Analyst Predicts How Desmond Ridder Will Change The Falcons

Andrew Elmquist • 2 months ago

Desmond Ridder #4 of the Atlanta Falcons leads the team out of the tunnel for the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

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NFL Analyst Applauds How The Falcons Handled Desmond Ridder

Andrew Elmquist • 2 months ago

Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after throwing an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Falcons Are Reportedly Making A Major Change On Offense

Andrew Elmquist • 2 months ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcon catches a pass during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Falcons Have Lost A Promising Player On Offense

Andrew Elmquist • 2 months ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons stiff arms Kyler Gordon #6 of the Chicago Bears following his reception during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Fans React To The Kyle Pitts Injury News

Matthew Willis • 2 months ago

Atlanta Falcons

Fans React To The Kyle Pitts Injury News

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons stiff arms Kyler Gordon #6 of the Chicago Bears following his reception during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Matthew Willis • 2 months ago The Atlanta Falcons might have won on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but they lost a valuable player in their win. Tight-end Kyle Pitts went down with a knee injury during the 27-24 victory in Atlanta, and will miss some playing time. With his injury, fans are reacting on Twit

Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Drake London Is Paying Big Dividends For Falcons

Matthew Willis • 3 months ago

Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after their 28-14 win against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Marcus Mariota Takes Home A Surprise Week 6 Award

Lawrence Fernandez • 4 months ago

Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after intercepting a pass by Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders for a touchdown during their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Falcons Officially Announce A Trade With The Browns

Lawrence Fernandez • 4 months ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 25, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

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NFL Insider Reveals Latest Kyle Pitts Update

Lawrence Fernandez • 4 months ago

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NFL Insider Reveals Latest Kyle Pitts Update

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 25, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Lawrence Fernandez • 4 months ago Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is on the verge of missing his first NFL game. An update from NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport paints the grim picture. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1578402218708983809 Rapoport tweeted, "#Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is not spotte

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Cordarrelle Patterson Has Reached An Elite Level

Cordarrelle Patterson #84 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 25, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Lawrence Fernandez • 4 months ago Versatile player Cordarrelle Patterson had a resurgence with the Atlanta Falcons last season. Aside from having 618 rushing yards and six touchdowns, he also had 548 receiving yards and five scores. This year, he is off to a solid start with 302 rushing yards, putting him in thir

Quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during the 1st quarter of the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 22, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Marcus Mariota Is Looking To Show Atlanta He Still Has It

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago

Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints participates in warmups prior to a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 19, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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3 Rookies Who Will Impact The NFC South This Season

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago

Arthur Smith head coach of the Atlanta Falcons enters the field before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Falcons Have A Shocking Problem To Fix This Season

Lawrence Fernandez • 5 months ago

Quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during the 1st half of the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 22, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Desmond Ridder Keeps Proving He's The Future In Atlanta

Lawrence Fernandez • 5 months ago

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These 3 Players Should Be Favorites For NFL Offensive ROY

Jarrett Prendergast • 6 months ago

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These 3 Players Should Be Favorites For NFL Offensive ROY

Jarrett Prendergast • 6 months ago The NFL season kicks off in a little less than three weeks, and the rookie class is already making noise in the preseason. The 2022 draft class did not see much quarterback talent selected compared to recent years. But, the wide receivers and running backs are in plenty. In a

Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball after the catch against Kendall Fuller #29 of the Washington Football Team in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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NFL Fans Remain Confused Over Calvin Ridley's Suspension

Lawrence Fernandez • 6 months ago

Desmond Ridder #QB13 of Cincinnati throws during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Video Shows Desmond Ridder's Teammates Getting Hyped For Him

Lawrence Fernandez • 7 months ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Video Shows Kyle Pitts Learning From The Best

Lawrence Fernandez • 7 months ago

Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after a loss to the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Falcons Enter The 2022 Season With Nothing To Lose

Matthew Willis • 8 months ago

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The Falcons Enter The 2022 Season With Nothing To Lose

Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after a loss to the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Matthew Willis • 8 months ago For the Atlanta Falcons, 2022 is a season they want done and over with before the season even starts. There's nothing coming out of Atlanta to give the team any hope for this NFL season. Their entire roster has seen a shake-up for 2022. After trading their franchise quarterbac

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Why Did The Falcons Move On From Matt Ryan?

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons puts his helmet on prior to an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Matthew Willis • 8 months ago Over the NFL offseason, the Atlanta Falcons moved on from veteran quarterback Matt Ryan. After 14 seasons with the team, they sent the quarterback to Indianapolis Colts in a trade deal. The quarterback who once led the team to the Super Bowl was sent to another team. But why

Arthur Smith head coach of the Atlanta Falcons enters the field before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons HC Shuts Down A Common Narrative In 2022

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after a loss to the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons Spending A Shocking Amount On Departed Players

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

Mike Davis #28 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Former Falcons RB Has Nothing But Respect After Being Released

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during player introductions before the game between the Washington Football Team and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons Lock In Another Top Defensive Talent With A New Deal

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

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Falcons Reportedly Move On From Another Veteran On Offense

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons Reportedly Move On From Another Veteran On Offense

Atlanta Falcons helmets on the field during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago The Atlanta Falcons are aggressively building their offense for the 2022 NFL season. First, they brought in Marcus Mariota on a two-year deal. Then, they filled the holes in their roster via the NFL Draft. They selected wide receiver Drake London in the first round to fill the

Desmond Ridder #QB13 of Cincinnati throws during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Desmond Ridder Has A Bold Promise For Falcons Fans

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

Atlanta Falcons helmets on the field during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Falcons GM Makes QB Interest Clear Ahead Of NFL Draft

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago

Qadree Ollison #30 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Will The Falcons Be The Worst Team In The League In 2022?

Robert Marvi • 11 months ago

Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons on the sidelines during the fourth quarter in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons Leadership Finds Creative Ways To Avoid Calling It A Rebuild

Lawrence Fernandez • 11 months ago

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons Leadership Finds Creative Ways To Avoid Calling It A Rebuild

Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons on the sidelines during the fourth quarter in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lawrence Fernandez • 11 months ago The Atlanta Falcons have had an active offseason so far. They brought in Lorenzo Carter from the New York Giants on a one-year deal and also signed cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. The Falcons also acquired quarterback Marcus Mariota on a two-year, $18.75 million deal. But while t