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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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The Falcons Are Signing A Former Commanders QB

In the NFL, if a team doesn't have a viable starting quarterback, it is difficult for them to find sustained success. The New York Jets, for example, had one of the NFL's best defenses in 2022 but fell short due to quarterback woes. The Atlanta Falcons, despite having two elite r

Andrew Elmquist • 1 week ago

he Atlanta Falcons spikes the ball after a touchdown by Lee Smith #85 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter in the game against New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Falcons Announce Big Contract Extension With Offensive Lineman

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the most intriguing teams during the 2023 NFL offseason. They were initially rumored to be in the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes, but appear to be disinterested at this point. Ahead of March 15, which marks the beginning of free agency, the Falcons

Andrew Elmquist • 1 week ago

Jonnu Smith #81 of the New England Patriots warms up against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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The Patriots Are Trading A TE To The Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have recently made a trade for an offensive piece, although it's probably not who many fans were expecting. Early on in the 2023 offseason, many pointed to the Falcons as a viable destination for Lamar Jackson. Although the Falcons haven't signed Jackson or an

Andrew Elmquist • 1 week ago

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Andrew Elmquist • 1 week ago The Atlanta Falcons have made NFL headlines ahead of March 15, which marks the start of a new league year. Before this deadline, the Falcons locked up one of their offensive linemen and did not allow him to test free agency. Chris Lindstrom was inked to a five-year, $105 million

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 Have Re-Signed A Key Player On Defense

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The Falcons Are Moving On From A Key Player Last Season

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Atlanta Falcons football helmet during the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons on October 20, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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NFL Fans React To Today's Atlanta Falcons News

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NFL Insider Says Falcons Will Have Interest In 1 Star QB If Available

Jarrett Prendergast • 4 weeks ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Matt Ryan Reportedly Has A New Career Path In Mind

Ernesto Cova • 4 weeks ago

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Matt Ryan Reportedly Has A New Career Path In Mind

Matt Ryan #2 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ernesto Cova • 4 weeks ago Even though he couldn't finish the job, Matt Ryan will go down as an Atlanta Falcons legend. For years, he was a second-tier quarterback capable of putting up huge numbers and torching rival defenses apart, but that was no longer the case in Indianapolis. So, now that it has beco

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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1 Team Named With Highest Odds For Lamar Jackson If He Leaves Ravens

Ernesto Cova • 1 month ago

Cordarrelle Patterson #84 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Cordarrelle Patterson Is Trying His Best To Recruit Free Agents

Ernesto Cova • 1 month ago

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

Ernesto Cova • 2 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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The Falcons Are Losing A Legendary Coach

Matt Wadleigh • 2 months ago

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The Falcons Are Losing A Legendary Coach

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

Matt Wadleigh • 2 months ago 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

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Falcons HC Offers Hope About His QB Change

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.

Ben Tredinnick • 3 months ago 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

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.

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The Falcons Have An Easy Marcus Mariota Decision To Make

Andrew Elmquist • 3 months ago

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 • 3 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 • 3 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 • 3 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 • 4 months ago

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The Falcons Have Lost A Promising Player On Offense

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.

Andrew Elmquist • 4 months ago It was recently announced that standout Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has played his last game in the 2022 NFL season. Pitts is a 6-foot-6, 247-pound tight end, and was highly touted upon coming into the league in 2021. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/159799964435

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 • 4 months ago

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 • 5 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 • 5 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 • 5 months ago

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The Falcons Officially Announce A Trade With The Browns

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 5 months ago The Atlanta Falcons traded inside linebacker Deion Jones to the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons also sent their 2024 seventh-round pick with Jones. https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1579483624751398912 In exchange, Atlanta will receive Cleveland's sixth-rounder in the dr

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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 • 5 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

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.

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Cordarrelle Patterson Has Reached An Elite Level

Lawrence Fernandez • 6 months ago

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 • 6 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 • 7 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 • 7 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 • 7 months ago

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Desmond Ridder Keeps Proving He's The Future In Atlanta

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 7 months ago It's hard to read what the Atlanta Falcons thought of quarterback Desmond Ridder during the 2022 NFL Draft. If they wanted him badly, the Falcons could have taken him off the board earlier. Instead, the franchise took wide receiver Drake London, linebacker Arnold Ebiketie, and Tr

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These 3 Players Should Be Favorites For NFL Offensive ROY

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

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 • 8 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 • 9 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 • 9 months ago

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Video Shows Kyle Pitts Learning From The Best

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 9 months ago The Atlanta Falcons had high hopes for Kyle Pitts after making him the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history. While the team didn't have much success last season in terms of wins, the former Florida standout lived up to the hype with 1,026 yards and a touchdown. He had three 1