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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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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

The Atlanta Falcons offense is slated to look a lot different in Week 15 of the NFL season than it has in weeks prior. This new-look offense will be spear-headed by Desmond Ridder, who is taking over at quarterback for Marcus Mariota, a seven-year NFL veteran. Although Ridder has

Andrew Elmquist • 10 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

Desmond Ridder has been named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, which will begin in Week 15 after the team's bye. Although Ridder has yet to take an NFL snap, there have been growing reports that the Falcons have been positively priming him for when his opportunity did aris

Andrew Elmquist • 10 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

The Atlanta Falcons are officially making a change at quarterback. Although on a bye week for Week 14, it appears that Marcus Mariota is no longer going to be the starter moving forward. Enter third-round rookie, Desmond Ridder. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/160087707257

Andrew Elmquist • 10 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 • 10 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 • 10 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 • 11 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 • 12 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 • 12 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 • 12 months ago

Atlanta Falcons

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 • 12 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 • 12 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year ago

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The Falcons Have A Shocking Problem To Fix This Season

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year ago The Atlanta Falcons haven't had much success since their stint in Super Bowl LI. They did make the playoffs again the following year but lost in the Divisional Round to the Philadelphia Eagles. Since then, their postseason drought has stretched for four seasons, and they haven't

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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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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

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.

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Why Did The Falcons Move On From Matt Ryan?

Matthew Willis • 1 year 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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Falcons HC Shuts Down A Common Narrative In 2022

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year ago

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Former Falcons RB Has Nothing But Respect After Being Released

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year ago Running back Mike Davis was one-and-done with the Atlanta Falcons when he was released after the 2022 NFL Draft. In his lone season with the Falcons, the former South Carolina standout had 503 yards and three touchdowns. The Falcons saw him as their primary option from the backfi

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Falcons Lock In Another Top Defensive Talent With A New Deal

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year ago The Atlanta Falcons have started to rebuild in the post-Matt Ryan era. They signed Marcus Mariota to a two-year deal and also brought in cornerback Casey Hayward, defensive end Lorenzo Carter, and running back Damien Williams. The Falcons also drafted wide receiver Drake London a

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

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Falcons Reportedly Move On From Another Veteran On Offense

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year 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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Desmond Ridder Has A Bold Promise For Falcons Fans

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 2 years 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 • 2 years ago

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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 • 2 years 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

Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Falcons HC Arthur Smith Refuses To Acknowledge The Rebuild

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to toss his wrist band to a fan in the stands as he leaves the field after the game against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons GM Claims Team Did Right By Matt Ryan

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years 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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NFL World Reacts To Matt Ryan's Goodbye

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years 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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NFL Insider Explains Why The Falcons Will Remain Bad

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Atlanta Falcons

NFL Insider Explains Why The Falcons Will Remain Bad

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 • 2 years ago It will take time before the Atlanta Falcons return to the playoffs. It's hard seeing them as one of the NFC's top seven teams next season, especially after losing longtime quarterback Matt Ryan. Their receiving corps is also suspect without suspended wideout Calvin Ridley. Co