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9 potential trade targets for Falcons ahead of deadline
WEBOct 25, 2023 — The Atlanta Falcons lead the NFC South after seven weeks, which could prompt general manager Terry Fontenot to make a move in order to secure the team’s first playoff appearance since 2017.. According to Over The Cap’s projections, the Falcons have nearly $7 million in available cap space as the 2023 NFL trade deadline approaches. …
Falcons trade QB Taylor Heinicke to Chargers, per report
WEBAug 28, 2024 — The Falcons have traded QB Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers, sources tell @JoshTheAthletic and me. — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 28, 2024. Heinicke, 31, signed a two-year deal with the Falcons in 2023, appearing in five games (four starts) and passing for 890 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions last season. Atlanta …
Atlanta Falcons free agency news/rumor tracker
WEBMar 15, 2022 — The Atlanta Falcons announced a few moves on Friday, but not the one fans were anticipating. Deshaun Watson ended up in Cleveland with $230 million in guaranteed money, forcing the Falcons to return their focus to keeping their own players.. Atlanta re-signed nickel cornerback Isaiah Oliver and announced signing Casey Hayward and RB …
Atlanta Falcons roster cut tracker: Every move down to 53
WEBAug 26, 2023 — The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline is Tuesday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m. ET and the cuts are beginning to fly in for the Atlanta Falcons.. After waiving four players over the weekend, including offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield, the team released a handful of players on Tuesday morning.Linebackers Frank Ginda and Andre Smith are the latest …
Falcons fans apologize to Kyle Pitts after learning extent of injury
WEBJan 10, 2024 — We saw this with former Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who felt pressure to play early in the 2021 season after rushing back from a broken ankle. In 2023, tight end Kyle Pitts rushed back from a severe knee injury and wasn’t quite as effective. Pitts’ health was a consistent debate all season, but few outside of the organization knew ...
Atlanta Falcons upgrade defense in new 7-round mock draft
WEBMar 21, 2024 — The Falcons took care of a major need at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal. Adding Cousins frees the team up to go in any number of directions when the draft arrives. In our latest seven-round mock draft, Atlanta upgrades its defense and lands a developmental QB prospect.
LOOK: Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke makes plays vs. Jaguars
WEBAug 23, 2024 — The Atlanta Falcons teased their fans by dressing their starters before Friday night’s preseason matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. warmed up, but Taylor Heinicke got the start at quarterback. Heinicke, who has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate ahead of the 53-man roster …
LOOK: Ex-Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson scores 31-yard TD
WEBAug 24, 2024 — Instead, Patterson followed former Falcons head coach and current Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to Pittsburgh. The 33-year-old is a bit of an anomaly for an NFL running back. His best years came after he turned 30, topping 1,000 all-purpose yards for the first time in his career during the 2021 season in Atlanta.
Falcons PFF Grades: Chris Lindstrom is NFL’s highest-rated guard
WEBOct 4, 2022 — Atlanta rushed for 202 yards on the ground in what was a dominant performance by the offensive line. After four weeks, right guard Chris Lindstrom is the team’s top-rated player with an elite Pro Football Focus grade of 91.3 — the highest rating of any guard in the NFL this season. Let’s check out the PFF grades for each Falcons …