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The Atlanta Falcons are going into yet another offseason with major question marks on defense. Despite trading for Matthew Judon, the team finished near the bottom of the league in sacks last year. Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich must find a way to turn things around, but he could use some help from general manager Terry Fontenot. The team has not drafted a defensive … [Read more...] about Falcons address No. 1 need in ESPN’s new 2025 NFL mock draft

When the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, many around the league were highly critical of the pick. While Penix was projected to go somewhere in the first round, Atlanta wasn’t on anyone’s radar as a landing spot. It’s been less than a year since the Falcons drafted the former Washington Huskies QB and the … [Read more...] about Falcons miss out on Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 NFL re-draft

The 2024 season was arguably the worst of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins‘ 13-year NFL career. Coming off an Achilles injury that prematurely ended his 2023 campaign, Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the quarterback-needy Falcons in free agency. Early in the season, the 36-year-old still appeared to be feeling the effects of his Achilles injury. … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins reveals more injury details from 2024 season

The Atlanta Falcons have several needs to fill during the 2025 NFL offseason but most of them are on defense. While many expect the team to target an edge rusher or cornerback early in the draft, Atlanta has yet to take a defensive player in the first round under general manager Terry Fontenot. That could change in 2025 since the Falcons have multiple defensive free agents, … [Read more...] about Falcons make surprising pick in PFF’s new 2025 NFL mock draft

After a promising 6-3 start, the Atlanta Falcons went 2-6 over their final eight games last season and blew a chance at winning the NFC South for the first time since 2016. Offensively, the team is in good shape with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leading a talented group of playmakers, including running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London. Robinson is fresh off … [Read more...] about Bijan Robinson on Falcons’ expectations in 2025, Michael Penix Jr.