According to D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons are signing WR Chris Blair to the 53-man roster. Additionally, Atlanta is releasing LB Rashaan Evans and elevating WR Dylan Drummond to the active roster from the practice squad. Drummond, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan following the 2023 draft. He was let go at the end of camp before … [Read more...] about Falcons Making Three Roster Moves
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Tampa Bay is coming off a big win against the Chargers to keep them in control of the NFC South. Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield praised the offensive line for their performance and OC Liam Coen for catering to what the roster is best at. “They’re playing extremely well right now,” Mayfield said. “You hit on it…Those guys on the edge, the Chargers had some really good … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
NFL Transactions: Saturday 12/21
49ers Elevated DL Alex Barrett and RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn from the practice squad (standard elevation). Signed LB Jalen Graham and T Austen Pleasants from their practice squad to the active roster. Waived OL Sebastian Gutierrez. Bears Elevated G Chris Glaser from the practice squad (standard elevation). Placed C Ryan Bates on injured reserve. Signed RB Darrynton Evans from their … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 12/21
NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Derek Carr, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. admitted that he’ll be nervous as he makes his first start for the team on Sunday. “I just got to be myself,” Penix said, via PFT. “I don’t feel like I got to be anybody else. I don’t have to try too hard to be the big leader, the vocal leader. Just be myself. Trust in my preparation and bring everybody along with me.” Falcons QB … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Derek Carr, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr, Jalen Coker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said he expects OLB Markees Watts to stay on injured reserve for the rest of the season given his window closed to activate him on Wednesday, via Greg Auman. Falcons Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was recently named Atlanta’s starting quarterback going forward. The rookie quarterback said he’s ready to go: “Obviously, everybody wants to be … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr, Jalen Coker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers