Sunday’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Released: WR James Washington Chicago Bears Activated from active/NFI list: T Kiran Amegadjie Cleveland Browns Released from IR: CB Vincent Gray New York Jets Signed: DL Jaylen Twyman Placed on IR: WR Malik Taylor Philadelphia Eagles Reverted to IR: DB Mekhi Garner Tampa Bay Buccaneers Activated from active/NFI list: Tanner … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 8/18/24
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Will Not Play During Preseason Finale
Eyebrows were raised on Saturday when Michael Penix Jr. did not suit up for the Falcons’ preseason contest against the Ravens. The first-round rookie quarterback will also be on the sidelines for Atlanta’s final exhibition contest despite not being injured. “Mike showed us last week enough that we don’t have to play him [further] in the preseason,” head coach Raheem Morris … [Read more...] about Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Will Not Play During Preseason Finale
Falcons S DeMarcco Hellams Suffers Ankle Injury
DeMarcco Hellams‘ efforts to secure a starting spot on defense in 2024 have come to a halt. The second-year safety is set to miss “significant time” due to an ankle injury, head coach Raheem Morris said (via team reporter Tori McElhaney). Hellams was selected in the seventh round of last year’s draft after pick No. 224 was included in the Bryan Edwards trade. He logged a … [Read more...] about Falcons S DeMarcco Hellams Suffers Ankle Injury
Falcons To Host S Justin Simmons
Another NFC South team is interested in Justin Simmons. The free agent safety is set to visit the Falcons today and tomorrow, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. [RELATED: Falcons’ DeMarcco Hellams To Miss ‘Signficant’ Time] Simmons remains on the open market, but the recent increase in interest could soon produce a deal. The Saints hosted him last week, and head coach Dennis … [Read more...] about Falcons To Host S Justin Simmons
Falcons Restructure Chris Lindstrom’s Deal
In March 2023, the Falcons made Chris Lindstrom the NFL’s highest-paid guard. The Pro Bowler remains second on that list, but multiple developments requiring additional funds have prompted Atlanta to adjust its top O-lineman’s deal. The Falcons moved part of Lindstrom’s $12.5MM salary into a signing bonus, per ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler. More specifically, Atlanta created just … [Read more...] about Falcons Restructure Chris Lindstrom’s Deal