Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh has a background with the Warriors, so he pounced on the opportunity to trade for Jonathan Kuminga, writes Angelina Martin of NBC Sports Bay Area. Before going to Atlanta, Saleh spent three years in Golden State’s front office, giving him a first-hand look at Kuminga’s potential. “I was there for, I think, [Kuminga’s] first three years,” he … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Kuminga, Hield, Landale, Okongwu, Saleh
Falcons, Ryan Pace Part Ways
The changes in Atlanta continue this offseason as the Falcons will see another front office staffer depart. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the team has parted ways with vice president of football operations/player personnel Ryan Pace. Pace first arrived in Atlanta as a senior personnel executive in 2022, rebounding after the end of his seven-year tenure as the … [Read more...] about Falcons, Ryan Pace Part Ways
Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. Arrested
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested on Saturday in Doral, Florida and booked in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Booking records indicate Pearce faces two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He has also been charged with one count each of aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren. According to Pablo … [Read more...] about Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. Arrested
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix, Matt Ryan, Falcons, Panthers
Falcons Falcons QB Michael Penix wrote the following post on Instagram, saying he’s driven going into the second year as Atlanta’s full-time starter. “As a man, you carry a lot of “pressure” each and every day. Pressure to provide for your family, pressure to succeed in everything you do in life, pressure of letting everybody around you down. But one thing I never did and … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix, Matt Ryan, Falcons, Panthers
Falcons Expected To Release QB Kirk Cousins
Adam Schefter reports that the Falcons are expected to release veteran QB Kirk Cousins before the start of the new league year in March. This will allow Cousins to play wherever he chooses, as he is hoping to land a starting job ahead of the 2026 season. Schefter also notes that, given his new broadcasting career, retirement could still remain an option for Cousins. According … [Read more...] about Falcons Expected To Release QB Kirk Cousins