After four NFL seasons, those around the league are unsure what to make of Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. The former No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft had one of the best rookie seasons ever by a rookie tight end but has failed to match that production over the last few years. This is partly due to the knee injury Pitts suffered during his second season, along … [Read more...] about Falcons GM gives former top-five pick a vote of confidence
Where did the Falcons QBs land in CBS Sports’ rankings?
59 different quarterbacks started an NFL game in 2024. The Atlanta Falcons were one of the many teams to play multiple quarterbacks, with Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. each starting games last season. Cousins, who went into the season as the uncontested starter, was fairly cemented into his role for a vast majority of the campaign. The veteran QB led the team to a 7-7 … [Read more...] about Where did the Falcons QBs land in CBS Sports’ rankings?
Raheem Morris believes Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons’ future
The 2024 NFL season was bittersweet for the Atlanta Falcons. The team got off to a 6-3 start before losing six of the final eight games to miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year. Despite the disappointing finish, the Falcons found their franchise quarterback in first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. The rookie showed incredible poise in his three starts and gave fans hope … [Read more...] about Raheem Morris believes Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons’ future
Falcons GM addresses Kirk Cousins’ future in Atlanta
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway and the Atlanta Falcons’ top brass are in attendance. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Tuesday morning, fielding several questions. Naturally, the topic of highly paid backup quarterback Kirk Cousins came up. Fontenot first addressed the injury controversy surrounding Cousins which stemmed from a hit he took … [Read more...] about Falcons GM addresses Kirk Cousins’ future in Atlanta
Ex-Falcons defensive coordinator takes job with Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills hired former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as a senior defensive assistant, head coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Monday. Nielsen, 45, served one year as the Falcons defensive coordinator in 2023. While the defense appeared to be making progress, Nielsen did not survive head coach Arthur Smith‘s firing after the season. In 2024, he … [Read more...] about Ex-Falcons defensive coordinator takes job with Buffalo Bills