When it comes to playoff appearances, only the New York Jets have a longer postseason drought than the Atlanta Falcons. The team’s last playoff berth came in 2017. Atlanta beat the Rams in the wild-card round before losing to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons were in a position to clinch their first NFC South title since 2016 but after a 6-3 … [Read more...] about Falcons rookie projected as breakout player in 2025
Bijan Robinson has message for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley
The state of the running back position has improved from where it was a few years ago. Players like Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons and Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles are breaking the stigma around drafting running backs in the top 10. Robinson was impressed by what he saw from the NFL’s top rushers during the divisional round of the playoffs, especially … [Read more...] about Bijan Robinson has message for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley
PFF identifies Falcons’ perfect 2025 NFL draft prospect
For what feels like the 10th year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons will enter the offseason searching for a pass rusher. In 2024, the team lost Bud Dupree and Calais Campbell in free agency. This time around, the Falcons may lose starting outside linebackers Matthew Judon and Lorenzo Carter. Atlanta’s lone bright spot at the position is Arnold Ebiketie. The former second-round … [Read more...] about PFF identifies Falcons’ perfect 2025 NFL draft prospect
Falcons interviewing Texans assistant DL coach, per report
After hiring Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons have shifted their focus to finding a new defensive line coach. According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the team is interviewing Houston Texans assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie. Ollie’s NFL coaching career started with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, serving as the … [Read more...] about Falcons interviewing Texans assistant DL coach, per report
Falcons fans have lukewarm reaction to Jeff Ulbrich’s return as DC
After a thorough search, the Atlanta Falcons hired Jeff Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator vacancy on Saturday. Ulbrich returns to Atlanta where he spent six seasons as a linebackers coach (2015-2020) and one year as interim defensive coordinator in 2020. The Falcons interviewed seven candidates, including Steve Wilks, Wink Martindale and Lou Anarumo, but chose to go with … [Read more...] about Falcons fans have lukewarm reaction to Jeff Ulbrich’s return as DC