The Atlanta Falcons didn’t qualify for the playoffs this season, but they’ve been in the news for other reasons on the opening day of wild-card weekend. The NFL fined running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London for infractions committed during Sunday’s season finale. Robinson was fined $22,511 for unnecessary roughness on a fourth-quarter run against the Carolina … [Read more...] about NFL fines Falcons RB Bijan Robinson for unnecessary roughness
Drake London fined by NFL for taunting in Falcons’ season finale
The Atlanta Falcons ended their season with a 44-38 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Not only did the team miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year, but wide receiver Drake London got fined for another touchdown celebration. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league has fined London $11,255 for taunting the defender following his touchdown … [Read more...] about Drake London fined by NFL for taunting in Falcons’ season finale
NFL wild-card round: How to watch all six playoff games
The NFL wild-card round officially begins on Saturday afternoon with the Houston Texans hosting the Los Angeles Chargers. Six games will be played over the next three days, ending with the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.So, which teams will face off in the opening round of the playoffs? See full game information for each wild-card matchup … [Read more...] about NFL wild-card round: How to watch all six playoff games
Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom named to All-Pro Second-Team
The Atlanta Falcons were entirely left off the AP’s 2024 All-Pro first-team, but offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom was named to the All-Pro second-team on Friday afternoon. Lindstrom has now been voted second-team All-Pro in three consecutive seasons (2022-2024). The former first-round pick appeared in all 17 games, earning a Pro Football Focus grade of 93.5 — the highest … [Read more...] about Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom named to All-Pro Second-Team
Falcons safeties open to re-signing with team in 2025
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III is one of the best defensive players in the NFL, but it’s anyone’s guess who will start at the other safety spot in 2025. Justin Simmons and Richie Grant are set to enter free agency when the new league year begins on March 12. Simmons, a former Pro Bowler, signed with the Falcons in August after being released by the Denver Broncos. The … [Read more...] about Falcons safeties open to re-signing with team in 2025