The Atlanta Falcons were initially praised for signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract during the 2024 offseason, but that move has not aged well. Cousins never looked fully healthy and eventually lost his job due to poor performance. With Michael Penix Jr. in place, there’s no need for Cousins to stick around as an overpaid backup. Many around the NFL assume … [Read more...] about Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team in proposed trade
NFL analyst recommends Falcons extend star wide receiver
The Atlanta Falcons aren’t in ideal shape with the salary cap, but they need to start locking up their young talent. Players like Drake London and Bijan Robinson are coming off career years and it won’t be long before their rookie contracts are up. Both players will be eligible for a fifth-year option — London’s coming in 2026 and Robinson’s in 2027 — and the team will almost … [Read more...] about NFL analyst recommends Falcons extend star wide receiver
How much cap space do Falcons have after NFL’s projected increase?
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot spent his first two seasons in Atlanta fixing an atrocious salary cap situation. The bloated contracts of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones limited the team’s options up until the 2023 offseason. The Falcons used the money to retain some key players while bringing in a few big-name free agents. Signing safety Jessie Bates has been a home run thus … [Read more...] about How much cap space do Falcons have after NFL’s projected increase?
Falcons land NCAA sacks leader in new 2025 NFL mock draft
The 2025 NFL draft is over two months away but the scouting combine kicks off next week in Indianapolis. The Atlanta Falcons have several needs to address during the offseason and the draft will be their best opportunity to find affordable talent. The combine gives the draft class one final chance to impress scouts with their physical abilities. This is especially important for … [Read more...] about Falcons land NCAA sacks leader in new 2025 NFL mock draft
Falcons projected to take Georgia players in two new mock drafts
Despite the success of the University of Georgia football program over the last few years, the Atlanta Falcons have rarely targeted Bulldogs players in the draft. For whatever reason, the team always seems to go in a different direction. It’s bound to happen at some point and the 2025 NFL draft seems as good a time as any. Georgia is expected to deliver another talented class … [Read more...] about Falcons projected to take Georgia players in two new mock drafts