The 2024 NFL draft was top-heavy at the quarterback position with six selected in the first 12 picks. Every rookie season is different, but it’s fair to say that this year’s QB class got off to a promising start. Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. had to wait until Week 16 to make his first NFL start. The former Washington standout did not disappoint and despite the team … [Read more...] about NFL expert projects breakout season for Falcons QB in 2025
Former Falcons director of football operations hired by Florida Gators
The Florida Gators have hired Nick Polk, the former director of football operations for the Atlanta Falcons, as the school’s new associate athletic director and general manager of football operations. Polk spent 18 seasons with the Falcons, serving as director of football operations from 2013 to 2020 before the team relieved him of his duties in 2021. Despite his exit from … [Read more...] about Former Falcons director of football operations hired by Florida Gators
Atlanta Falcons make changes to offensive coaching staff
The Atlanta Falcons made a few changes to their offensive coaching staff on Thursday, elevating quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates to passing game coordinator and promoting assistant QB coach D.J. Williams to Yates’ former position. The decision to promote Yates and Williams is warranted after their work with Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. last season. The former first-round … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons make changes to offensive coaching staff
Falcons met with Chris Paul Jr. at Shrine Bowl, per report
The Atlanta Falcons must find a way to shore up their defense this offseason and the NFL draft is their best chance to do so. It appears the team has already begun meeting with prospects from the 2025 class. According to Draft Network’s Justin Melo, the Falcons were among the 13 teams to meet with Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul Jr. at the Shrine Bowl. Paul Jr. is one of the top … [Read more...] about Falcons met with Chris Paul Jr. at Shrine Bowl, per report
Falcons sign 18th player to reserve/future contract
The Atlanta Falcons have signed offensive lineman Kilian Zierer to a reserve/future contract, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. The former Auburn standout went undrafted in 2024 before signing with the Houston Texans. Zierer spent most of the season on the practice squad and has not appeared in an NFL game. The 6-foot-7, 312-pounder can provide some depth at offensive … [Read more...] about Falcons sign 18th player to reserve/future contract