Buccaneers Bucs HC Todd Bowles discussed game-planning for the Texans’ defense, which is known for creating turnovers. His team came out on top with a win over Houston on Monday night. “They have a very ball-hawking secondary,” Bowles said, via ESPN. “They keep eyes on the quarterback at all times. From [Jalen Pitre], the nickel, to the two outside guys to the edge rushers that … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Michael Penix, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
NFC Notes: Tetairoa McMillan, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons The flip side of the rough night for the Vikings offense in Week 2 was a Falcons defense that looks like it’s finally fixed some of the issues that have plagued it for legitimately years. Atlanta piled up six sacks and forced three turnovers while holding Minnesota to just six points. Several young players added in the past two offseasons came up big, including … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tetairoa McMillan, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Signing K John Parker Romo To Practice Squad
According to Tom Pelissero, the Falcons are signing K John Parker Romo to the practice squad. He’s the promised competition for incumbent K Younghoe Koo, who missed a potential game-tying field goal in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. Romo, 27, signed with the Saints after going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft. The Saints waived Romo before re-signing him a few days later. … [Read more...] about Falcons Signing K John Parker Romo To Practice Squad
Falcons Tried Out 13, Including Six Kickers
The Atlanta Falcons had a big group of players in for tryouts on Tuesday, including six kickers. The full list of workouts includes: K Maddux Trujillo K Michael Badgley P Jack Browning LS Luke Elkin K Zane Gonzalez K Ryan Heicher S Maxen Book WR Jha’Quan Jackson S Tanner McCalister S Glendon Miller K John Parker Romo K Ben Sauls LS Zach Triner Of the group, Atlanta signed … [Read more...] about Falcons Tried Out 13, Including Six Kickers
Falcons Still Willing To Trade Kirk Cousins But Have High Asking Price
According to the Athletic’s Josh Kendall, the Falcons are still willing to trade QB Kirk Cousins during the season, but people around the league consider their asking price too high. Kendall adds that Cousins has a no-trade clause and would only approve a deal to a small number of teams, making a lot of trade speculation moot. The expectation in Atlanta is that Cousins will … [Read more...] about Falcons Still Willing To Trade Kirk Cousins But Have High Asking Price