NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
Falcons’ Jalon Walker May Need Surgery
Jalon Walker was expected to be a first-round pick on Thursday night, but he fell to the Falcons at No. 15 due to concerns about a shoulder injury, according to Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline. Atlanta will be happy to keep the versatile young linebacker in Georgia, but Walker may require surgery that could stunt his rookie year and hinder his transition to the NFL. At 6-foot-1 and … [Read more...] about Falcons’ Jalon Walker May Need Surgery
Falcons Had Planned To Draft James Pearce Jr. At No. 15
While the Jets carried the curse of John Abraham at edge rusher for over a decade, the Falcons also struggled mightily to replace the since-retired pass rusher. Despite first-round picks, notable free agency additions and a 2024 trade, Atlanta has come up empty in its search for consistent EDGE presences. Abraham, whom Atlanta acquired in a three-team trade in 2006, signed with … [Read more...] about Falcons Had Planned To Draft James Pearce Jr. At No. 15
Falcons Sign 11 UDFAs
After trading back into the first round on Thursday night, the Falcons made only five selections during the draft. That group of rookies has now been supplemented by an 11-man class of undrafted free agents: Simeon Barrow Jr., DL (Miami) Cobee Bryant, CB (Kansas) Nathan Carter, RB (Michigan State) Joshua Gray, OL (Oregon State) Nick Kubitz, LB (North Dakota State) Dontae … [Read more...] about Falcons Sign 11 UDFAs
2025 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team
Here is every team’s haul from the 2025 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals Round 1, No. 16: Walter Nolen (DT, Ole Miss) Round 2, No. 47: Will Johnson (CB, Michigan) Round 3, No. 78: Jordan Burch (OLB, Oregon) Round 4, No. 115: Round 5, No. 152: Round 7, No. 225 (from Jets through Chiefs): Atlanta Falcons Round 1, No. 15: Jalon Walker (LB, Georgia) Round 1, No. 26 (from Rams): … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team