Falcons

In this episode of the Touchdown Wire NFL Podcast, we talk with Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier of Football Outsiders about the history of the (...) … [Read more...] about TD Wire NFL Podcast: Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier

A total of 15 players were placed on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, including Atlanta Falcons tight end Lee Smith, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Players placed on Reserve/COVID-19 include #Falcons TE Lee Smith, #Texans WR Taywan Taylor, #Giants LB Blake Martinez, #Jets T George Fant, #49ers DB Emmanuel Mosley. This is still intake testing as players … [Read more...] about Falcons TE Lee Smith placed on NFL's Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Atlanta Falcons have had a revolving door at the left guard position since Andy Levitre’s retirement in 2018. Following the release of veteran James Carpenter over the offseason, Matt Gono looked to be the early favorite to fill the vacancy before a neck surgery derailed the team’s plans. And while it’s been reported that Gono’s surgery won’t keep him out for the entire … [Read more...] about Matt Gono spotted at Falcons training camp with neck brace

As players began arriving for the start of Falcons training camp, many took notice of Mykal Walker’s bulked up frame. The second-year linebacker was previously listed at 220 pounds but is now up to 240. Make that 240! https://t.co/sf6KYPQZXg — D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) July 27, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Walker hopes this added weight, coupled with … [Read more...] about Falcons LB Mykal Walker bulks up over the offseason

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The team has confirmed the earlier reported signing of linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee, as well. The Falcons made the reported Emmanuel Ellerbee signing official just a short time ago, but they also announced another pair of moves we weren’t expecting. The team cut ties with running back Tony Brooks-James and added offensive lineman … [Read more...] about Falcons sign OL Jason Spriggs, cut RB Tony Brooks-James

Photo by David John Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 2021 season, here we come. It’s over. This was a lengthy offseason that saw the Falcons poach a Saints executive for their vacant general manager job, add the former Titans offensive coordinator as their new head coach, navigate (temporarily) out of a massive cap mess and sign a bunch of affordable free … [Read more...] about Falcons training camp kicks off today

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Falcons will have to determine more than 20 roster spots in training camp and preseason, if our very unofficial list is correct. Training camp is kicking off, which means it’s an excellent time to take stock of where this roster stands. As of the time I’m writing this, Atlanta has 89 players on the roster and will be working to … [Read more...] about Who are Atlanta’s roster locks heading into training camp?

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports With Falcons training camp just around the corner, we take a closer look at Atlanta’s linebackers. A big strength on defense, the team has a trio of quality starters and some very capable depth behind them. With the start of the Falcons’ 2021 training camp just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at each of the position groups … [Read more...] about Falcons training camp preview: Linebacker

The Atlanta Falcons begin training camp on July 29, and there are several position battles worth keeping tabs on. … [Read more...] about WATCH: Top rookies react to their 'Madden NFL 22' ratings