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NFL Draft 2025: Atlanta Falcons Picks, Team Needs, Targets, & Mock Draft

The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to trade back in the 2025 NFL Draft. Expect Atlanta to be very active on the phones come draft night. View the Falcons’ picks, team needs, targets, and mock draft. Atlanta Falcons Draft Picks The Falcons provided the shock of last year's NFL Draft. We can't be caught off-guard again. […]

Dan Girolamo  •  18 Apr 2025
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3 NFL Teams That Could Sign Kirk Cousins If Falcons Cut Him

With Michael Penix Jr. set to become the full-time starter, the Atlanta Falcons will likely move on from Kirk Cousins this offseason. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport believes the Falcons will likely cut, not trade, Cousins. Here are three NFL teams that could sign Cousins if the Falcons release him. Cleveland Browns "I think a plan […]

Dan Girolamo  •  04 Feb 2025
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Panthers Notebook: Robert Hunt Trailblazing Guardian Cap Helmet; Reinforcements Activated For Maligned Defense

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Robert Hunt plans to become a Carolina Panthers original.  The respected NFL guard plans to become the first player in franchise history to don a Guardian cap on his helmet against the host Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. A Guardian cap is a soft-shell that fits over a helmet, helping to reduce impact […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Jan 2025
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Panthers Notebook: DJ Johnson Out After Car Accident; Miles Sanders May Return To Face Falcons In NFL Finale

As a defender who faced Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in college, outside linebacker DJ Johnson spoke Thursday of taking advantage of his experience when the visiting Carolina Panthers close out the NFL regular season Sunday.  In 2022, Johnson’s Oregon Ducks faced the then-No. 25-ranked Washington Huskies, led by Penix.  “Talented player,” Johnson […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Jan 2025
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Deshaun Watson’s Alleged Twitter Alterego ‘Leroy Bickerstaff’ Addresses Latest Rumor

For months, NFL fans have speculated whether Leroy Bickerstaff, an outspoken X , is Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.  Bickerstaff always speaks kindly of Watson to his 11,400 followers while regularly referring to him by his number (4).  The Bickerstaff Twitter was created in September 2024. Watson took time out from recovering from his […]

wendioliveros  •  22 Dec 2024
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How Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Learned He Was Named The Starter

If this is the beginning of a legendary NFL career for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., he will have a great story to share with his grandchildren someday. The eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft has been serving as the backup quarterback to Kirk Cousins through the first 15 weeks of the […]

wendioliveros  •  19 Dec 2024
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Kirk Cousins Benched: Michael Penix Jr. To Make First Career Start In Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons have a major decision to make. Will the team stick with Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback? Raheem Morris Did Not Commit To Kirk Cousins As Starting QB But he’s not saying Cousins is definitely keeping the job this week. Morris conceded Cousins has lost some of his confidence. “There are ways […]

Dan Girolamo  •  17 Dec 2024
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With The Falcons Struggling, Will Michael Penix Jr. Play?

After a 6-3 start, the Atlanta Falcons have lost four consecutive games to put themselves outside of the playoff picture. With Kirk Cousins struggling, will head coach Raheem Morris make a change at quarterback and start Michael Penix Jr.? Raheem Morris Sticking With Kirk Cousins Raheem Morris: Michael Penix Jr. to play "when it's time," […]

Dan Girolamo  •  12 Dec 2024
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The Atlanta Falcons Earned Surprising Election Night Social Media Mentions

By now, Americans have celebrated, lamented, or processed the November 5, 2024, Election Night results.  Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States in January 2025. While emotions run the gamut about the result, Atlanta Falcons fans had to be surprised that their team was mentioned in social media discussions as the […]

wendioliveros  •  06 Nov 2024