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NFL.com identifies the five teams with the easiest on-paper schedules for 2026, led by the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos, with the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons also positioned for softer slates based on opponents' 2025 records and favorable home/away splits.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix is back to throwing in Phase 2 of Atlanta's offseason program six months after tearing his ACL, with veteran Tua Tagovailoa added as insurance. Penix posted video of throws to Drake London at Flowery Branch and is aiming to be ready for Week 1, having started 12 games for Atlanta for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions since being drafted in 2024.
The NFL announced the Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Madrid to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 (Nov. 8) at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium, with the game broadcast on NFL Network, marking Cincinnati’s third international regular-season game after London trips in 2016 and 2019.
The Atlanta Falcons are holding rookie minicamp at Flowery Branch this weekend, featuring six drafted rookies, 14 undrafted free agents, and 23 tryout players (two of them veterans), with three current Falcons also taking part.
Giselle Perry, the 49-year-old aunt of Falcons players AJ and Avieon Terrell, was killed when a driver who reportedly blacked out crashed into her parked car outside a Kroger in Decatur, Georgia; a bystander was injured and the Falcons stars have paid tribute to their late aunt.
A 49-year-old Giselle Perry—identified as the aunt of Atlanta Falcons players AJ and Avieon Terrell—was killed when a driver crashed into a parked car outside a Decatur Kroger, pushing it onto the sidewalk and into the store; the driver died at the scene and two others were seriously injured, with investigators continuing to determine what happened.
The Atlanta Falcons used five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to nail Day 2, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell at 48 and wide receiver Zachariah Branch at 79, signaling a promising future under GM Ian Cunningham.
Atlanta Falcons GM Ian Cunningham capped Day 2 by selecting CB Avieon Terrell (No. 48) and WR Zachariah Branch (No. 79), addressing premium positions; with Day 3 upcoming, Atlanta could add more cornerback or receiver depth and potentially target linebackers and defensive-line help, with a slate of Day 3 prospects highlighted by Dane Brugler (Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LT Overton, Logan Taylor, Bryce Boettcher, Rayshaun Benny, Rene Konga, Bishop Fitzgerald, JC Davis, David Gusta, Dontay Corleone) who could fit the Falcons’ needs and special-teams upside.
Falcons scouts laud Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell for his speed, energy and ‘plays bigger than he is’ mentality, noting his toughness and competitiveness despite his smaller frame. Seen as a young player still growing into his body, Terrell’s upside and early contribution potential make him a compelling Day 1 prospect for a Falcons team emphasizing athleticism and a ball-h hawking mentality.
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft delivered notable second- and third-round moves: Chiefs bolster the defense under Steve Spagnuolo; Falcons reunite Avieon Terrell with brother A.J.; Ravens add Ja’Kobi Lane; Eagles add Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers and Markel Bell; Steelers grab Germie Bernard, Drew Allar, Daylen Everette and Gennings Dunker; Rams face questions with picks like Max Klare and Keagen Trost; Cardinals add Carson Beck.
The Atlanta Falcons selected Clemson CB Avieon Terrell with the 48th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, pairing him with his brother A.J. Terrell to fortify the outside corners. Avieon brings strong coverage ability, ball skills, and versatile value (three sacks, five forced fumbles in 2025; can play nickel), and is expected to compete for an outside starting role opposite A.J. from day one, though his size may be tested by taller receivers in the NFC South. The Terrell duo could help address last year’s coverage woes and provide long-term stability in Atlanta's secondary.
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce agreed to a six-month pre-trial intervention program, including therapy and a no-contact order with his ex-girlfriend, in a deal to avoid trial on multiple felony charges stemming from a February incident, while NFL disciplinary proceedings under the Personal Conduct Policy remain under review.
In Tori McElhaney's seven-round Falcons mock draft, Atlanta trades No. 79 to Jacksonville for No. 88 and No. 124, then targets DT Lee Hunter (Round 2), LB Anthony Hill Jr. (Round 3 via JAX), CB Tacario Davis (Round 4), WR Deion Burks (Round 4 via JAX), OT Isaiah World (Round 6), and EDGE Quintayvious Hutchins (Round 7) to bolster the defense, linebacker depth, and offensive line ahead of the 2026 season.
McFadden's one-and-done seven-round Falcons mock targets upgrades at LB, WR, DL, and OL: Round 2 LB Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech); Round 3 WR Ted Hurst (Georgia State); Round 4 DT Rayshaun Benny (Michigan); Round 6 OG Logan Taylor (Boston College); Round 7 WR Zavion Thomas (LSU). He praises Rodriguez's leadership and field-reading ability, Hurst's explosiveness, Benny's fit in a one-gap front, Taylor's versatile OL skills, and Thomas's elite top-end speed to stretch the Falcons’ offense.
The Falcons and Jaguars agreed to a defensive-tackle swap, sending Ruke Orhorhoro to Jacksonville for Maason Smith. Both were 2024 second-round picks (Orhorhoro at No. 35, Smith at No. 48). Orhorhoro appeared in 25 games with eight starts across two seasons, totaling 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks; Smith has 32 tackles and three sacks in 24 games with seven starts over his first two seasons.