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nfl-news-roundup20 hours ago•10 min saved

Bijan Robinson’s fifth-year option locks in Falcons amid a flurry of NFL offseason moves

The Falcons have exercised Bijan Robinson’s fifth-year option and signed Jawaan Taylor, part of a busy offseason update. The roundup also highlights a cascade of visits, signings, and coaching moves across the league, including Jack Jones signing with the 49ers and the Patriots hiring Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst, with multiple players like Ted Hurst, Christen Miller, and Chase Bisontis visiting various clubs.

via NFL.com|

#atlanta-falcons #bijan-robinson #fifth-year-option

sports1 day ago•4 min saved

Steelers Weigh Queen Trade as Falcons Probe Market Ahead of Draft

The Steelers are weighing a Patrick Queen trade after a reported inquiry from the Falcons, but a tepid market and Pittsburgh’s surplus draft capital make a deal uncertain. Trading Queen would save roughly $11 million against the cap, yet Pittsburgh appears inclined to keep him unless a compelling offer emerges as they shape the roster for 2026.

via Steeler Nation|

#2026-nfl-draft #atlanta-falcons #nfl-trades

sports1 day ago•3 min saved

Falcons may swing a Chiefs swap to fix ailing right tackle situation

With Kaleb McGary's retirement leaving the Falcons thin on the offensive line and just four draft picks, Atlanta could pursue a draft-day trade with Kansas City to land a long-term right tackle and potentially secure a 2026 first-round pick, following last year's move that brought James Pearce.

via Arrowhead Addict|

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sports2 days ago•3 min saved

Bijan Robinson enters prime, credits McCaffrey-driven workouts for boost

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson says he’s entering his physical prime and credits offseason workouts with Christian McCaffrey in California for improving his readiness, stressing recovery and staying healthy while adjusting to a new Falcons offense under coach Kevin Stefanski and aiming to lead and improve every year.

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Falcons lose incumbent RT Kaleb McGary to retirement, forcing O-line rethink

Kaleb McGary, the Falcons’ longtime right tackle and 2019 first-round pick, retires after a season-ending injury in 2025; his exit leaves Atlanta with a gapping hole at right tackle, shifts responsibility to Storm Norton and Elijah Wilkinson, and opens roughly $14 million in cap space for 2026–27, prompting a likely search for free-agent or trade additions.

via The Falcoholic|

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sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Falcons Lose Longtime OT Kaleb McGary to Retirement

Falcons announce the retirement of Kaleb McGary, the 2019 first-round pick who started 92 games in six seasons but missed all of 2025 with a knee injury, leaving Atlanta to find a new right tackle after Elijah Wilkinson signed with the Cardinals.

via NBC Sports|

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sports15 days ago•3 min saved

Tagovailoa's Dolphins exit fuels questions about his starting future

After a six-year Dolphins stint defined by injuries and a late-season benching for Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa joined the Falcons; in his introductory remarks he defended his health, but observers point to a marked decline in mobility and production, fueling doubt about whether he can regain starting-caliber form.

via Phin Phanatic|

#atlanta-falcons #injuries #miami-dolphins

sports16 days ago•14 min saved

Tua’s Falcons start shines a light on Miami exit

Ex-Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, in his introductory remarks with the Atlanta Falcons, described last season as 'unique' and blamed 'player-to-coach' issues rather than only on-field problems, underscoring why Miami moved on after a high-cost contract; the piece argues his leadership and public messaging mattered almost as much as play, while noting his rocky finish and that Atlanta now offers him a fresh chance to reboot his career.

via Sun Sentinel|

#atlanta-falcons #leadership #miami-dolphins

sports17 days ago•6 min saved

Tua's cryptic Dolphins exit signals fresh Falcons start

Tua Tagovailoa, now with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, said he wasn’t satisfied with his play in his final Dolphins season and spoke cryptically about the team’s issues, calling them “unique” and avoiding specifics while signaling a fresh start with Atlanta and focusing on playing well this season after passing his physical.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Tagovailoa admits last season wasn’t up to his standard as he starts anew with the Falcons

Tagovailoa told reporters that 2025 with the Dolphins was “unique” and not up to the level of his play in the prior years, acknowledging he didn’t play well. He has moved on to the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal and will compete for the starting job, with his time in Miami marked by injuries, limited playoff success (one Pro Bowl in six seasons) and internal tensions; a 2027 free agency looms as his new chapter begins.

via Phin Phanatic|

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sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Tagovailoa aims to rebound with Falcons after rough Dolphins exit

Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged that last season didn’t meet his standards after a career-high 15 interceptions that led to him being benched, and the Dolphins’ release. He signed a modest deal with the Falcons and is hopeful for a fresh start and continued improvement, saying the best football is still ahead of him.

via NBC Sports|

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sports17 days ago•16 min saved

Tagovailoa bets on competition in Atlanta’s QB room

Tua Tagovailoa signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons and enters a camp competition with Michael Penix Jr., stressing that he loves competition and is eager to play with the Falcons’ offense while navigating health concerns from his Dolphins tenure; he cites Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and Drake London as weapons as he aims to prove his value in 2026 under Stefanski’s offense.

via NFL.com|

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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Eagles trade Sydney Brown to Falcons in fourth- and sixth-round pick swap

The Eagles traded safety Sydney Brown to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a swap of fourth- and sixth-round picks: Philadelphia receives picks No. 114 and 197, while Atlanta gets No. 122 and 215, in addition to Brown. Brown, 26, is in the final year of his contract after three seasons in Philadelphia (a 2023 third-round pick) and posted 86 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in his career; he appeared in all 17 games with three starts in 2025, contributing on defense and special teams.

via NBC Sports|

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nfl26 days ago•9 min saved

Ex-Falcons OT Elijah Wilkinson Disses Falcons After Cardinals Deal: 'Clown Show'

Ex-Falcons offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson, who signed with the Arizona Cardinals, clashed with Atlanta fans on social media, calling the Falcons a 'clown show' and taunting them about losing the NFC South; the 31-year-old started 17 games for Atlanta last season after Kaleb McGary's injury, illustrating how off-season moves can spark online feuds.

via NFL.com|

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sports27 days ago•5 min saved

Tua Tagovailoa Embraces a Reset at Atlanta, Sets Up QB Clash

Tua Tagovailoa says his signing with the Atlanta Falcons is a 'reset' and he plans to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the 2026 starting job, marking a fresh start after six seasons with the Dolphins and prompting reflection on whether Miami should have provided a legitimate quarterback challenger and on asset management surrounding his contract.

via Sports Illustrated|

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