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Penix Resumes Throws in Falcons Offseason, Targets Week 1
sports15 days ago

Penix Resumes Throws in Falcons Offseason, Targets Week 1

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.

Falcons Eye Day 3 Depth After Terrell and Branch Picks
nfl-draft1 month ago

Falcons Eye Day 3 Depth After Terrell and Branch Picks

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.

Avieon Terrell: Speed, grit and a bigger-than-his-size ceiling
draft1 month ago

Avieon Terrell: Speed, grit and a bigger-than-his-size ceiling

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.

Terrell Brothers Boost Falcons; Chiefs, Steelers Bet Big on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft
sports1 month ago

Terrell Brothers Boost Falcons; Chiefs, Steelers Bet Big on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

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.

Falcons land Avieon Terrell, pairing the Terrell brothers in Atlanta's secondary
sports1 month ago

Falcons land Avieon Terrell, pairing the Terrell brothers in Atlanta's secondary

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' bold seven-round mock targets DL, LB, CB in rebuild plan
sports1 month ago

Falcons' bold seven-round mock targets DL, LB, CB in rebuild plan

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 Unveils a Bold 7-Round Falcons Mock Draft
sports1 month ago

McFadden Unveils a Bold 7-Round Falcons Mock Draft

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.

Falcons and Jaguars swap DTs in a 2024 second-round deal
sports1 month ago

Falcons and Jaguars swap DTs in a 2024 second-round deal

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.