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Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up
sports6 days ago

Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up

At Falcons OTAs under coach Kevin Stefanski, rookie Zachariah Branch flashed speed and playmaking, drawing praise from teammate Michael Penix Jr.; the QB competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa remains tight with limited 11-on-11 work and careful snap management. The session offered a glimpse at depth across defense and offense, noted Brian Robinson Jr. as a complement to Bijan Robinson, and provided injury updates (Bralen Trice, Troy Andersen, Billy Bowman Jr., Avieon Terrell on the side field, Kendal Daniels in a boot). The Falcons wrap up another practice Thursday ahead of a six-session run into mid-June.

via AJC.com|
#falcons#michael-penix-jr#otas
Stefanski commits to a deliberately crafted QB competition
sports7 days ago

Stefanski commits to a deliberately crafted QB competition

During Falcons offseason practices, quarterback Michael Penix is limited by a torn ACL, while head coach Kevin Stefanski stresses a deliberately intentional QB competition—rotating first reps and drills to bring out the best in each signal-caller. It remains uncertain when Penix will participate in full-team drills, with the full head-to-head competition expected to unfold once he is cleared, potentially against Tua Tagovailoa.

via NBC Sports|
#falcons#michael-penix#ota
Falcons Unveil 2026 Schedule: Madrid Trip, Prime-Time Spotlight and a Late NFC South Dash
sports12 days ago

Falcons Unveil 2026 Schedule: Madrid Trip, Prime-Time Spotlight and a Late NFC South Dash

The Falcons’ 2026 schedule features a Week 1 road opener at the Steelers, a Week 2 home game vs. the Panthers, a three-game prime-time stretch (Packers on TNF, Saints on MNF, Ravens on SNF), an international Week 9 game against the Bengals in Madrid, a Week 11 bye, and a late-season NFC South finish with Weeks 16-18 vs. the Buccaneers, Saints and Panthers (dates for Weeks 16 and 18 TBD due to flexible scheduling).

via Atlanta Falcons|
#falcons#madrid#nfl
Bengals Head Abroad for Madrid Clash with Falcons
sports13 days ago

Bengals Head Abroad for Madrid Clash with Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals will play the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid as part of the NFL's 2026 International Series, with kickoff on November 8, 2026 at Bernabéu Stadium at 9:30 AM ET and a NFL Network broadcast; tickets will be announced later. Bengals officials and coach Zac Taylor highlighted growing the brand globally, while Joe Burrow—an advocate for international games—says the move could help expand football's reach; this will be Cincinnati's third international game (0-1-1 in London in 2016 and 2019).

via Cincy Jungle|
#bengals#falcons#joe-burrow
Browns shine in 2026 NFL Draft as Eagles excel and Rams invite scrutiny
sports29 days ago

Browns shine in 2026 NFL Draft as Eagles excel and Rams invite scrutiny

Post-draft assessments crown Cleveland as a winner for a versatile class, celebrate the Atlanta Falcons’ Avieon Terrell–AJ Terrell pairing, and laud Howie Roseman’s Eagles for shrewd, cost‑efficient moves; meanwhile the Rams’ quarterback gamble and Sean McVay’s subdued demeanor draw questions, and Jermod McCoy’s injury risk plus Mike Vrabel’s off‑field distraction mark others as losers.

via The Guardian|
#browns#eagles#falcons
Rams' forward-looking draft-night trade sets up 13th pick and title chase
sports1 month ago

Rams' forward-looking draft-night trade sets up 13th pick and title chase

Los Angeles Rams benefited from last year's draft-night deal with Atlanta, trading their own first- and third-round picks for the Falcons' second- and seventh-round picks plus Atlanta's 2026 first-round pick. While the Falcons faced leadership changes and the legal issues surrounding pass rusher James Pearce, the Rams—under GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay—still hold the 13th overall pick and can either select another impact player or maneuver for more assets, highlighting their long-term plan and continued contention.

via NBC Sports|
#draft-trade#falcons#first-round-pick
Falcons send Orhorhoro to Jaguars in exchange for Maason Smith
sports1 month ago

Falcons send Orhorhoro to Jaguars in exchange for Maason Smith

The Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a DL swap: Ruke Orhorhoro goes to Jacksonville in exchange for Maason Smith. Orhorhoro, a 2024 second‑round pick (No. 35) who started eight times across 25 appearances for Atlanta, posted 3.5 sacks last season as part of a Falcons defense that set a franchise sacks record; he has two years left on his rookie contract. Smith, a LSU product drafted by Jacksonville at No. 48 in 2024, is a 6‑5, 306‑pound DT who dealt with injuries in college but showed upside; he has appeared in 24 NFL games with seven starts for the Jaguars, including notable college production and a projected high ceiling. The trade centers on upgrading interior pressure for both teams while each side continues building with young, rookie‑contract talent.

via Atlanta Falcons|
#falcons#jaguars#maason-smith
Falcons Build Depth, Yet Face Key Gaps Ahead of 2026
sports2 months ago

Falcons Build Depth, Yet Face Key Gaps Ahead of 2026

Atlanta’s 2026 free-agency has been a measured, budget-conscious rebuild: layering affordable signings to shore up weak spots (WR, TE, edge, O-line), and adding Tua Tagovailoa to pair with a potentially healthy Michael Penix Jr. While the plan fixes several depth issues and avoids long-term commitments, the Falcons still must certify a solid Bijan Robinson backup, fortify cornerback depth, finalize an inside linebacker plan, and secure a viable third quarterback, with more moves likely before the April deadline and no slam-dunk playoff leap yet in sight.

via The Falcoholic|
#falcons#free-agency#nfl
Tagovailoa's Miami Era Ends as Falcons Offer Fresh Start
sports2 months ago

Tagovailoa's Miami Era Ends as Falcons Offer Fresh Start

After a volatile six seasons with the Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 season proved to be his nadir, ending with a Week 15 benching and Dolphins' record $99 million dead-money cap hit to part ways; he landed with the Atlanta Falcons, where an intro press conference framed the move as a reset. While he publicly acknowledged the need to play better, questions remain about a decline in arm strength and overall play, making a potential Miami return unlikely and effectively closing his Dolphins era.

via Phin Phanatic|
#2025season#benching#dolphins