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Atlanta appears in a Top-100 NFL mock with two high rounds geared toward the trenches after Kaleb McGary’s retirement, including a No. 79 pick for Memphis OT Travis Burke as part of a broader plan to bolster the offensive and defensive lines while the rest of the league’s selections unfold.
Tua Tagovailoa says his best football is ahead and he is embracing a fresh start with the Falcons, where he could compete for the starting job with Michael Penix Jr. as Penix recovers from an ACL injury.
Atlanta acquired defensive back Sydney Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, pending a physical, in exchange for swap of 2026 fourth- and sixth-round picks (Falcons send 114 and 197 for 122 and 215), boosting safety depth behind starters Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts.
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.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons’ 2026 free-agency period is underway, with the team extending CB Natrone Brooks, tendering exclusive rights to Elijah Garcia, and editors tracking multiple reported signings (Cameron Thomas, Jahan Dotson, Nick Folk, Jake Bailey, Austin Hooper, Olamide Zaccheaus) while aggregating updates from Schefter, Pelissero, and Rapoport.
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis from his role.
The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis following an allegation of violence against a woman and an ongoing investigation by the Ann Arbor Police Department; Lewis had previously coached at Michigan and Toledo before being hired by the Falcons earlier this year.
The Falcons are expected to franchise-tag Kyle Pitts, removing the top tight end option from free agency and narrowing the Patriots’ pursuit at the position. With Austin Hooper set to hit unrestricted free agency, New England currently has Hunter Henry, C.J. Dippre, and Marshall Lang under contract for 2026, leaving room to target other available tight ends such as Cade Otton, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, or Chigoziem Okonkwo, while Fant, Njoku, and Goedert are not on the market.
Falcons' plan to franchise-tag Kyle Pitts tightens the market for top tight ends, potentially giving the Steelers' Pat Freiermuth added trade value as Pittsburgh pursues a win-now approach under new coach Mike McCarthy.
The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly planning to apply the 2026 franchise tag to tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., with the tag expected to be around $16 million for one season. Pitts, a 2021 top-5 pick, posted a strong 2025 season (88 catches, 928 yards, 5 TDs) and now the team has until July 15 to work out a multi-year deal, keeping him in Atlanta after Matt Ryan moved into an executive role.
Rondale Moore, an NFL wide receiver who played for the Cardinals, Falcons and Vikings, has died at 25; the league and teams offered condolences while praising his humility and Indiana roots, and Moore had 135 receptions for 1,201 yards in three seasons with Arizona.
Baker Mayfield says there’s no real beef with Kevin Stefanski, stressing they’ve worked together in the past. The Buccaneers’ rivalry with Stefanski’s Falcons fuels motivation, but Mayfield says any divisional win is about reclaiming the NFC South, not revenge—beating Stefanski on the field would carry more weight than words.
The Cleveland Browns are nearing a deal to hire Falcons pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as their defensive coordinator under new head coach Todd Monken, marking his first DC role. Rutenberg has NFL coaching experience with the Jets, 49ers, Jaguars and Washington. Monken plans to maintain an attack-style defense and is expected to keep most of Jim Schwartz’s staff, as the Browns aim to sustain a top-ranked defense.
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is facing five felony charges after a Miami-area arrest stemming from a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Police say he fled, intentionally struck a police officer’s knee with his Lamborghini to evade arrest, wrecked the car, and was restrained after a short struggle. The charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking; Pearce posted a $20,500 bond. His attorney says Pearce maintains innocence while the Falcons say they are gathering more information and will comment further when appropriate.