What Russell Wilson injury means for Justin Fields, fantasy football in Week 1 vs. Falcons
of Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers may turn to quarterback Justin Fields sooner than initially thought after the final injury report for Week 1 was released on Friday. Russell Wilson appeared ready to make his first start, but the Steelers' starting quarterback aggravated a calf injury on Thursday. Russell Wilson's injury status Wilson enters the weekend […]
Falcons’ Raheem Morris defends decision to sit Michael Penix in preseason game: ‘Saw enough last week’
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 0-2 in the preseason after a 13-12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. While preseason results aren’t important, a key coaching decision for the Falcons sparked some questions. The Falcons’ prized free agent acquisition, Kirk Cousins, is not expected to play in the three exhibition games, leading some to […]
Falcons don’t play Michael Penix Jr. in preseason game
Michael Pennis Jr. did not play for the Falcons in their second preseason game on Saturday and will not play again in their final game next week. But for head coach Raheem Morris, that’s not a bad thing. “Mike did a good job last week showing us that we don’t need to use him again […]
Falcons land All-Pro Justin Simmons, potentially forming one of NFL’s top safety duos: reports
Simmons hit the free agent market at the start of the offseason after the Denver Broncos waived veteran safety Justin Simmons as a cost-cutting measure. Simmons has been searching for a new team as NFL training camps begin in late July, but on Thursday the two-time Pro Bowl selection appeared to have found a new […]
Matthew Judon trade is a win-win for Falcons and Patriots
Another trade has finally come to fruition this NFL offseason. New England Patriots Pass rusher Matthew Judon Atlanta Falcons They did get a 2025 third-round pick, which is pretty much a win for both sides. source: #Patriot Pass rusher Matthew Judon #FalconsAtlanta got a defensive standout player and a third-round pick. Finally, New England resolved […]
Matthew Judon Gets Traded To Falcons After Long Contract Stalemate With Patriots
Matthew Judon is headed to the A’s! of LinebackerHis long-running contract stalemate with the New England Patriots has officially ended, but he is no longer with the team and will instead be moving to the Atlanta Falcons. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that New England is planning to send Judon to the Falcons […]
Atlanta Falcons will finally break out
Commercial content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edited this content. The NFC South will once again be the worst division in the NFL, with the Buccaneers, Panthers and Saints all projected to win eight games or less in 2024. Both the Saints and Buccaneers boasted 9-8 […]
Michael Penix Jr. has impressive Falcons, NFL debut
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Atlanta rookie Michael Pennis Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Pennis, a former Washington star who was drafted eighth overall, started and appeared on the first five drives. He […]
Rondale Moore carted off with leg injury as the Falcons abruptly end practice
It was exactly the way I didn’t want practice to end. Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carried off the field on a stretcher with an apparent leg injury, forcing the team to cancel Wednesday’s joint practice with the Dolphins. Moore is Later seen in an aircastsuffered a non-contact injury after collapsing in the left […]
Falcons’ Kirk Cousins tampering penalty, explained
The Atlanta Falcons made some big moves this free agency period, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to replace them under center. However, missteps along the way led the Falcons to give up a draft pick. The NFL announced Thursday that the team will forfeit its fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft as a result of […]