Keep in mind, it’s only May with plenty of time to heal. But Falcons running back Bijan Robinson missed practice, Tuesday, because of an ankle injury. Atlanta is going through OTAs, so everything is voluntary.
The draft selection came after the team signed Cousins to a contract that included $100M in practical guarantees.
The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick shocked the NFL world, including Kirk Cousins, who the Falcons signed early in free agency.
Cousins spoke to the media during OTAs on Tuesday and was asked about the team’s decision to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The Falcons shocked everyone in the NFL world, from players to fans to owners to pundits, when they drafted Michael Penix, including their newly signed $180 million quarterback in Kirk Cousins.
The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency before they made Penix the eighth pick of this year's draft.
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
The Detroit Lions are in need of some pass-rushing assistance alongside of Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions did sign defensive end Marcus Davenport in free agency, so that should definitely help, but you get the feeling that Detroit needs another guy in the trenches.
Falcons OTAs are underway at Flowery Branch, with the veterans joining the rookies, who just completed rookie minicamp. However, not all of the key faces will take part in the first phase of offseason activities.
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When Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, he had some expectations. Like him being the starting quarterback for the next few years, for example.
The Falcons clearly aren’t satisfied with their roster, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Last week, a report surfaced that Atlanta was in talks with Bud Dupree for a potential reunion.
Kirk Cousins seems to have moved on after the Falcons' stunning first-round draft pick.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris sent a message to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as he gears up for the 2024 season. While speaking to reporters this past weekend, Morris shared his advice to Penix and the other rookies, which led to him referencing Shaquille O’Neal.
The Falcons continue to add to the number of 2024 draftees on the books.
The San Francisco 49ers watched as another free agent tight end from their NFC Championship squad left for the Atlanta Falcons on Monday afternoon. The Falcons continue to add to their pass-catching core as they invest in Kirk Cousins for the upcoming season.
The Atlanta Falcons have spent the offseason loading up on offensive weapons. With the addition of Kirk Cousins, this offense has high expectations going into 2024.
The Falcons were big spenders this offseason, shelling out $180 million to Kirk Cousins and nearly $40 million to Darnell Mooney. It was the second offseason in a row where Arthur Blank wrote some big checks for free agents.
Two weeks ago the Atlanta Falcons picked up Kyle Pitts' fifth-year contract option which means he gets a guaranteed salary of $10.878 million in 2025 and
The Falcons are signing sixth-round RB Jase McClellan to a four-year contract, his agency announced. McClellan, 21, was a four-star recruit in 2020 and the sixth-best running back in the class.
Bud Dupree‘s recent visit with the Chargers has produced an agreement.
The Atlanta Falcons broke the mold when they selected Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. It represented the highest pick ever used on a tight end in NFL history, and three years later, it remains that way.
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