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Atlanta Falcons

-- Falcons Name Steven Drummond --
Fri Mar 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have named Steven Drummond Senior Vice President of Communications.

-- Falcons Sign Tyler Goodson --
Thu Mar 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent RB Tyler Goodson to a one-year contract.

-- Falcons Sign Brian Robinson --
Tue Mar 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent RB Brian Robinson to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.

-- Falcons Sign Trevor Siemian --
Tue Mar 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent QB Trevor Siemian has signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

-- Falcons Acquire Sydney Brown --
Fri Mar 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles swapped fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, with Atlanta also acquiring S Sydney Brown. Picks No. 114 and 197 to the Eagles in exchange for picks No. 122, 215 and Brown.

-- A.J. Terrell Restructures --
Mon Mar 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Atlanta Falcons CB A.J. Terrell has converted $12M of salary to a signing bonus for salary cap purposes. His 2026 salary is $3M with a $13.5M salary cap.

-- Falcons Sign Da'Shawn Hand --
Fri Mar 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent DT Da'Shawn Hand to a one-year, $3 million contract.

-- Falcons QB Watch --
Fri Mar 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says... “there are no starters right now” when asked about the team’s quarterback situation.

-- James Pearce Facing Four Serious Charges --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce is being charged with 3 felonies and one misdemeanor. His felony charges include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person. His fourth arrest charge of felony aggravated stalking was changed to a misdemeanor.

-- Falcons Sign Samson Ebukam --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent DE Samson Ebukam.

-- Falcons Re-Sign One --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have re-signed DE LaCale London.

-- Falcons Sign Corey Levin --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent C Corey Levin has signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, per source.

-- Falcons Release Kirk Cousins --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have officially have released veteran QB Kirk Cousins after two seasons. Cousins already is owed $10 million from the Falcons for this upcoming season.

-- Falcons Sign Azeez Ojulari --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent DE Azeez Ojulari to a one-year contract.

-- Falcons Sign Chris Williams --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN;s Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent DT Chris Williams to a one-year, $2 million contract.

-- Falcons Sign Channing Tindall --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent LB Channing Tindall to a one-year contract.

-- Falcons to Hold Open QB Competition --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports once Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is healthy, the starting quarterback job will be an open competition.

-- Troy Andersen Restructures --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FalconsSI reports according to a source, Falcons LB Troy Andersen has agreed to a restructured deal with the team to avoid a tolled contract. As such, he will play for them in 2026.

-- Falcons Sign Christian Harris --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to sign free-agent LB Christian Harris.

-- Falcons Re-Sign One --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Atlanta Falcons have re-signed ERFA CB Natrone Brooks to a one-year contract.

-- Falcons to Sign Tua Tagovailoa --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent QB Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

-- Falcons Re-Sign One --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons tendered exclusive rights free agent DL Elijah Garcia.

-- Falcons Sign Cameron Thomas --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent DE Cameron Thomas has reached agreement with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year $3.1M contract.

-- Falcons Sign Jahan Dotson --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent WR Jahan Dotson to a two-year contract worth $15 million.

-- Falcons Sign Nick Folk --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent PK Nick Folk to a two-year contract.

-- Falcons Sign Jake Bailey --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to sign free-agent P Jake Bailey to a three-year, $9 million contract with $5 million guaranteed.

-- Falcons Sign Austin Hooper --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to sign free-agent TE Austin Hooper to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.

-- Falcons Sign Olamide Zaccheaus --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent WR Olamide Zaccheaus.

-- Falcons Working to Sign Tua Tagovailoa --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons are making a strong early push to sign free-agent QB Tua Tagovailoa.

-- Falcons Release Darnell Mooney --
Thu Mar 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have released WR Darnell Mooney, as Mooney was set to count $18.4 million against the salary cap. Mooney, still just 28, has averaged better than 13 yards per catch in each of the last three seasons.

-- Malik Heath a UFA --
Tue Mar 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons did not tender RFA WR Malik Heath, making him a UFA.

-- Falcons to Play in Madrid in 2026 --
Tue Mar 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons will be playing a 2026 regular-season game in Madrid, Spain.

-- Tua Tagovailoa to the Falcons? --
Sun Mar 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports a head coach at the NFL Scouting Combine says to watch for QB Tua Tagovailoa to go to Atlanta.

-- Falcons Name Patrick Toney --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Patrick Toney Defensive Passing Game Coordinator.

-- What Tyler Allgeier Wants --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports impending free-agent RB Tyler Allgeier will be seeking a contract in the neighborhood of three-years, $22 million this offseason.

-- No Long-Term Deal for Kyle Pitts? --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports it is expected that Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts will play this season on the franchise tag.

-- Falcons Release KhaDarel Hodge --
Wed Feb 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Atlanta Falcons have released veteran WR KhaDarel Hodge.

-- Falcons Officially Franchise-Tag Kyle Pitts --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have officially franchise-tagged TE Kyle Pitts. He gets a one-year, $16.3 million contract, assuming the two sides don't agree to a new long-term deal by July.

-- Adios Kirk Cousins --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says the team will release QB Kirk Cousins on the first day of the 2026 NFL calendar year.

-- Sources: Falcons to Franchise Tag Kyle Pitts --
Mon Feb 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons are planning to franchise tag standout TE Kyle Pitts, sources say, keeping their play-maker in the fold on a one-year, fully guaranteed deal worth more than $15 million. The hope is to work out a long-term deal rather than the tag. The two sides have until July to do it.

-- Falcons Name Jordan Reid --
Thu Feb 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Jordan Reid Assistant QBs Coach.

-- Tyler Allgeier Watch --
Tue Feb 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports it’s hard to imagine the Atlanta Falcons will be able to bring back impending free-agent RB Tyler Allgeier.

-- Falcons Name Chase Blackburn --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Chase Blackburn Assistant Special Teams Coach.

-- Kyle Pitts to be Franchise-Tagged? --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports franchise-tagging impending free-agent TE Kyle Pitts makes the most sense for the Atlanta Falcons.

-- James Pearce Facing Five Felonies --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports court records show Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce is facing five felonies after being arrested on Saturday.

-- Falcons Fire Ryan Pace --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have fired VP of football operations Ryan Pace.

-- James Pearce Jr. Arrested --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. was arrested on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (two counts), aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding police. Pearce was arrested after crashing his vehicle following a police chase.

-- Adios Kirk Cousins? --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before the start of the new league year in March, allowing him to choose where or if he wants to play in 2026, per league sources.

-- Falcons Name Matt Jones --
Fri Feb 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have named Matt Jones Assistant Offensive Line Coach

-- Michael Penix Rehab Update --
Fri Feb 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) says he is a little bit ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL. Penix also said his goal is to absolutely be ready to play in Week #1 of the 2026 NFL season.

-- Falcons Name Tanner Engstrand --
Sat Jan 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Tanner Engstrand Offensive Passing Game Coordinator.

-- Falcons Name Alex Van Pelt --
Sat Jan 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Alex Van Pelt QBs Coach.

-- Falcons Name Ian Cunningham --
Thu Jan 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Ian Cunningham General Manager.

-- Falcons to Interview James Liipfert Again --
Tue Jan 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans assistant GM James Liipfert is slated to fly to Atlanta for a second, in-person interview for the Falcons vacant General Manager job, sources said.

-- Falcons to Interview Ian Cunningham Again --
Tue Jan 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham will do a second, in-person interview for the Atlanta Falcons general manager job this week, per source.

-- Falcons Name Two --
Tue Jan 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Robert Prince WRs Coach and Bob Quinn Senior Advisor to the Head Coach.

-- Falcons Name Craig Aukerman --
Mon Jan 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have named Craig Aukerman Special Teams Coordinator.

-- Falcons Interview Joe Douglas --
Fri Jan 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have completed an interview with former Jets GM Joe Douglas for their general manager opening.

-- Falcons Interview Ian Cunningham --
Fri Jan 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their vacant general manager job.

-- Falcons Interview Josh Williams --
Fri Jan 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for their vacant general manager job.

-- Falcons Interview James Liipfert --
Thu Jan 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have completed an interview with James Liipfert for their vacant general manager job.

-- Falcons Name Tommy Rees --
Wed Jan 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Tommy Rees Offensive Coordinator.

-- Falcons Name Bill Callahan --
Tue Jan 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have named legendary assistant coach Bill Callahan their Offensive Line Coach.

-- Falcons Retain DC Jeff Ulbrich --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have retained DC Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator.

-- Falcons Name Kevin Stefanski New HC --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Kevin Stefanski their new head coach. Stefanski gets a five-year contract from the Falcons.

-- Falcons the Favorite to Hire Kevin Stefanski --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski is the favorite for the Atlanta Falcons head-coaching job.

-- Falcons Interview Mike McDaniel --
Tue Jan 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel for their vacant head-coaching job.

-- Falcons Interview John Harbaugh --
Mon Jan 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with former Ravens HC John Harbaugh for their vacant head coach job.

-- Falcons Interview Kevin Stefanski --
Sun Jan 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have interviewed former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski for their head coaching job.

-- Falcons to Interview Two --
Sat Jan 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons will interview Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver today for their vacant head coaching job. The general manager search will also now begin.

-- Falcons Name Matt Ryan --
Sat Jan 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have named retired QB Matt Ryan as their new President of Football. The job created with him in mind, Ryan will now have final say in Atlanta.

-- Falcons Interview Ian Cunningham --
Fri Jan 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their president of football position.

-- Kirk Cousins Agrees to Modified Contract --
Tue Jan 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons and QB Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the quarterback's contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13th.

-- Falcons Expected to Name Matt Ryan --
Mon Jan 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons are hiring a new president of football, which many expect to be former Atlanta QB Matt Ryan.

-- Falcons Fire GM Terry Fontenot & HC Raheem Morris --
Sun Jan 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have fired GM Terry Fontenot and HC Raheem Morris.

-- Kyle Pitts Could be Franchised --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the franchise tag is potentially in play for Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts at the end of the season.

-- Falcons Sign K.J. Osborn to Practice Squad --
Mon Nov 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran free-agent WR K.J. Osborn to the practice squad.

-- Falcons IR Billy Bowman --
Mon Nov 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons CB Billy Bowman (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles last week and is lost for the season. He was placed on IR.

-- Michael Penix Jr. to Undergo Full ACL Reconstruction Surgery --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee - IR) does, in fact, need surgery to repair his ACL, with nine months of recovery, at least, coming. He’s sought the opinion of experts, including from Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Penix has an ACL sprain, but full reconstruction is needed. Penix's ACL surgery puts him right up against the start of the 2026 season. Nine months from now is mid-August.

-- Falcons IR Michael Penix; Kirk Cousins Will Start --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have placed QB Michael Penix (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT at least four games, but could miss the rest of the season. QB Kirk Cousins will start in his absence.

-- Darnell Mooney Broke His Collarbone in Training Camp --
Thu Nov 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons HC Raheem Morris says WR Darnell Mooney broke his collarbone in training camp.

-- Falcons Sign Zane Gonzalez; Release Parker Romo --
Tue Nov 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons have released PK Parker Romo and signed free-agent PK Zane Gonzalez.

-- Kirk Cousins Drawing No Interest --
Fri Oct 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Atlanta Falcons have yet to have any serious trade discussions with another team about QB Kirk Cousins.

-- Kirk Cousins Will Start Today --
Sun Oct 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins will start today’s game against the Dolphins.

-- Falcons IR Divine Deablo --
Sat Oct 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have placed LB Divine Deablo (forearm) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Falcons Release Ray-Ray McCloud --
Tue Oct 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have released veteran WR Ray-Ray McCloud.

-- Ray Ray McCloud Sent Home; Uncertain to Return --
Fri Oct 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons HC Raheem Morris says WR Ray Ray McCloud (NIR) was sent home. He said it was a private matter between the team and McCloud. Morris also said he doesn’t know if McCloud will return.

-- Michael Penix Jr. Will Start This Week --
Wed Sep 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons HC Raheem Morris says QB Michael Penix Jr. will start this week against the Commanders.

-- Falcons Sign Kicker --
Tue Sep 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed PK Ben Sauls to the practice squad.

-- Falcons Fire WRs Coach Ike Hilliard --
Mon Sep 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have fired receivers coach Ike Hilliard and passing game coordinator T.J. Yates will assume those duties.

-- Kirk Cousins Drawing No Interest --
Sun Sep 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports no one has called the Atlanta Falcons about trading for QB Kirk Cousins.

-- Falcons Release Younghoe Koo --
Fri Sep 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have released PK Younghoe Koo.

-- Younghoe Koo OUT; Parker Romo Will Kick Sunday --
Sat Sep 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Atlanta Falcons PK Younghoe Koo will not travel with the Falcons for their game this week against the Vikings. PK Parker Romo will kick for the Falcons.

-- Falcons Sign John Parker Romo to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed PK John Parker Romo to the practice squad, per source. He will compete to kick this week for the team.

-- Younghoe Koo in Trouble; Will Have to Compete to Kick --
Mon Sep 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Atlanta Falcons HC Raheem Morris says while PK Younghoe Koo is the kicker right now, the team will bring in veterans and emerging players as competition at kicker. “We’ve got to go out there and look,” Morris said. “We’ve got to bring in people to compete.” Morris also noted that the team has to change its approach in certain situations because of Koo’s unreliability.

-- Falcons Sign One --
Fri Sep 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent DT Sam Roberts.

-- Falcons Sign Ronnie Perkins to Practice Squad --
Mon Sep 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Atlanta Falcons are signing DE Ronnie Perkins back to their practice squad, per source.

-- Kyle Pitts Could be Traded If... --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts could be a traded later this season if the Falcons struggle ahead of the trade deadline.

-- Darnell Mooney Returns to Practice --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) returned to practice on Thursday. Mooney participated in position drills, but didn’t run routes when receivers worked with the quarterbacks during the portion of practice open to media. HC Raheem Morris has said that he “feels great” about Mooney’s eventual availability.

-- Falcons IR Bralen Trice --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons have placed DE Bralen Trice (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games, and the team hopes he can return in Week #6 after the Week #5 BYE.

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