Atlanta Falcons

Brandon Dorlus anchors Atlanta's pass rush with injuries sidelining key defenders, while rookie Zachariah Branch adds explosive offense and return...

• Tua Tagovailoa selected as Falcons' Week 1 starting QB after full offseason evaluation
• Penix says he's "really close" to 100% but not there yet...

The Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa their Week 1 starter against the Steelers, marking the sixth different opening quarterback in six seasons.

• Penix...

Atlanta's 53-man roster shows clear strengths but leaves weaknesses in several spots, with practice squads offering the best remaining options.

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Media reports first signaled the decision: Tua Tagovailoa earned the Falcons' QB1 role over Michael Penix Jr. just days before the season. Adam...

• Ojulari's fresh start: Signed to Raiders practice squad after Falcons released him on Aug. 30 despite $1.4M deal.
• Atlanta's thin depth: Surprise...

The Atlanta Falcons have yet to name a starting quarterback for the 2026 season. A 10:30 presser in Flowery Branch is expected to deliver the Week 1 decision soon.

Kevin Stefanski's refusal to name Atlanta Falcons QB1 before Week 1 is framed as a bluff, fueling drama as Aaron Freeman rants on the lack of decision amid Bralen Trice's practice squad return and NFC South playoff talks.

Drake London faces the most pressure among Atlanta's stars this season under new coach Kevin Stefanski.

• Roster edge: Stefanski inherits a talented...

While Penix or Tua is expected to be named QB1 this week, one analyst predicts rookie Jack Strand will start more than half of Atlanta's games in 2026.

Avieon Terrell is in line to start at nickel for Week 1 after the Falcons released Darnay Holmes and Billy Bowman Jr. is no lock to return following his Achilles tear. His ball-hawking instincts from Clemson make the position a natural fit.

Less than two weeks before kickoff, the Falcons remain locked in an unresolved quarterback battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. The...

The Falcons' unprecedented Week 1 indecision between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa reveals a clear leadership vacuum among Kevin Stefanski,...

Bijan Robinson stands poised for his most dominant NFL season, as new offensive line coach Bill Callahan installs a scheme echoing his Texas days...

Jawaan Taylor's false-start issues have followed him to Atlanta, with two more flags in just 14 snaps during the preseason finale and a dismal 24.9...

Atlanta completed the NFL's sole practice squad transaction heading into the weekend.

A bold forecast positions Bijan Robinson as the first NFL player ever with 2,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in 2026, building on his 820...

The Falcons may name their starting quarterback as early as Monday, Sept. 7, with Tua Tagovailoa in line for the role but facing a short leash while...

The Falcons open their 2026 season as clear underdogs on the road, receiving +3.5 points at -118 and +150 on the moneyline against the Steelers. A low 41.5 total further signals market uncertainty about Atlanta's offensive output in the opener.

Two Falcons legends from different eras join the Ring of Honor this season.

• John Abraham arrived via 2006 trade and set the franchise sack record...