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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Signing Cameron Williams could be the nail in the coffin for 1 Falcons rookie

The Atlanta Falcons signed Cameron Williams because of a lack of faith in one of their rookie linemen.

The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: Deciding on the defensive interior tandem

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Falcons fans and fans across the country. After not re-signing David...

Former Falcons' training camp darling quickly found a new home after being cut

The Atlanta Falcons cut Nate Carter fairly easily, but he found a new NFL home just as quickly.

Falcons are asking a lot of rookie standout Avieon Terrell after roster cuts

The Atlanta Falcons' belief in Avieon Terrell drove their decision-making throughout roster release day.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa's wife clears the air on burner account frenzy, adding to the saga

Tua Tagovailoa found himself as the most talked about on the internet Monday morning with many speculating he has a burner account. His wife has tried clearing the air, which had added another...

Falcons reveal their initial 53-man roster: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons announced their initial 53-man roster, and have since made a number of waiver claims and corresponding releases including a surprise one in defensive lineman Zach Harrison. Kevin...

Falcons' summer darling is finally getting the roster chance he's waited for

Josh Woods has only been a short-term roster guy with the Atlanta Falcons, but that could change soon.

Zach Harrison may not be a shoo-in to end up on the Falcons' practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons' release of Zach Harrison will not end with him joining the team's practice squad.

NFL fans mock Tua Tagovailoa getting caught with apparent Instagram burner account

Tagovailoa shared an Instagram post ahead of his first season in Atlanta -- but he seemed to have left himself a comment.

Grading every NFL team's 2026 preseason: Rams ace the summer, Falcons fail amid quarterback uncertainty

From Fernando Mendoza's uneven debut with the Raiders to Aaron Donald's return to the Rams, here are the biggest developments and final grades from the 2026 preseason

Wanya Morris' release is creating a Falcons trade narrative it doesn't deserve

The Wanya Morris trade reaped little benefits for the Atlanta Falcons, but it's nothing to worry about.

Falcons' head-scratching Zach Harrison decision suddenly looks more confusing

For some reason, the Atlanta Falcons released Zach Harrison with the intention of bringing him back.

Atlanta Falcons 2027 NFL Draft picks after training camp

The Atlanta Falcons have their initial 53-man roster, and the practice squad is close to being filled out, but there was a good amount of movement and some deals that we need to discuss. The...

3 biggest takeaways from Falcons’ first 53-man roster of Kevin Stefanski era

The Atlanta Falcons' first roster of the Kevin Stefanski era exposed some interesting new trends.

Get the best of The Falcoholic on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for The Falcoholic. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Falcons.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made...

Falcons' roster construction subtly gave away their plans for Brandon Dorlus

The Atlanta Falcons didn't keep only three edge rushers on their initial 53-man roster for no reason.

Falcons' drawn-out QB competition has a resolution hiding in plain sight

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback battle doesn't need to take as long as it has to name a Week 1 starter.

Monday, August 31, 2026
Falcons sign LB Josh Woods to 53-man roster, place JD Bertrand on IR

The swap at linebacker comes one day after the NFL's roster cutdown deadline.

Falcons just moved on from longtime defender in surprise pre-season twist

The Atlanta Falcons' corresponding moves from their waiver pickups were released, and they are shocking.

Falcons claim 3 players off waivers after NFL roster cutdowns

Atlanta has added help for all three phases with the incoming players, which includes a former Georgia Tech standout.

New Falcons waiver pickup has JD Bertrand staring down an inevitable reality

The Atlanta Falcons may finally have a way to move on from JD Bertrand because of a new face on the roster.

Falcons announce initial 2026 practice squad

Atlanta has begun to build its first practice squad of the 2026 season following roster cutdowns.

Falcons wasted no time making a myriad of roster moves after waivers open

The Atlanta Falcons claimed three players off waivers while dealing with making practice squad signings.

Falcons give major update on Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa QB1 battle for season opener

The Atlanta Falcons are still deciding who their starter is between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. On Monday a little insight was given on the battle.

Falcons 2026 practice squad tracker

The Falcons are in the midst of their final cuts ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Once the dust settles and the waivers have been sorted out—for more information about that process, we’ve got a...

Falcons 2026 roster: Atlanta claims three players off waivers

The Atlanta Falcons were busy working the waiver wire after cutdown, and that will mean swift changes are on the way for their initial 53 man roster. Per the league transaction wire, Atlanta...

Atlanta Falcons 2026 practice squad tracker: Live updates, rumors, and analysis

Now that the roster release deadline is in the books, the Atlanta Falcons have a practice squad to figure out.

Falcons predicted to sign $24M former first-round pick after being released by the Giants

The Atlanta Falcons still could use some depth on the offensive line. After waiving Wanya Morris, the team could look into bringing in a top ten draft pick.

Predicting how the Falcons' practice squad could look after roster release day

Now that the Atlanta Falcons' initial roster is here, here are some names to watch for the practice squad.

The Falcoholic Reacts: Za’Darius Smith should make a nice impact

Za’Darius Smith is in Atlanta with a purpose. After enduring significant personal losses, the three-time Pro Bowler returns to the sport ready to do what he does best. Overpowering offensive...

2026 Falcons roster: Will the team add anyone off waivers?

Atlanta is 13th in the waiver order, which means they have a decent chance of snagging a couple of useful players that have been waived by other teams…assuming they want any. Who might they go...

Jack Strand's uphill battle isn't over despite making Falcons' initial roster

The Atlanta Falcons kept Jack Strand on their initial roster, but it's unclear how long that will last.

4 recently-released players the Falcons must consider adding to their roster

The Atlanta Falcons should consider signing any of these four players as corresponding roster moves.

Top storylines following the Falcons initial 53-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster has been released, and there’s plenty to glean. The team made surprising cuts, boasts some unusual position total counts, and has given fans some hope...

Promising Billy Bowman Jr. update offers clarity amid Falcons' secondary limbo

The Atlanta Falcons kept Billy Bowman Jr. on their initial roster, and now we know exactly why that is.

Acquiring Gervon Dexter just complicated Falcons' Zach Harrison discussion

Zach Harrison might not be in the Atlanta Falcons' long-term plans for much longer.

6 winners (and 3 losers) from Falcons' chaotic roster deadline day

The Atlanta Falcons' initial 53-man roster saw a lot of players come out of Sunday better off than before.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
NFL trade roundup: Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter Sr. from Bears

The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round

What the Falcons' initial 53-man roster looks like now that it's been released

The Atlanta Falcons' initial 53-man roster has now been released following the NFL's release deadline.

Falcons made the Jack Strand roster decision every fan was rooting for

The Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster included the one rookie UDFA every fan has started to rally behind.

Falcons 2026 roster: Team announces initial 53 man roster

A long eight months has led to this. The 2026 Falcons have a new coaching staff, front office, and Matt Ryan as the new football overlord, plus a ton of additions via free agency, the draft, and...

Atlanta Falcons release initial 2026 roster

The Falcons have announced their first 53-man roster under head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Falcons trade CB Clark Phillips III, 5th-round pick to Chicago Bears for DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

The trade is pending a completed physical. The 6-foot-6, 326-pound defensive tackle will help fortify Atlanta's trench play.

Vinny Anthony's release may not signal the end of his time with the Falcons

Vinny Anthony II's excellence in the preseason has earned him another chance with the Atlanta Falcons.

Trading away Clark Phillips helped the Falcons clear up a major roster dilemma

The Atlanta Falcons traded Clark Phillips III to pave the way for another CB to make the Week 1 roster.

Falcons just put the nail in the coffin of former draft bust's redemption story

The Atlanta Falcons' new regime just cut bait with another high-profile name from the previous regime.

Falcons' surprise Wanya Morris decision is a clear show of faith in struggling rookie

The Atlanta Falcons released Wanya Morris because they wanted to believe in one of their rookies.

Falcons reportedly release $5M Super Bowl champion acquired from Chiefs in 'shocking' decision

The Atlanta Falcons are making roster cuts like everyone around the league. Atlanta decided to cut a Super Bowl champion that was acquired after Kaleb McGary retired.

Falcons' Gervon Dexter trade stopped prized UDFA's roster push in its tracks

One Atlanta Falcons undrafted rookie is on the chopping block because of the Gervon Dexter trade.

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