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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Falcons fans better believe ZaDarius Smith won't be a Matthew Judon repeat

The Atlanta Falcons' decision to sign Za'Darius Smith has been plagued by the trauma of another veteran EDGE.

Jack Strand's new believers could do more harm than good for his development

Atlanta Falcons fans are starting to get ahead of themselves when it comes to Jack Strand's future.

5 Falcons players who could climb the depth chart in joint practices with Colts

The Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener has seen players help their chances of climbing the depth chart.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Recent Falcons release could be the best-case scenario for high-upside UDFA

The Atlanta Falcons made a release that matters more than it may originally seem for one UDFA.

Atlanta Falcons depth chart for second preseason game vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Falcons travel to Indianapolis this week to face the Colts in joint practices.

Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels just received his most important endorsement yet

Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski had some high praise for rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels.

Falcons' preseason opener exposed the red flag that may derail the season

Even in the preseason, the Atlanta Falcons have got some brutal production at one specific position.

Forgotten LB may have revived his Falcons career with strong preseason showing

The Atlanta Falcons might see the revival of a draft pick they sorely need on defense.

Kevin Stefanski is the biggest winner of the Falcons signing Za'Darius Smith

The Atlanta Falcons brought Za'Darius Smith out of retirement for Kevin Stefanski, and the benefits are clear.

Falcons finally address their EDGE woes by signing three-time Pro Bowler

The Atlanta Falcons needed EDGE help, and they finally got some from a surprising place.

Falcons' preseason opener helped validate Atlanta's most controversial trade

The Atlanta Falcons' most divisive trade of the offseason is starting to look like a real winner.

Falcons sign Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius Smith

Smith, a three-time Pro Bowler, has previously played for Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski. Atlanta also released two players from its training camp roster

Tyler Allgeier may finally get the opportunity he left the Falcons for

Tyler Allgeier left the Atlanta Falcons for the opportunity that he may be about to receive in Arizona.

Michael Penix Jr. didn't have to play to gain favor in the Falcons' QB battle

Michael Penix Jr. is looking like an appealing option for the Atlanta Falcons if he can get back to health.

Monday, August 17, 2026
Falcons sign WR Beaux Collins, release WR Kristian Wilkerson

Collins signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and he appeared in nine games with the team before an injury ended his season.

Falcons are going to put Bill Callahan's legendary status to the ultimate test

Bill Callahan has a legendary NFL reputation, but his Titans stint raised questions he needs to answer in Atlanta

Jack Strand scores first touchdown in front of surprise visitors

Strand’s NFL career is off to a memorable start.

Devon Witherspoon confirmed Falcons are getting A.J. Terrell at a major value

After Devin Witherspoon's historic contract extension, the Atlanta Falcons' deal with A.J. Terrell is aging better.

Falcons Camp Report: Team prepares for joint practices with Indianapolis Colts

Kevin Stefanski details plan for starters over the next week of practices and second preseason game.

Falcons' Von Miller fantasy got torched before it could get off the ground

The Atlanta Falcons would have loved to sign Von Miller, but they were never even given a chance.

Zachariah Branch just gave Falcons fans another reason to be excited

Exactly the kind of play the Atlanta Falcons hoped to see from their third round pick

Falcons UDFA made a strong preseason impression (but it may not matter)

The Atlanta Falcons saw an undrafted rookie become one of their biggest winners of the preseason.

Falcons fans should still believe in Kevin Stefanski despite his brutal debut

The Atlanta Falcons have no choice but to keep trusting Kevin Stefanski after a rough first impression.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Harry Douglas sent the Falcons a major wake-up call about their QB situation

Atlanta must get the Tua Tagovailoa-Michael Penix Jr. battle right.

Falcons' preseason opener helped to decide QB battle (but not the one you think)

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback battle is closer to getting solved, but not the one you're thinking of.

Vinny Anthony is practically forcing the Falcons to keep him on their roster

Former Wisconsin WR Vinny Anthony II has been consistently producing for the Atlanta Falcons throughout the summer.

Falcons’ preseason opener proved they got their money’s worth on Kyle Pitts extension

The Atlanta Falcons just got a glimpse of why they decided to make Kyle Pitts one of the highest paid tight ends in the NFL.

Ty Simpson's elite debut made the Falcons look more foolish than ever before

The James Pearce Jr. for Ty Simpson swap is looking worse and worse for the Atlanta Falcons.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Falcons need camp standout to carry the pass rush after James Pearce Jr. news

The Atlanta Falcons have quickly found their leader for a pass-rush unit that has no shortage of questions.

It took 1 preseason game for an old Kevin Stefanski issue to plague the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons were haunted by the ghosts of Kevin Stefanski's past mistakes in the preseason opener.

James Pearce Jr. just showed Falcons what they’ll miss for most of 2026

James Pearce Jr. gave the Atlanta Falcons a frustrating glimpse of what they will miss for the first half of the 2026 season.

Falcons fans have no reason to panic about Tua Tagovailoa's shaky debut

Tua Tagovailoa's numbers looked bad during Friday's preseason opener, but that doesn't tell the whole story.

4 winners (and 4 losers) from Falcons' disastrous 2026 debut vs. Broncos

Tua Tagovailoa headlines the long list of disappointments from the Atlanta Falcons' brutal preseason loss.

Friday, August 14, 2026
Kevin Stefanski: 'We trust we have the guys to step up' in wake of James Pearce Jr. suspension, Jalon Walker injury

Falcons are confident they have individuals in place across the defense to still generate impactful defensive play.

5 immediate takeaways after Falcons' disastrous preseason opener vs. Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener and first game with Kevin Stefanski was a complete failure.

Game Breakdown: What happened in Falcons' preseason game vs. Denver Broncos

The main takeaways, moments and more from Atlanta's first preseason game of the 2026 season.

Sean Payton just kicked the Falcons while they're down amid preseason disaster

The Atlanta Falcons' disastrous preseason opener was just compounded by some wild Sean Payton comments.

Matthew Bergeron's contract is an overpay at guard, but perfect for the Falcons

Just prior to getting a relative bargain on Bijan, the Falcons offset it with a questionable deal for Bergeron

NFL suspends Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. for first 8 games of 2026 NFL season

The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons OLB James Pearce Jr. for the first 8 games of the 2026 NFL season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

NFL suspends James Pearce Jr. for first 8 games of 2026 season

The NFL has announced its decision regarding the Atlanta Falcons' pass rusher.

3 Falcons players who have the most on the line during the preseason

The Atlanta Falcons must see these three players produce in the preseason to keep them from crushing their dreams.

Falcons don't have room for high-upside UDFA on their Week 1 roster anymore

The Atlanta Falcons are no longer in a position where Jack Velling has any sort of place on the Week 1 roster.

Predicting the Falcons' Week 1 starting lineup before the preseason opener

Much has been talked about with the Atlanta Falcons' starting lineup. Here is what things could ultimately look like in the end.

Falcons are giving Tua Tagovailoa the first chance to take control of QB battle

The Atlanta Falcons are finally going to get a look at Tua Tagovailoa in a real game.

Falcons veteran is quietly pumping the brakes on the Zachariah Branch hype

It's been the summer of Zachariah Branch, but one Atlanta Falcons wide receiver has some different plans.

Falcons fans are missing the bigger picture with Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery

What the national media is saying versus what the Atlanta Falcons are saying about Michael Penix Jr. is different.

Training camp dashes Falcons' preseason plans in new 53-man roster prediction

With the preseason right around the corner, there's no better time to revisit the Atlanta Falcons' roster.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Falcons are following this successful team's model with recent contracts

The Atlanta Falcons have a certain member of their front office giving them a hidden edge in contract talks.

Where to watch Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons

How to catch the Falcons' preseason opener on Friday night against the Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Atlanta Falcons depth chart for first preseason game vs. Denver Broncos

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said starters will play at Mercendes-Benz Stadium Friday evening.

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