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Friday, August 21, 2026
Michael Penix Jr. set the record straight on how close his Falcons return is

The Atlanta Falcons are closer to getting Michael Penix Jr. back to full contact than ever before.

3 Falcons players who could be on the chopping block after signing Za'Darius Smith

The Atlanta Falcons signing Za'Darius Smith could place these three players on the chopping block.

Falcons' rookie has quickly become the obvious winner of the offseason

This rookie linebacker is showing incredible confidence that the Atlanta Falcons must be ecstatic about.

Kevin Stefanski may get taught a brutal lesson from one of his boldest choices

The Atlanta Falcons are having to deal with the ramifications of one of Kevin Stefanski's worst decisions.

Falcons sign defensive tackle with ties to Nate Ollie

Eric Johnson II was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. The same year Ollie joined the Colts' staff as the defensive line coach.

Ex-Falcons WR Darnell Mooney may already be on thin ice with his new team

Darnell Mooney was hoping to escape the chopping block after leaving the Atlanta Falcons for a new team, which may not end well.

Tua Tagovailoa's lead in the Falcons' QB battle may be slipping

The Atlanta Falcons gave Tua Tagovailoa every chance to cement himself as their Week 1 starter, but he's failed to do so.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Falcons Camp Report: Defensive line shines in second joint practice with Colts

The Falcons and Colts held their second and final day of joint practices. Here's what we learned.

'That time is coming real soon': Michael Penix Jr. provides update on return-to-play timeline

Penix told reporters in Indianapolis that he is scheduled to meet with his doctor Thursday to check in on his progress.

Kevin Stefanski revealed the Falcons' QB plan in their second preseason game

With no starters playing on Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons have limited options at QB in preseason game two.

Za'Darius Smith gives Falcons' edge room a veteran boost

Kevin Stefanski knows what Smith brings: physicality, experience and a “guy who can play on all downs.”

Falcons' injury woes may finally be starting to clear up after positive update

The Atlanta Falcons' bout with the injury bug is going away as two key starters are about to come back.

Falcons' youth movement was punished for a reason they don't deserve

The Atlanta Falcons just received a future ranking that feels difficult to justify.

The biggest takeaways from Falcons' second unofficial depth chart of the summer

The Atlanta Falcons' second unofficial depth chart of the summer is here, and we analyzed it so you don't have to.

Kevin Stefanski's latest QB decision is anything but the correct one for Falcons

Kevin Stefanski is refusing to put the biggest pain point on the field for the Atlanta Falcons' second preseason game.

Falcons' breakout star has the most on the line with the depleted pass-rush

The Atlanta Falcons' depleted pass-rush is starting to have a negative effect on another defensive lineman.

De'Angelo Malone may have one foot out the door after Za'Darius Smith signing

The Za'Darius Smith signing should force the Atlanta Falcons to release one of their biggest draft busts.

6 things you may have missed from Falcons' first joint practice with Colts

A lot happened during the Atlanta Falcons' first joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Falcons Camp Report: How Atlanta's offense looked against the Colts on Day 1 of joint practices

The Falcons and Colts held their first day of joint practices. Here's what we learned.

Falcons place RB Trey Sermon on injured reserve

Sermon signed with the Falcons earlier in August.

Falcons' joint practice with Colts saw one key starter return from injury

The Atlanta Falcons got one of their most important starters back from injury during Wednesday's practice.

Falcons quickly signed a former summer darling after Layden Robinson's release

The Atlanta Falcons turned around and made another signing immediately after Layden Robinson got cut.

Falcons are starting to look like the NFC South's biggest wild card

The Atlanta Falcons have a range of outcomes where they can truly finish anywhere in the NFC South in 2026.

Falcons' worst-case scenario in 2026 wouldn't be a complete nightmare

In a weird way, it would actually be better for the Atlanta Falcons to have a bad record this coming season.

Falcons' preseason opener exposed how they really feel about Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson didn't do much in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener, but he didn't need to.

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.

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