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Sunday, August 16, 2026
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.

Falcons Camp Report: Kevin Stefanski details plan for starters in first preseason game

Tua Tagovailoa will start the game at quarterback. Cooper Rush and Jack Strand will rotate in.

A Cut Above: What separates Bijan Robinson from everyone else

Three legendary NFL running backs explain what makes Bijan Robinson a true original.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Falcons claim offensive lineman off waivers

Jaeden Roberts is a UDFA from Alabama, having signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after the draft.

Falcons Camp Report: Tua Tagovailoa looks comfortable in offense; 'He's really come on'

The Atlanta Falcons have one practice remaining before their first preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Friday night, which will provide more details about the season ahead.

Falcons sign TE Nick Muse, release two former UDFAs

In other corresponding moves, Atlanta has waived/injured WR Le'Meke Brockington and LB Malik Verdon.

Monday, August 10, 2026
Falcons sign RB Trey Sermon

The veteran running back was a graduate of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Ga. before taking his talents to Oklahoma and Ohio State in his college years.

Falcons Camp Report: With Divine Deablo working through injury, Kendal Daniels, Harold Perkins Jr. step up

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said while Deablo's injury is not significant and he'll be back soon, it's an opportunity for the two rookies to show what they've got.

Falcons activate RT Jawaan Taylor off PUP list, sign DE Cameron Sample

The veteran tackle has been cleared to return after beginning training camp on the active/PUP list. Atlanta has also released two players, including a former draft pick.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Falcons Camp Report: Fans show out under the lights

Lanier High School played host to the Falcons in Saturday night's practice.

Friday, August 7, 2026
Falcons Camp Report: Bijan Robinson looks sharp during physical practice

After a day off on Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons returned to practice on a foggy Friday morning for a session that featured a lot of situational work, another live-tackling period and a big...

Atlanta Falcons release LB Troy Andersen

A former second-round pick by the Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft, Andersen showed tantalizing ability when on the field but has dealt with injuries the last three years.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Falcons place OLB Jalon Walker on injured reserve

The second-year linebacker has been placed on the team's reserve/injured list after tearing his ACL during training camp.

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