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Latest mock draft sees Falcons taking a bold but questionable first-round pick
With the No. 15 overall pick in the latest mock draft, the Falcons may be making a choice that could leave fans wondering if this is the right move.
Falcons trade Kyle Pitts to Cowboys in new 7-round mock draft
In our latest seven-round mock draft, the Falcons trade Kyle Pitts to the Dallas Cowboys and move up three spots to take an ascending edge rusher. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gives up multiple draft picks for Pitts, allowing Atlanta to save cap space and add some firepower on defense.
Falcons have opportunity to address a decade-old problem in 2025 NFL Draft
Back in 2016, a season that resulted in a Super Bowl LI appearance by the franchise, Atlanta Falcons’ second-year defensive end Vic Beasley led the NFL with 15.
NFL analyst identifies Falcons' top need entering 2025 offseason
Since the 2018 offseason, the Atlanta Falcons have been searching for answers on the defensive side of the ball. Those same questions will be asked again in 2025 as the team looks to pair an explosive offense with a defense that is at least competent.
Atlanta Falcons mock draft roundup: Defense continues to rule the day
The Senior Bowl is upon us and with it comes an emotion that Atlanta Falcons fans are all too familiar with: Hope. Now, hope is a complicated emotion, because with it comes expectation. And if there’s one thing that you don’t put on a young,
Latest mock draft has Falcons going in a different direction
While Kirk Cousins will take precedence, improving the defense should be the overarching theme of this spring and summer, with the pass rush being the focal point.
ESPN analyst makes prediction for Falcons' first-round draft pick
The Atlanta Falcons defense recorded 20 sacks over the final six games but finished with just 31 total in 2024 (31st in the NFL). Even if you believe sacks are overrated, the Falcons have finished near the bottom of the league for the
Falcons Named Team to Watch for Breakout LB in NFL Free Agency
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote the Atlanta Falcons are a team to watch with a New York Jets linebacker during 2025 free agency.
2 best players Falcons must trade for in 2025 NFL offseason
The Falcons stumbled out of their chance at winning the NFC South. But these trade ideas can bolster Atlanta's chances to ...
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Falcons’ new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich opens up about his hiring, rejecting ‘buddy talk’ narrative
The Atlanta Falcons officially introduced their new ... career as an editorial writer for ClutchPoints, covering college football, the NFL and MLB. His love for sports took off at age 5, when ...
Jeff Ulbrich Won't Be a 'Yes' Man for Atlanta Falcons
In his stint as interim head coach for the New York Jets, new Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich learned some ...
NFL rumors: Chiefs losing stars, Commanders stealing Cowboys, a Falcons pass-rush?!
With Super Bowl 59 on the horizon, we only have one more game to worry about before the NFL goes into the heart of the ...
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Falcons Defensive Coordinator Vows to Improve Pass Rush: 'Has to be Fixed'
Despite a late surge, the Falcons ranked second-to-last in the NFL with 31 sacks in 2024. Ulbrich, who spent 2015-20 as an assistant on Atlanta's staff, thinks turning the pass rush into a ...
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Falcons Highlights: Every Drake London TD from the 2024 NFL season
The Atlanta Falcons didn’t have the season they hoped for in 2024, but the offense was an undeniable bright spot. The team’s ...
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Falcons should 'prioritize' signing former Defensive Rookie of the Year to address pass rush woes, NFL writer suggests
Falcons might look to make a splash in free agency, starting with an edge rusher that played with their archrival last season ...