2+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) Former Atlanta Falcons fan favorite Mohamed Sanu Sr. has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after a successful 10-year career. The wideout broke the news with a brief message on social media. "After 10+ years in the NFL, my playing chapter is closing," Sanu wrote on X. "Grateful for every coach, teammate & fan." Sanu, 36, was a reliable contributor for former Falcons legend and MVP quarterback Matt Ryan. From 2016 to 2019, he caught 225 passes for 2,507 yards and 14 touchdowns across 53 games with Atlanta. His reliable hands, toughness and polished route-running skills were crucial to their success, especially come playoff time. Falcons fans surely remember when Sanu scored the first touchdown of the team's NFC Championship Game victory over the Green Bay Packers in 2016. It was his second of two end zone trips that postseason; he was vital to them reaching their first Super Bowl…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) Grady Jarrett, the heart and soul of the Atlanta Falcons defense for a decade, was released Monday morning and it didn't take long for him to find a new home. Jarrett and the Chicago Bears are in agreement on a big contract. Well, that didn't take long; the Bears continue their spending spree which includes former Falcons center Drew Dalman. The two teammates will reunite on opposite sides of the ball, assuming nothing big happens before they can officially sign. There is a reason the Falcons and Grady couldn't reach a new agreement; they were never going to pay him that much. Nevertheless, it is sad to see him go. Owner Arthur Blank released this statement right before news broke on his new contract: Everything he said in there shows the amount of respect the former fifth-round pick earned. Not…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago (371+ words) The Atlanta Falcons enjoyed an offensive renaissance in the first half against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, but that just came with some disappointing injury news. As Atlanta leads 21-10 entering the break, it was reported that WR Darnell Mooney was questionable to return after suffering a rib injury. After Raheem Morris admitted earlier this week that the root of the 28-year-old's struggles was a broken collarbone suffered in training camp, Mooney was enjoying one of his best outings of the season. He caught three of four targets for 34 receiving yards against a weak Panther secondary before exiting the contest. Both Penix and Zac Robinson admitted earlier this week they expected the Tulane product to return to form throughout the final eight games of the season, their note of faith was well-placed. He's finally been hauling in the downfield targets from…...

11+ mon, 16+ hour ago (241+ words) Loser: Raheem Morris The head coach was given a gift after the Falcons fumbled away a three game division lead. Cooper Rush led the Dallas Cowboys in an upset ... The head coach was given a gift after the Falcons fumbled away a three game division lead. Cooper Rush led the Dallas Cowboys in an upset over Tampa Bay to give the Falcons a chance. All you needed to do to win the division was find a way to beat the Commanders and Panthers. The Commanders aren't an easy out, however, you were given a 17-7 lead and twice had chances to change the game. Morris not using his timeouts at the end of either half is as awful of coaching as you'll see. If Morris had called timeouts at the end of the second half you have a chance to move…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) The Atlanta Falcons must rebound from a crushing Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it won't be easy. For the second time in five NFL starts, Michael Penix Jr. will take to the road on Sunday Night Football, this time against the Minnesota Vikings. To leave Minnesota with a win, the Falcons will need some heroic efforts from their superstars. The offense's struggles to get the ball down the field in Week 1 had a lot to do with Darnell Mooney's absence; he is the one who brings speed and quickness next to Drake London. The Vikings are in a tough spot with their secondary, with Harrison Smith dealing with an illness and Jeff Okudah being ruled out. London should see a lot of Byron Murphy, setting Mooney up to feast on second-year UDFA Dwight McGlothern. Expect to see…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago (203+ words) Bijan Robinson has quickly put himself in elite company as the Atlanta Falcon gets ready for year three. Arthur Smith held back Robinson's production in his roo ... One interesting stat Robinson did add was becoming only the third back in league history with at least 50+ scrimmage yards through their first 32 games. Edgerrin James and LaDainian Tomlinson complete an impressive trio speaking to the path Robinson is walking. The back's breakout season was somewhat overlooked based on what happened with Atlanta. The Falcons fading so badly down the stretch of the season went a long way in Robinson's breakout season being underrated. Another aspect of this was the impressive seasons of Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley. Neither back was saddled with an aging quarterback but had the ability to benefit from two of the best rushers in the league. Bijan Robinson…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) Matt Judon and Justin Simmons were supposed to lead a resurgent 2025 Atlanta Falcons defense. Instead, they looked like aging players with little left in the gas tank. That led the Falcons to replace them this offseason'Jordan Fuller for Simmons and Leonard Floyd for Judon'and let them continue their NFL career elsewhere. However, they are struggling to find a landing spot as each team starts minicamp and draws closer to training camp. While we just mentioned how the two veterans were disappointing for the Dirty Birds, that doesn't mean they can't be a valuable piece for some NFL team. Certainly, there were other circumstances that led to tough seasons for them, namely the struggles of their teammates and a certain defensive coordinator that was fired. This is why it remains a shock that they haven't found their next destinations yet. Judon…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (321+ words) Kayvon Thibodeaux quickly became a potential trade piece for the New York Giants after they selected Abdul Carter with the third pick in April's draft. Those rumors were shut down because Big Blue would love to rotate the deadly trio of Thibodeaux, Carter, and Brian Burns. Nevertheless, things change, and the Giants' stance on the former top-five pick may have changed after he caused a stir in practice. Practice ended early for the New York Giants on Thursday after emotions got the best of the defense It started when Brian Burns and James Hudson were pushing and shoving. On the next play, Kayvon Thibodeaux took things to a new level when he ripped off Jermaine Eluemunor's helmet and threw a punch, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. While we don't want to get ahead of ourselves, that could spell the…...

3+ mon, 13+ hour ago (302+ words) All you have to do is look across the division at the team who will be traveling to Atlanta next week to play the Falcons in the season opener, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs have been dealt blow after blow this offseason, as they will be without many star players against the Falcons next Sunday. We have known for a while now that starting offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs will likely be out against the Falcons, and while he was cleared to practice the other day, his status is still in doubt. Then, news came out that Chris Godwin Jr.'s return from his gruesome dislocated ankle last year could be delayed a few weeks And, at the same position, second-year player Jalen McMillan was placed on injured reserve with a strained neck, and he will be out at least…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (357+ words) Bleacher Report was live from Atlanta Falcons training camp on Tuesday, interviewing and discussing all things related to the team. Among the guests was legendary pass rusher and the franchise's last truly great pass rusher, John Abraham. At the end, Abraham was tasked with going through the Falcons' schedule and predicting which games they would win and lose. And if his predictions turn out to be true, the franchise will be heading to the postseason for the first time since the 2017 season. The Falcons have a finicky schedule that includes a lot of tough games and a condensed road schedule. While this factored into Abraham's thinking, it didn't deter him from predicting double-digit wins from this team. Here is a full look: That is good for a record of 10-6-1 which, considering the division, should be good enough to get you…...