Injuries are clearing a spot for former Wisconsin Badgers offensive tackle Jack Nelson on the Atlanta Falcons, who could turn to the seventh-round rookie for a potential starting role.

Michael Penix Jr. and Kyle Pitts are turning offseason golf outings into on-field chemistry, and the Falcons may need that bond to spark a breakout in 2025.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was complimentary of what veteran cornerback CJ Henderson showed during his first team practice Monday.

The Atlanta Falcons made multiple roster moves Monday morning, including cutting former Pro Bowl wide receiver D.J. Chark. A former second-round pick out of LSU, Chark signed with the Falcons in July after previously playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers during his career.

Former LSU football wide receiver DJ Chark spent less than a month with the Atlanta Falcons. On Monday, he was released after two preseason games.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been on the NFL trade block for months. But since the Pittsburgh Steelers officially signed Aaron Rodgers on June 5, it became almost a certainty that Cousins would begin training camp with the Falcons.

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of preseason action, and tight end Gunnar Helm earned Player of the Game honors.

The Atlanta Falcons faced some criticism for their decision to trade back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Tennessee Vols edge rusher James Pearce. Pearce was viewed as a top 10 talent,