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The Falcons traded up in the second round in order to select defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

The Falcons went with a defensive player in the second round of the draft in Detroit.

After Atlanta drafted Penix No. 8 overall, the Falcons welcomed the quarterback to the team facility in Flowery Branch, Ga.

The Falcons used their No. 8 overall draft pick Thursday to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr., planning to let him learn and grow under starter Kirk Cousins. 

Atlanta has their No. 8 overall pick in Michael Penix Jr., now the focus shifts to other positions, particularly those of need. 

The Falcons drafted a quarterback in the first round despite signing Kirk Cousins in free agency.

Michael Penix Jr. was confident he impressed the Falcons but didn't expect to be picked No. 8 overall until he heard the phone ring. 

Atlanta already has Kirk Cousins under contract for four years. Now, the team potentially has something Matt Ryan never had: a successor. 

Atlanta decides to use its first-round draft pick on former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. 

The board is stacked. The hay is in the barn. Now comes the fun part.

As of now, the Falcons have eight picks in this year's draft, beginning with No. 8 overall. 

It's draft week, y'all. Here's one more mock draft to get you thinking. 

As it stands, the Falcons have eight picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with No. 8 overall in the first round Thursday.

The 2024 NFL Draft starts Thursday, with the Falcons on the clock at No. 8 overall... as of now. 

In his pre-draft press conference, Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot addressed questions about the Falcons' new quarterback. 

The Falcons owner reflected on Ryan's impact on the Falcons almost 16 years since the organization drafted the long-time quarterback. 

Hear from the men who knew Ryan's career best, the ones who took every step with him. 

Looking back on a Hall of Fame worthy career as Matt Ryan officially announces retirement from the league.  

Ryan was the Falcons starting quarterback from 2008-22 and set every major franchise passing record during his tenure. 

The Falcons could find another man up front in the draft to learn from veterans Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata.

In the final roundup, Dallas Turner and Jared Verse continue to be the only names analysts project to the Falcons. 

Each member of the Falcons editorial team will release a seven-round mock draft this week. Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney made their picks. To wrap up, Amna Subhan is on the clock. 

The Falcons need to find cornerback A.J. Terrell a consistent running mate. 

Each member of the Falcons editorial team will release a seven-round mock draft this week. Up first was Terrin Waack. Now Tori McElhaney takes over and she argues quality is better than quantity. 

In this week's mock draft, Tori McElhaney hands over the drafting responsibilities to members of the Atlanta Falcons digital, communications and creative teams. It's a fun one, y'all. 

The 2024 NFL Draft is next week. Speculation will soon become fact. 

The Falcons front-office members said they're looking for a third arm, and drafting a quarterback could be an option.

Each member of the Falcons editorial team will release a seven-round mock draft this week. Up first, Terrin Waack.

After nine years with AMB Sports and Entertainment, former CEO and current vice chairman, Steve Cannon, has announced he will retire from the organization at the end of June.

It's been all defense lately, but this roundup includes a possible trade up for a wide receiver. 

The USO Merit Award is bestowed upon a public figure using his or her platform to interface and integrate with active-duty service members. 

Atlanta is slated to host 59 Georgia-based players in Flowery Branch on Friday, April 12. 

Many mock drafts have the Falcons taking a defensive player in the first round. But what if they don't? There are multiple wide receiver options. 

James Smith-Williams is a former seventh-round draft pick who had spent all four years of his NFL career so far with the Commanders.

In this week's mock draft, Tori McElhaney picks up a top edge rusher (Dallas Turner) in the first round and a quarterback (Michael Penix Jr.) who falls to the second round ... or is exactly where some project him to be. 

The 2024 NFL Draft is two weeks away. The Falcons currently hold the No. 8 overall pick. Should they keep it?

Dallas Turner of Alabama and Jared Verse of Florida State emerge as top rushers for the Falcons to take in the first round. 

Kevin King played for the Packers from 2017-21 but sat out 2022-23 due to personal reasons and then an injury. 

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away. What positions of need do the Falcons still have?

Dallas Turner has been projected in every edition, and it's no different in mock roundup 10.0. 

The cornerback joins the Falcons with eight NFL seasons under his belt. 

Last week, we took a deep dive into the possibility of an A.J. Terrell extension. This week, we dissect the options of Calais Campbell returning to the Falcons if he foregoes retirement. 

Eddie Goldman brings six years of playing experience back to Atlanta. 

For years, the cornerback position opposite A.J. Terrell has been a revolving door. If quarterbacks go early, would the Falcons be enticed by the best cornerback in the class?  

The Falcons were one of three NFL teams to begin Phase 1 of their offseason programs Tuesday.

Ikenna Enechukwu was an undrafted free agent who spent 2023 on injured reserve.

There are 11 free agents available who were on the Falcons roster last season. Five came from the defense.

There are 11 free agents available who were on the Falcons roster last season. Six came from the offense.

Every analyst listed here projected the Falcons to pick rushers Jared Verse or Dallas Turner in this roundup. 

Shaffer spent the last two seasons on Atlanta's practice squad after the Falcons drafted the offensive lineman in 2022. 

A.J. Terrell is playing on his fifth-year option in 2024. Would the Falcons be ready -- and willing -- to keep him in Atlanta longer? 

Is this realistic? Probably not. Am I going to do it anyway to make you think? Absolutely. 

The 2024 owners' meetings wrapped in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday and served as a slight preview for the upcoming Falcons season.

Arthur Blank explained because of the moves made so far this offseason, national perspective of the organization has shifted ever so slightly into the light. 

The Falcons' head coach and general manager spoke for the first time since the start of the new league year in Orlando, Florida. 

Among the approvals, the trade deadline has been moved and a hybrid kickoff will be tested.

In addition to his Falcons responsibilities, Rich McKay is the NFL Competition Committee chairman.

Since free agency began, Atlanta has added three new weapons to the wide receiver room.  

The Falcons secured offensive weapons in free agency, now many analysts point to Atlanta taking a cornerback or rusher at No. 8 overall. 

Atlanta brought in a lot of defensive weapons in the 2023 free agency, but have taken the opposite approach in 2024.