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Rookie defensive lineman followed Jarrett's career closely in college, thrilled to work with him in the pros

Ta'Quon Graham thankful to have had Grady Jarrett help guide him through first NFL season -- Rookie Review

Rookie defensive lineman followed Jarrett's career closely in college, thrilled to work with him in the pros
Tori, Kris and Scott discuss veteran QB's 2021 season, future with the franchise and possible succession plans

What do the Falcons do with Matt Ryan? -- Question of the Week

Tori, Kris and Scott discuss veteran QB's 2021 season, future with the franchise and possible succession plans
We also discuss Josh Rosen and Feleipe Franks, edge rusher vs. offensive line in first round and more in Wednesday's mailbag

Bair Mail: On Richie Grant's trajectory, Calvin Ridley, Grady Jarrett and Derek Stingley at No. 8 overall

We also discuss Josh Rosen and Feleipe Franks, edge rusher vs. offensive line in first round and more in Wednesday's mailbag
Williams finished in the top 25 in kick return and punt return yards in 2021.

Avery Williams emerges as reliable returner in year 1 — Rookie Review

Williams finished in the top 25 in kick return and punt return yards in 2021. 
The veteran tight end is calling it a career after playing 11 NFL seasons with the Falcons, Bills and Raiders, ready to provide young people guidance he desperately needed and rarely got.

Conquering the Cycle: Lee Smith retiring on his own terms

The veteran tight end is calling it a career after playing 11 NFL seasons with the Falcons, Bills and Raiders, ready to provide young people guidance he desperately needed and rarely got.
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Free Agency

Falcons sign TE Parker Hesse and OL Sam Jones

May 13, 2021

The Falcons add a pair of free agent players

Falcons Sign WR Juwan Green

May 06, 2021

Falcons Exercise WR Calvin Ridley's Fifth-Year Option

May 03, 2021

Falcons agree to terms with QB A.J. McCarron

Apr 30, 2021

Veteran quarterback has agreed to terms to join Atlanta

Falcons Sign Duron Harmon and Cordarrelle Patterson

Apr 15, 2021

Atlanta adds a pair of free agents in Harmon and Patterson

Falcons Sign TE Ryan Becker 

Apr 13, 2021

The Falcons add tight end via free agency
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NFL Draft

Atlanta likely looking to sure up the line of scrimmage in 2022 offseason. But which side takes precedence?

Falcons first-round pick in 2022 NFL Draft now locked in

Atlanta likely looking to sure up the line of scrimmage in 2022 offseason. But which side takes precedence?
Rookie focus shifts solely to football development with Kyle Pitts now signed

Falcons need Kyle Pitts, 2021 NFL Draft class to help build sturdy foundation

Rookie focus shifts solely to football development with Kyle Pitts now signed
NFL Analyst Steve Wyche looks at how each pick verified the areas of concern and where the new GM and head coach were comfortable

Wyche: Falcons draft showed Fontenot and Smith are committed to Matt Ryan

NFL Analyst Steve Wyche looks at how each pick verified the areas of concern and where the new GM and head coach were comfortable
Final Grades for 2021 Draft Class

Final Grades for 2021 Draft Class

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Transactions

Falcons sign tight end Parker Hesse to active roster

Jan 04, 2022

Hesse played in 70 percent of the Falcons offensive snaps against Buffalo Bills on Sunday

Falcons activate six players off reserve/COVID-19 list

Jan 04, 2022

Atlanta also parts ways with newly acquired backup quarterback

Falcons activate trio of players off reserve/COVID-19 list, still bring in reinforcements

Jan 01, 2022

Analyzing the Falcons roster moves ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Buffalo Bills 

The Falcons claim QB Matt Barkley off waivers

Dec 29, 2021

Atlanta was in need of quarterback depth with Feleipe Franks on the reserve/COVID-19 list

Falcons place Feleipe Franks, Richie Grant on reserve/COVID-19 list

Dec 28, 2021

The two rookies join others like Brandon Copeland and Tajae Sharpe who are already on the list.

Analyzing Falcons roster moves ahead of rematch with Carolina Panthers

Dec 11, 2021

Falcons activate Hayden Hurst from injured reserve, sign a running back

Falcons roster moves: Making room for Hayden Hurst's possible return, a punter emerges

Dec 06, 2021

Arthur Smith confirmed on Monday that Hayden Hurst would return to practice this week

Falcons roster moves: Hayden Hurst to injured reserve, analyzing other gameday moves

Nov 18, 2021

Daren Bates also joins Hayden Hurst on injured reserve 

What you need to know about Dante Fowler's return

Nov 13, 2021

The Falcons announce that Dante Fowler has been activated off IR. In a corresponding move, fellow OLB Steven Means is placed on IR.
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All News

Report: Sean Payton stepping down as Saints head coach

Jan 25, 2022

Kyle Pitts named to PFWA all-rookie team

Jan 25, 2022

Pitts is the first Falcon to make the team since Calvin Ridley in 2018.

Bair Mail: On NFL Draft trades, reshaping Falcons receiver corps, Nakobe Dean, Kaleb McGary, salary-cap complications and more

Jan 24, 2022

Your questions get answers in Monday's mailbag

Evaluating Richie Grant, Jaylinn Hawkins future — Falcons Breakdown

Jan 24, 2022

Arguably the biggest question facing the Falcons safety group is the future of Richie Grant, who played mostly cornerback in 2021. 

How Ade Ogundeji's rookie reps set him up for Year 2 improvement: Rookie Review

Jan 24, 2022

Outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino said at some point the Falcons will ask Ogundeji to be the "bell cow" of the position. How soon could that happen? 

Kyle Pitts, Cordarrelle Patterson, A.J. Terrell among those honored with our Falcons 2021 season of awards

Jan 24, 2022

Foye Oluokun, Isaiah Oliver and many more recognized in some serious categories, others not so much

NFL Draft slot now set for second-round pick acquired in Julio Jones trade

Jan 23, 2022

Titans gave Falcons 2022 second-round pick as part of package for star receiver

Why Falcons fans have rooting interest in Titans-Bengals AFC playoff game

Jan 22, 2022

Falcons own Titans second-round NFL Draft pick from Julio Jones trade

Bair Mail: On prioritizing a Foye Oluokun pact, Matt Ryan, offensive tackle at No. 8 overall, Allen Robinson and more

Jan 21, 2022

Your questions get answers in the last mailbag of the week

'It's a grown man's league': Darren Hall hoping to adjust to new role in year two — Rookie Review

Jan 21, 2022

Hall played 192 snaps in the nickel, and adjustment from playing outside in college. His biggest focus in year two is being comfortable playing inside.

Drafting a cornerback, Isaiah Oliver's future, evaluating A.J. Terrell's All-Pro year — Falcons Breakdown 

Jan 21, 2022

A.J. Terrell was the star of the secondary this season. The Falcons could add another potential star to their unit in the first-round of the NFL draft.

Future of Foye Oluokun dictates the offseason for inside linebacker position: Falcons Breakdown

Jan 21, 2022

Oluokun was arguably one of the most dynamic Falcons defenders in 2021, but he's a free agent in 2022. Do the Falcons have the means to sign him? 
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