Date, kickoff time set for Falcons Week 15 contest vs. New Orleans Saints

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.