On The Rise | S6E3 | Improving an NFL roster through the NFL Draft and Free Agency

Get an inside look at the NFL Draft and Free Agency processes as Ian Cunningham and the Atlanta Falcons front office work to bring in the right players for this roster. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

The Atlanta Falcons hire a new head coach, Kevin Stefanski, and general manager, Ian Cunningham, led by president of football Matt Ryan. Coordinators are in place, the staff is taking shape, and the real work begins now. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

Six years after girls flag football became a sanctioned sport in Georgia, the road to the Division 4 GHSA state championship came down to double overtime in Atlanta. Watch two teams in Atlanta prepare for a state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in what will be a fight right to the finish. Featuring Blessed Trinity and Milton High School. On #NGWSD, we're recognizing the fastest growing sport in GA for a reason.

Check out the behind the scenes of new Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham's arrival to Flowery Branch, GA.

To celebrate Black History Month, the Atlanta Falcons travel with KhaDarel Hodge back to his alma mater, Prairie View A&M University, reflecting on the impact of his HBCU experience and the role PVAM played in shaping his path to the NFL. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

The Falcons close out the 2025 regular season winning their final four contests, but miss the playoffs. Swift changes are made as Owner & Chairman Arthur Blank acts decisively removing Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot from their roles, and hiring Matt Ryan as President of Football. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

Watch new head coach Kevin Stefanski arrive in Georgia and take a behind the scenes tour of the Atlanta Falcons facility.

Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan sits down with Senior Reporter Tori McElhaney for an exclusive interview on his new role and returning to the Falcons organization.

Cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. is surprised by his brother, Avieon Terrell, and family with the Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.

Watch the Atlanta Falcons defense and offense make statements to bring the score to 24-10 and shift the momentum of the game.

Jelani Smith is an 8-year-old getting treated for Leukemia at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This season, he is helping design Ruke Orhorhoro's cleats for My Cause My Cleats. Ruke is supporting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta when he steps on the field Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons 2025 first round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. sit down with Taylor Vismor to discuss their rookie year, college football vs. the NFL, and their goals for the rest of the season.

A big Atlanta Falcons fan, Jayden Robinson meets Bijan Robinson and other players after practice for an incredible Make-A-Wish experience. Jayden has been battling Leukemia and he and his family flew to Atlanta for practice and a game day where he made some memories of a lifetime meeting his favorite players.

Listen to Brandon Ruth (Sr. Director of Operations) and Josh Nelson (Director of Performance Science) break down what it takes to travel an NFL team.

The Falcons return from their bye week to face the Buffalo Bills at home in a big Monday Night Football matchup repping their classic throwback uniforms. After a big statement win, the Falcons travel across the continent to face the San Francisco 49ers in what ended up being a tough Week 7 loss. In a back to back rollercoaster of primetime games, the Falcons keep their eyes forward as the season continues. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

The juke does not belong to nor was it derived from one specific player. It's a running technique that has evolved over time to evade defenders. But no one pulls off the modern adaptation of the move more elusively than Bijan Robinson.

Following the bitter week three loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons put on a show at Mercedes Benz-Stadium before their week five bye.

Michael Penix Jr. speaks on the importance of confidence and having the right mindset to be able to shine in adversity. Presented by Invisalign.

The Atlanta Falcons' offense responds after being shut out on the road against Carolina with an impressive performance at home vs. the Commanders, but the players still believe they can reach a higher level.

After starting the season with a tough divisional loss at home, the Atlanta Falcons look to bounce back in a primetime road showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

The Atlanta Falcons go into the 2025 season with higher expectations. With a lot of offseason efforts to bolster the team in all three phases of the game, this group of men step into the Atlanta Falcons AT&T Training Camp with only one goal: Prove you deserve to be on this roster. With competition rising on the practice fields and in the preseason, guys such as new starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., free agent linebacker Divine Deablo, longtime veteran left tackle Jake Matthews, and second year wide receiver Casey Washington share their different experiences and hard work put into sharpening their skills at AT&T Training Camp. Get an all-access look at what it takes to earn a spot on this Atlanta Falcons roster as they prepare for Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

From Charlotte, North Carolina, James Pearce Jr. nicknamed "Juice" is built on drive, family and relentless energy on the field. Drafted 26th overall, the Tennessee edge rusher quickly earned a reputation for bringing the juice in his explosive play style. Off the field, James' calm and grounded nature reflect his family first values.

Jalon Walker's journey has taken him throughout the southeast from Conway, SC to Salisbury, NC to the University of Georgia to Atlanta and the NFL. As the Atlanta Falcons 15th overall pick, Jalon hopes to bring the energy and be a versatile player for the Falcons' defense.

Go behind the scenes of all three phases of the 2025 Offseason Program as the Atlanta Falcons lay the foundation for a successful training camp and season ahead. Presented by Delta Air Lines.

Charlie Woerner's story begins in a small mountain town in north Georgia. From playing for Rabun County High School in Tiger, Georgia to the University of Georgia in Athens, tight end Charlie Woerner's football career not only began but truly took off in Georgia. Then, with a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers made Woerner take his talents cross-country. Woerner saw through his rookie contract in California, ending with a Super Bowl run in the 2023 season. When he became a free agent shortly after, multiple teams showed interest. Woerner ultimately signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on April 2, 2024. Finally Charlie is back home in Georgia. A Georgia kid through and through, Charlie was finally coming back home.