ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 20: Owner Arthur Blank of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The NFL won't conclude investigations into the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles before the 2024 NFL Draft. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the league's ongoing probe into tampering allegations isn't expected to finish this week. That means neither team would lose any draft picks this year as punishment if found gu ..read more

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 16: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Matt Ryan announced his official retirement on Monday. The quarterback signed a ceremonial contract with the Atlanta Falcons to end his career where he spent 14 of his 15 seasons. In conjunction with the announcement, the team shared a video of Ryan reading a heartfelt farewell letter/ Ryan expressed gratitude for his former teammates, coaches, and the Falcons organization. "I truly bel ..read more

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Getty Images. This past offseason New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could only get an interview with the Atlanta Falcons after his departure from his home for the past 24 years.  But a recent report from ESPN suggests that Belichick won't be out of the coaching interview pool for long if he can help it. He apparently has his eyes set on ..read more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) Chris Unger/Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons were the only NFL team that brought Bill Belichick in for a meeting this offseason. That being said, their interest in his services may have been greatly exaggerated.  In an extensive piece from ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham and Jeremy Fowler, it revealed that Belichick wasn't even a ..read more

(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Kirk Cousins is no stranger to the NFC and the Falcons quarterback knows who his team will have to go through if they want to achieve the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl. With Atlanta's playoff hopes renewed thanks to Cousins' arrival, the four-time Pro Bowler says the San Francisco 49ers are the standard that everyone will have to live up to if they want to compete in the conference. "I'm really enjoying getting to know the teammates, really good guys and talented players and talented coaches so I couldn ..read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 17: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates on the field after defeating the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Kirk Cousins hopes to make his third NFL landing spot his greatest. The quarterback spent six seasons with the Washington Commanders and six with the Minnesota Vikings before joining the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. He hopes to achieve a first for himself and the organization. Cousins discussed his title aspirat ..read more

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with the media during a press conference for Super Bowl 51 at the George R. Brown Convention Center on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) The NFL has been investigating allegations of tampering against the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons for a few signings that took place at the start of NFL free agency. On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked to address them - though he had a somewhat predictable response. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Goodell was asked about the ..read more

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez dunks the football over the crossbar after his NFL record-setting 63rd touchdown reception for tight ends in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 27-20. (Photo by David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Kansas City Star/Getty Images The NCAA Tournament is underway and while tons of great athletes will be playing, only a select few will be able to take their skills to the pro level, let alone play for a long time. Bu ..read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 15: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings is seen during the first quarter against the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons had impermissible contact with Kirk Cousins during the league's legal tampering period. The league is looking into potential tampering based on the quarterback's comments during Wednesday's press conference. On Thursday, the Falcons ..read more

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) Getty Images. The Atlanta Falcons made an aggressive move at the quarterback position this week. They signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year $180 million contract so that he could be their starting quarterback. They weren't getting good quarterback play over the last few seasons so they felt it was prudent to make a splash. While m ..read more