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The former University of Alabama football player pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of millions of dollars in part by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and other NFL players.
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player.
The former Alabama defensive lineman is accused of using wigs, costumes, and forged documents to pretend to be NFL players and secure almost $20 million in loans.
The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal with former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring after missing the 2025 season with a lower left leg injury.
The Atlanta Falcons are ushering in a new era, and it starts with a new look.
Tua Tagovailoa says his new one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons provides an opportunity for a fresh start after a rocky finish to his six-year stay with the Miami Dolphins.
The Atlanta Falcons have finalized contracts with three veteran defensive players to boost their depth on that side of the ball.
Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday.
Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is facing multiple criminal charges in South Florida following his arrest in February. Police say he rammed a vehicle driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson and fled from officers.
The Atlanta Falcons have officially parted ways with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins after two seasons with the team.
After learning the Miami Dolphins were going to release him, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is heading to the Atlanta Falcons.
The NFL has officially set Madrid, Spain, as the site of the Falcons' 2026 international game, continuing the league's push to grow the sport globally.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's name is once again in the spotlight after a woman's attorney claims he failed to act when she alleged sexual misconduct by former staffer LaTroy Lewis.
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced on its official website, ending his tenure with the organization just weeks after he was reportedly hired.
General manager Ian Cunningham confirmed on Atlanta sports radio station 92.9 The Game that the team intends to release Cousins on the first day of the NFL league year, signaling a major shift at the game's most important position.
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. posted bond after his arrest in Doral tied to an alleged domestic dispute, with his attorney saying he denies the accusations.
Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie's immediate and long-term future with the team.
Pearce is facing charges of two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, as well as aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.
Matt Ryan, the Falcons president of football, believes he's found the right general manager in Ian Cunningham.
The Atlanta Falcons have added the final piece to their new leadership team by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager.
Kevin Stefanski said he is "beyond thrilled" to be the Falcons' new head coach, calling Atlanta the place he wanted to be and a city that pulled him in from the very start.
The Atlanta Falcons have named Tommy Rees as their offensive coordinator, reuniting him with new coach Kevin Stefanski.
The Atlanta Falcons are retaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich on new coach Kevin Stefanski's staff.
The Atlanta Falcons have found their next head coach, naming two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski to lead the franchise into its next chapter.
Angel Reese returned to face her former team for the first time since an April 6 trade, helping the Atlanta Dream secure an 87-78 win over the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.
A Monroe County official is now at the center of a major drug investigation.
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Donations are pouring in as Forsyth County fire stations and Cumming police collect essential supplies for communities devastated by South Georgia wildfires.