Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. as starting quarterback for Week 3
Michael Penix Jr. will take the field for the first time this season during the team's Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Michael Penix Jr. will take the field for the first time this season during the team's Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers.
The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation is getting worse.
The Atlanta Falcons have settled their quarterback dilemma for Sunday's home opener: Cooper Rush will get another start.
Falcons fans have several new food options to look forward to for the 2026 season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including mango habanero wings, birria Mexican pizza, desserts, family-size meals, and game-day specials inspired by visiting teams.
The Pittsburgh Steelers began the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of an oblique injury, according to the Falcons' final injury report.
Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Atlanta Falcons are opening the Kevin Stefanski era with four quarterbacks on their initial roster.
The Chicago Bears are trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips and a draft pick, reports said Sunday morning.
Tua Tagovailoa led a touchdown drive but lost a fumble while playing the first quarter for Atlanta against his former team, and the Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.
Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. will be out for the team's first eight regular-season games for his arrest earlier this year.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will be out for the 2026 season after injuring his left ACL during training camp, the team has confirmed.
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker and edge rusher Jalon Walker was carted off the practice field in the middle of Falcons training camp after injuring his left leg.
The Atlanta Falcons have locked up one of the NFL's brightest young stars.
The Atlanta Falcons are mourning the loss of Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who died after a battle with cancer.
The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback room looked a little different on the second day of training camp.
The brother of a former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother after police say an elderly woman was found dead inside a Buckhead-area townhome Tuesday afternoon.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season.
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the team's sacks leader as a rookie in 2025, has returned to the practice facility for the start of mandatory minicamp following a tumultuous offseason.
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch will not face charges stemming from his arrest in Athens just days before the NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $141 million contract extension with Drake London, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers.
The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa may be coming sooner than expected.
Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is one step closer to putting his legal troubles behind him, but it will take a little longer than expected.
The Atlanta Falcons 2026 regular season schedule has been released, and it arrives alongside a fun visual featuring new president of football Matt Ryan, new general manager Ian Cunningham, head coach Kevin Stefanski, and the team's star players Drake London and Bijan Robinson.
The CBS News Atlanta Next Weather Team is calling today a Next Weather Alert Day, as we track heavy rain and the risk of stronger winds this afternoon.
Nearly three years after a health scare brought her to City of Hope Atlanta searching for answers, artist Lata Fields returned to the cancer center for a different reason: to say thank you.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank and its partners are promoting brain health by providing fresh produce boxes to underserved seniors across Atlanta.
Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.
After a car crash when he was 9, Will Bowerman had to learn to walk again. That experience inspired him to volunteer with an organization for children with disabilities.