Falcons sign Kyle Pitts Sr. to $54M deal, making him a top-paid NFL player

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.

• Jun 23

Former Atlanta QB Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders

Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.

• Apr 2

Tua Tagovailoa to compete for Falcons' starting QB job, says GM

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.

• Mar 16

Atlanta Falcons set to move on from Kirk Cousins, GM confirms

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.

• Feb 24

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. maintains innocence after South Florida arrest

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.

• Feb 9

Falcons face new questions about Pearce's future with the team

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.

• Feb 8

Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints

Dee Alford's red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers.

• Jan 4

Kirk Cousins leads Falcons to 29-28 comeback victory over the reeling Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

• Dec 12, 2025

Seahawks blow away hapless Falcons 37-9

Rashid Shaheed returned the second-half kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Seattle's defense came up with three turnovers and the Seahawks beat the hapless Atlanta Falcons 37-9.

• Dec 7, 2025

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Kirk Cousins as starter

Atlanta Falcons quarter Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

• Nov 19, 2025

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss multiple games with knee injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter.

• Nov 17, 2025