Falcons choose Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback for Week 1
Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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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.
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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
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' quarterback room looked a little different on the second day of training camp.
Marietta High School will open its 2026 season in London against the NFL Academy, a team based in England and supported by the NFL that features international athletes learning American football.
Ciarre Campbell is accused of killing his mother in her Buckhead home and will remain in custody at the Fulton County Jail without bond.
Authorities have released the 911 call requesting a welfare check for Mrs. Nateal Campbell, the mother of current Ravens and former Atlanta Falcons football star, Calais Campbell.
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.
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.
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.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
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 Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal with former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring after missing the 2025 season with a lower left leg injury.
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Fulton County District Attorney's office has declined to prosecute Big Tigger, meaning his criminal case has been fully dropped.
Atlanta police are searching for a gunman accused of shooting a rideshare driver during an argument after a ride.
Officials say they don't believe the smoke coming from the fire at the South Fulton recycling facility is toxic, but urged nearby residents to continue taking safety precautions.
A shooting during an armed robbery in Gwinnett County over the weekend left one man dead and two others injured, police say.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens will be out in full force on Labor Day for the last busy day of boating.