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Falcons to sign Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, per report
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons have added two Pro Bowlers to their roster over the last 24 hours. After completing a trade for Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon, the team is expected to sign free-agent safety Justin Simmons to a one-year, $8 million deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.. Simmons, 30, was released by the Denver Broncos following a Pro Bowl year in 2023.
2024 NFL draft: Falcons land QB in latest 7-round mock draft
WEBDec 23, 2023 · The Desmond Ridder experiment has not worked out and if Arthur Smith is lucky enough to return in 2024, the team will almost certainly address the QB position. At 6-8, the Falcons are currently slotted for the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft. In our latest seven-round mock draft, the team finally bites the bullet and picks a quarterback in ...
Devonta Freeman on whiffed Super Bowl block: ‘My mistake is a …
WEBMar 22, 2017 · I don’t know anybody who’s perfect. My mistake is a scar. I’m going to learn from it. I’m going to get better from that. That’s how I look at it.”. That’s not to say it will be easy to move past. Freeman admitted that only a Super Bowl win can make up for what happened: “You just move on from it. But until you win the Super Bowl ...
Falcons to wear throwback uniforms in 3 games this season
WEBJul 18, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons are officially bringing back their fan-favorite throwback uniforms for multiple games in 2024, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. These black and white uniforms with the classic red helmets will be worn three times this season. The Falcons will wear them at home against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4 before wearing them again in Week 5 when they take on the Tampa ...
LOOK: Ex-Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson scores 31-yard TD
WEBAug 24, 2024 · Instead, Patterson followed former Falcons head coach and current Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to Pittsburgh. The 33-year-old is a bit of an anomaly for an NFL running back. His best years came after he turned 30, topping 1,000 all-purpose yards for the first time in his career during the 2021 season in Atlanta.
Arthur Smith: Falcons head coach on plan for preseason finale
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Head coach Arthur Smith was asked about his plan for Thursday’s game, but he said the team was still evaluating things. “I think we’ve got a decent idea, I just really want to see how the next two days go,” said Smith. “We’ll finalize that Tuesday night.”. The Falcons head coach touched on injuries, penalties and the plan for ...
LOOK: Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke makes plays vs. Jaguars
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons teased their fans by dressing their starters before Friday night’s preseason matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. warmed up, but Taylor Heinicke got the start at quarterback. Heinicke, who has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, has already made a couple of nice plays in the first half ...
NFL trade deadline: 5 potential Atlanta Falcons targets
WEBMatt Urben. October 30, 2021 3:35 pm ET. The NFL’s 2021 trade deadline is just a few days away and due to the Atlanta Falcons’ recent resurgence, it would actually make sense for the team to try and address some needs if the right deal becomes available.
Could Falcons trade QB Taylor Heinicke ahead of roster cut …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Heinicke has a 2024 salary cap hit of $4.53 million, an affordable price for a solid backup quarterback. By trading the 31-year-old, the Falcons would free up $1.2 million and incur a dead cap hit of $3.3 million. Edholm mentions the Chargers, Rams, Buccaneers, Dolphins and Packers as possible suitors for Heinicke.