An unprovoked jab from a Falcons beat writer has brought back a pill that was too bitter to swallow the first time

The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter threw major shade at former Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman on Saturday evening.

The Atlanta Falcons announced another roster transaction on Monday afternoon, signing defensive back Josh Thompson and releasing Benny Sapp III in a corresponding move. The team signed Thompson last offseason but placed him on the injured reserve list before releasing him in early September.

Kyle Pitts entered the league with franchise-altering expectations after being selected No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, but three seasons later, the Atlanta Falcons appear ready to explore new options.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had the opportunity to utilize Matt Ryan as a mentor resource this winter and spring.

The Atlanta Falcons believe they have their quarterback of the future in Michael Penix Jr. The former No. 8 overall pick showed enough during his rookie season to earn the keys to the offense going into Year 2.

Former Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell was selected second overall by the St. Louis Rams in PFF's 2008 re-draft. Campbell, 38, is somehow still in the league and playing at a high level. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals over the offseason.

The Atlanta Falcons are putting a lot of trust into their 2024 NFL Draft first round pick, Michael Penix Jr. Penix was originally drafted to sit and grow under NFL veteran Kirk Cousins, but when Cousins’ play didn’t meet expectations the rookie was thrown into action.

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 NFL offseason with several holes to fill, but given their lack of resources, they did a decent job of filling them. The team drafted four potential long-term starters in Jalon Walker,

The Atlanta Falcons haven't been to the playoffs in what feels like a long time. One of their most recent appearances came several years ago when they made a run all the way to the Super Bowl. That game remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in Atlanta sports history.