Category: Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons sign veteran QB Nathan Peterman to practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman to the practice squad on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Falcons released offensive lineman Julie’n Davenport from the practice squad. Atlanta has three new quarterbacks with starter Kirk Cousins signed as

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QB Kirk Cousins among Falcons’ team captains

Kirk Cousins will play his first season in Atlanta as one of the Falcons’ four captains, the team announced Monday. The veteran quarterback will lead Atlanta along with safety Jessie Bates III, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and offensive tackle Jake

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Report: Chargers to acquire QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to acquire quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, The Athletic reported. Heinicke will battle Easton Stick to become the backup to Chargers star QB Justin

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QB Taylor Heinicke survives Falcons’ final roster cuts

The Atlanta Falcons elected to keep three quarterbacks in announcing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. Veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke joined starter Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., with the main surprise cuts being preseason standouts cornerback Kevin

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NFL roundup: Trevor Lawrence, Jags trounce Falcons

Trevor Lawrence capped each of his two drives with touchdown passes to Evan Engram as the Jacksonville Jaguars routed the host Atlanta Falcons 31-0 on Friday as each team concluded the preseason. Lawrence connected on 8 of 10 passes for

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Falcons CB A.J. Terrell near $81M extension

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension, according to reports Thursday. Terrell was owed $12.34 million in 2024, the fifth-year team option on his rookie deal, but was in training camp and said in

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