Josh @joshkendall.bsky.social would have you Imagine a voiced AI agent telling you to look out for the weakside linebacker while you’re sitting alone in your office on a Tuesday night. Yikes. “I’m a little scared.” Good stuff in here about where things are headed. www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...

The Falcons expect Kirk Cousins to show up for Atlanta’s mandatory minicamp tomorrow, sources say. Cousins did not attend the team’s voluntary OTAs in late May, but was present for workouts in April. His preference is still to be traded to a team where he could start.

Today on The Athletic Football Show: @qbklass.bsky.social and I revisited our Coldest Takes from the 2024 preseason — and tried to figure out what lessons we can learn from them. Full show: pod.fo/e/2d1db3

The Falcons took two risks in selecting James Pearce Jr. This is why they think it was worth it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...

The Falcons have seven Jrs., three IIIs (all in the defensive backfield) and a V on their 91-man roster. Anyway, good morning.

The Falcons have signed 11 UDFAs: DL S. Barrow, Miami CB Cobee Bryant, Kansas RB N. Carter, Michigan St OL J. Gray, Oregon St LB N. Kubitz, N.D. State CB D. Manning, Oregon WR Nick Nash, San Jose St. TE J. Simon, So.Carolina WR Q. Skinner Jr., Vandy LB M. Verdon, Iowa St OL J. Williams, Ga. Tech

It's (almost) NFL Draft time. Don't miss our latest Falcons mock draft, big board and draft guide. www.nytimes.com/athletic/629... www.nytimes.com/athletic/629... www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...

A final Falcons Mock Draft, two trades down, an edge rusher and a tight end www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...

This year, the Rams will draft from LAFD Air Operations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...

It's Mock Draft Mailbag time. Show us your best (or your worst) and we'll go over them this week. Put them at the link or just reply here. www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...

Don't forget your mock drafts. Reply here or drop them at the link.

It's time to turn in your Atlanta Falcons mock drafts. Just drop them right here and we'll review next week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...

We were just talking about that, yes, Keep your eye out for a link

Are the Falcons really interested in an offensive tackle early? Is Trey Hendrickson a possibility? What's up at cornerback? And more about the Falcons from the NFL's annual meeting. www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...

If you've got Atlanta Falcons football questions, drop them right here--> www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

If you have questions about the Atlanta Falcons free agency plan (Such as: Is this all there is?), drop them right here. www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

Mike Ford is back. www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

Fingers crossed. KhaDarel in February: "I definitely want to be in Atlanta. Hopefully we get that done. I think they want me around as much as I want to be around."

Atlanta Falcons free agency tracker. What do you think the Falcons next move is? www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

The Falcons free agency tracker is up and running with the Divine Deablo addition. Will today be a busier day than yesterday? www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

Linebacker Divine Deablo has agreed to terms on a deal with the Falcons, according to his agency SportsTrust Advisors. The 6-3, 225-pounder is 27 years old and has made 42 career starts. A third-round pick in 2021, he has two career sacks. He is ranked 148th on our list of 150 available FAs.

The Falcons locker room won't smell the same with Grady Jarrett gone. Let me explain. www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

Wouldn't think adding Pickett takes Cleveland out of a possible Cousins' acquisition.

The last two QBs to have played under Kevin O'Connell — Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold — have cashed in to the tune of $155 million guaranteed in their next contracts. H/T PaulHembo on X | @spotrac.com

Fowler: EDGE Malcolm Koonce to re-sign with the Raiders on a 1-year, $12M deal.

Edge rusher Josh Sweat is headed to the Cardinals, according to @diannarussini.bsky.social. Just in case you were keeping up on Josh Sweat news Atlanta fans.

Signings are rolling in across the NFL, with the futures of several QBs still up in the air. Tune in live at 3 ET for Scoop City's livestream as @diannarussini.bsky.social and @chasedaniel.bsky.social react to it all ⤵️ www.youtube.com/live/YeDSo5Y...

It's been a pretty busy opening day so far, but still lots of free agents left. Here's our updated list--> www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

Schultz: DL Dayo Odeyingbo to sign with the Bears.

Justin Fields is signing with the Jets on a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, per source.

Sam Darnold has agreed to terms with the Seahawks, per source. The top free agent quarterback available, Darnold gets the three-year deal he sought and heads to Seattle after a career year in Minnesota.

Good news for the Falcons as the Panthers lose DT Milton Williams (who they had for like 20 minutes or at least it appeared earlier).

The Lions get a better player in DJ Reed for $12M less overall than Carlton Davis. Huge win for Detroit

The Patriots are signing CB Carlton Davis

Another NFC South addition. Williams alongside Derrick Brown will be a challenge for Atlanta run game

The “need to have on my team” free agents: - Tre’von Moehrig, S - Byron Murphy, CB - Ryan Kelly, C - Tershawn Wharton, DL - Poona Ford, DL - Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR - Nate Hobbs, CB - Brandon Scherff, OL - Azeez Ojulari, Edge Oh, and drop the bag for Milton Williams

Here's what Drew Dalman signing with the Bears means for the Falcons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

The Bears are signing C Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million deal with $28 million guaranteed.

Ryan Neuzil, step right up

Another move that strengthens Atlanta's division rival.

A pass rusher comes to the NFC West but not the Falcons.

Well hey we also have a live blog updating constantly over at @theathletic.bsky.social !! www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv... NFL free agency 2025 live updates: Tracking trades, contracts, deals, trades and rumors

The Athletic Football Show is going to be live for a looooong time to kick free agency on Monday. @robertmays.bsky.social, myself, and a whole ton of guests throughout the day. 12ET - 5ET on Monday. Come hang out!

The news not many in Atlanta wanted to hear--> www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

Another 'Welp' free agency moment for the Falcons and certainly others

Falcons, Texans and Broncos among those in the mix

Yeah, that seemed like an obvious target. Just like safety, I'm wondering how Falcons view their current LB lineup. Do they trust that Troy Andersen will be healthy full season and steps in beside Kaden Elliss, or do they think they need significant reinforcement there?

Free agency is here and Atlanta already has started its cap shuffling. Now what? Spend bigger on CB (D.J. Reed?) than edge (Dayo Odeyingbo?) Or the reverse (Khalil Mack? Mike Hilton?)? Spend much at all? Is safety a big priority? Follow all week here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

This is probably not the first salary-cap shuffling move the Falcons will make. It's also an indication they believe the 11-year veteran Matthews has got multiple good years left. www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...