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All 22 breakdown of the Atlanta Falcons

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Not having the Matthews/McGary replacement already waiting in the wings when needed has larger than usual consequences for this franchise given its current personnel/scheme

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Given McGary’s retirement, this is even more true now than it was in November

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The Falcons need to invest as aggressively in their offensive line in 2026 as they did their defensive line in 2025

I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to say that Penix’s career might depend on it

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@falconsfan_ @RiseUpReader I’d have been fine with a copy/paste of the Deion Sanders era red jerseys, but I’ll take this 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Rise Up Drake @RiseUpReader]

It appears the Falcons new red jersey has leaked 👀

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Updated Falcons 2027 comp picks:

+ 5th rounder for Kaden Elliss
+ 6th rounder for Tyler Allgeier
+ 7th rounder for Arnold Ebiketie

Nick Folk cancels out a 7th for Dee Alford.

Jahan Dotson cancels out a 6th for David Onyemata.

[Kevin Knight @FalcoholicKevin]

#Falcons compensatory pick updates:

CB Dee Alford's pick downgraded to a 7th while K Nick Folk's pick upgraded to a 7th. These two cancel out.

Atlanta now has a 5th (Kaden Elliss) and 6th (Tyler Allgeier).

One to watch is Arnold Ebiketie. Could potentially net a 6/7.

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@cjatl0718 @PFF I say this only having looked at the numbers and not the film, but it's not particularly impressive. For reference, rookies JPJ and Jalon Walker had 12.5% and 10.3% pressure rates, respectively.

That said, he's only making 3.1M so can't complain about the value

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Per @PFF, Thomas generated 13 pressures on 155 pass rush snaps in 2025 (good for an 8.4% pressure rate and 4 sacks)

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Former Browns DE Cameron Thomas reached agreement today with the Falcons on a 1-year $3.1M deal, per @EquitySports.

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Jeff's a great follow for anyone looking for injury related analysis

[Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT @jmthrivept]

2. Atlanta Falcons

•Michael Penix DOS ~11/23/25
Week 1 marks roughly 9 months 22 days post-op, so likely active Wk1. Stefanski has not committed to Penix being the starter but has spoken highly of him. ATL likely brings in a key vet as “competition” in case Penix struggles with the ACLR.

•Drake London: no noted surgeries or issues post-season. Likely healed from the PCL injury, hopefully does not create any lingering issues in 2026. These situations are a mixed bag, but hoping for the best here.
•Kyle Pitts tagged so WR becomes bigger need than TE in free agency.

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Penix could still be the future (and I hope he is), but Tua is very much real competition for him in 2026 and potentially beyond

Just have to hope it's competition that only hits the cap for the veteran minimum

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

The #Falcons are expected to make a strong push for former #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, per The Insiders, in a deal than could come together today.

There has been mutual interest and with Atlanta potentially needing a veteran with starting experience, Tua is likely it.

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I refuse to give up on my Troy Andersen dream

[𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒌 🏈🇬🇪🇺🇦🇱🇻🇺🇸 @CarasikS]

Troy Andersen's contract tolled from 2025 to 2026 because he spent the year on the PUP list. Because of that, he is still under contract and is only counting $1.5M towards the cap.

Andersen isn't a bad player by any means. He's just not healthy. Same can be said for Bralen Trice.

Would like to see if they can stay healthy this year for say 350-400 snaps each worth of depth and rotational play to help the defense. #DirtyBirds

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@NFLDraftDome Disaster scenario for us

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@boomer2420 Just gonna have to hold my L on this one I think

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Per ESPN, the Falcons found 3 first round values in 2025. Quite a parting gift from Terry Fontenot.

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ESPN 2025 Redraft:

15: James Pearce Jr. (Falcons)
27: Jalon Walker (Ravens)
32: Xavier Watts (Eagles)

What a foundational draft for Atlanta.

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And somehow it gets worse

[Andy Slater @AndySlater]

SLATER SCOOP: Pearce Jr. also intentionally drove into a police officer, hitting the cop's knee in an effort to get away, I'm told.

The Atlanta Falcons linebacker is "lucky to be alive" after that, a high-ranking police source tells me.

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My God

[Andy Slater @AndySlater]

SLATER SCOOP: James Pearce Jr. is accused of intentionally crashing his Lamborghini into his ex-girlfriend’s car multiple times, trying to stop her from getting to a police station, law-enforcement sources tell me.

That alleged incident led to cops chasing the NFL star.

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@JoeyPettyAss I have no idea what this means

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Assuming Josina is referring to Kubiak here, this is yet another reason the Falcons made the right call by hiring Stefanski when they did

Had they put all their eggs in the Kubiak basket and struck out, Matt Ryan would have been slandered in ways unimaginable 🤷🏽‍♂️

[JosinaAnderson @JosinaAnderson]

Additionally, there is one hot coach in the Conference Championship round tomorrow who a league source says has -at least—been heard contemplating* potentially returning to his team, with some* of the remaining openings viewed as not attractive.

Sounds like Buffalo needs to conclude what they want to do faster, and ask —do they prefer tying their head coach decision to the past, or a whole new future?

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@chrisd_moore Anything in particular you don’t like about Stefanski?

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@chrisd_moore Definitely could be this. Regardless, if Kubiak is thinking of staying in Seattle, the Falcons would have been playing with fire waiting for him considering their QB situation is also not solidified

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@___theKing___ Yep. Would fans would be on Matt Ryan’s doorstep with pitchforks in hand