Falcons

Falcons don’t have ‘buyer’s remorse’ about first-round selection

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Although the Falcons selecting running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft was a controversial choice, it’s not one they regret. “We do not have buyer’s remorse,” Atlanta head coach Arthur Smith recently said of Robinson, per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.  In a recent report detailing the progress of … Read more

Falcons expecting Pitts to be ready for season

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Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 03:03 PM ET Close Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ATLANTA — Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Friday he anticipates “everybody” being ready for the season opener on Sept. 10 against Carolina. “Everybody” would include tight … Read more

Falcons LB Kaden Elliss named to NFL.com all-breakout team

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The Atlanta Falcons are determined to make some noise this year, even if it means borrowing a few parts from their most-hated rivals. When veteran defensive coordinator Dean Pees retired following the 2022 season, the Falcons hired former Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as a replacement. Nielsen didn’t come alone, though. as the team signed … Read more