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Falcons cut Kirk Cousins to wipe clean a $100M misstep
sports1 day ago

Falcons cut Kirk Cousins to wipe clean a $100M misstep

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins on the opening day of the new league year, ending a contract they view as a $100 million disaster. The move leaves a $24.6 million cap hit into June, with $22.5 million in dead money for 2026 and $12.5 million in 2027, plus up to $10 million in offsets if he signs elsewhere. At 37, Cousins—who joined the Falcons in 2024 on a four-year, $180 million deal but was supplanted by Michael Penix Jr.—now becomes a high-profile free agent on a quarterback-rich market, with teams including the Steelers, Vikings and Colts noted as potential fits.

via New York Post|
#atlanta-falcons#dead-money#kirk-cousins
Falcons franchise tag Kyle Pitts to keep star TE in Atlanta
nfl2 days ago

Falcons franchise tag Kyle Pitts to keep star TE in Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons plan to use the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts to prevent him from hitting free agency, with a 2026 tag value around $16.3 million and the possibility of a long-term deal later. Pitts, who has evolved into a productive receiver (88 catches, 928 yards, 5 TDs in 2025), is seen as a core piece for a Falcons offense under the new regime, which aims to keep him in Atlanta while negotiating a multi-year contract by the July 15 deadline.

via NFL.com|
#2026-nfl-free-agency#atlanta-falcons#franchise-tag
Rondale Moore Dies at 25 in Apparent Suicide
obituaries3 days ago

Rondale Moore Dies at 25 in Apparent Suicide

Rondale Moore, 25, an NFL wide receiver who played for the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Albany, Indiana. Moore had suffered season-ending knee injuries in recent seasons and had been signed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Vikings; police are investigating and an autopsy is pending.

via Deadline|
#arizona-cardinals#atlanta-falcons#minnesota-vikings
Mayfield softens beef with Stefanski as Bucs brace for Falcons twice-yearly clash
sports4 days ago

Mayfield softens beef with Stefanski as Bucs brace for Falcons twice-yearly clash

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield says there isn’t a true beef with his former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, despite a social-media jab, as Tampa Bay prepares for Stefanski‑led Atlanta in the NFC South twice this season. He notes they’ve worked together, downplays any vendetta, and says any revenge games stem from divisional play; Mayfield also reflects on his winding career path and the importance of the right fit and organizational support for success.

via NFL.com|
#atlanta-falcons#baker-mayfield#kevin-stefanski
Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. Arrest Details Emerge as He Denies Involvement
sports16 days ago

Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. Arrest Details Emerge as He Denies Involvement

Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. faces five felony counts and a misdemeanor after an incident with Rickea Jackson in which she says Pearce chased her in a white Lamborghini SUV, rammed her car, and collided with a pursuing officer before crashing and being arrested; Pearce’s lawyers say he is innocent, and the NFL will review the case under its Personal Conduct Policy.

via NBC Sports|
#atlanta-falcons#james-pearce-jr#nfl-arrest
Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. arrested in Florida domestic dispute, evading police
sports16 days ago

Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. arrested in Florida domestic dispute, evading police

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida after a domestic dispute with WNBA star Rickea Jackson. Police say he crashed his Lamborghini into Jackson’s car twice and then intentionally struck an officer while fleeing, facing multiple charges including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing or eluding. He posted bond and was released; Pearce’s lawyers deny the allegations and the Falcons are reviewing the matter.

via New York Post|
#arrest#atlanta-falcons#domestic-dispute
Falcons' James Pearce posts bail after five-felony arrest
sports17 days ago

Falcons' James Pearce posts bail after five-felony arrest

Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. faces five felony counts after a domestic-dispute arrest; he posted a $20,500 bond and will be released. Charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated stalking, plus fleeing and eluding, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, and resisting an officer without violence. The case was referred to the felony domestic crimes unit, and a pre-trial stay-away order involving Rickea Jackson was issued.

via NBC Sports|
#arrest#atlanta-falcons#bail
Falcons Probe James Pearce Arrest in Domestic Dispute
sports18 days ago

Falcons Probe James Pearce Arrest in Domestic Dispute

The Atlanta Falcons said they are gathering information after pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Miami on charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing police following a domestic dispute. Pearce, who had 10.5 sacks as a rookie, could face an NFL personal conduct policy investigation and possible suspension as details emerge.

via NBC Sports|
#arrest#atlanta-falcons#domestic-dispute
Falcons Rookie Pearce Jr. Arrested in Florida Following Police Chase on Battery, Stalking Charges
sports18 days ago

Falcons Rookie Pearce Jr. Arrested in Florida Following Police Chase on Battery, Stalking Charges

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr., a 2025 first-round pick who led rookies with 10.5 sacks, was arrested in Miami on aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, fleeing police and resisting an officer after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase and crashing; the Falcons said they are gathering information. Pearce previously faced a 2023 Knoxville traffic stop with charges later dropped after he paid fines and obtained a valid license, and Atlanta had traded for him in the 2025 NFL Draft.

via The New York Times|
#aggravated-battery#arrest#atlanta-falcons
sports18 days ago

Falcons Release Kirk Cousins, Sparking 2026 NFL QB Market

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins ahead of the 2026 free-agent period, making the veteran signal-caller available as the quarterback market is expected to be thin. Signed to a $180 million deal in 2024, Cousins spent 2025 backing up Michael Penix Jr. and started eight games with declining numbers after Penix’s ACL injury. With a new regime moving on, Cousins could attract interest as a bridge option, potentially drawing teams like Pittsburgh though competition and age temper expectations.

via Steelers Depot|
#atlanta-falcons#kirk-cousins#michael-penix-jr
49ers hire Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator to anchor defense
sports24 days ago

49ers hire Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator to anchor defense

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to be their defensive coordinator, bringing a veteran play-caller with Rams Super Bowl experience to a defense that struggled midseason but was hampered by injuries; Morris will replace Robert Saleh and oversee a unit with returning stars as San Francisco aims to lift its defensive performance in the NFC West.

via NFL.com|
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