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Franchise Tag Narrows Patriots’ Tight End Options
sports2 days ago

Franchise Tag Narrows Patriots’ Tight End Options

The Falcons are expected to franchise-tag Kyle Pitts, removing the top tight end option from free agency and narrowing the Patriots’ pursuit at the position. With Austin Hooper set to hit unrestricted free agency, New England currently has Hunter Henry, C.J. Dippre, and Marshall Lang under contract for 2026, leaving room to target other available tight ends such as Cade Otton, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, or Chigoziem Okonkwo, while Fant, Njoku, and Goedert are not on the market.

via Pats Pulpit|
#falcons#free-agency#kyle-pitts
Falcons keep Kyle Pitts in Atlanta with franchise tag
sports2 days ago

Falcons keep Kyle Pitts in Atlanta with franchise tag

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly planning to apply the 2026 franchise tag to tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., with the tag expected to be around $16 million for one season. Pitts, a 2021 top-5 pick, posted a strong 2025 season (88 catches, 928 yards, 5 TDs) and now the team has until July 15 to work out a multi-year deal, keeping him in Atlanta after Matt Ryan moved into an executive role.

via NBC Sports|
#contract-negotiations#falcons#franchise-tag
Browns tap Falcons’ Mike Rutenberg to run their defense under Monken
sports9 days ago

Browns tap Falcons’ Mike Rutenberg to run their defense under Monken

The Cleveland Browns are nearing a deal to hire Falcons pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as their defensive coordinator under new head coach Todd Monken, marking his first DC role. Rutenberg has NFL coaching experience with the Jets, 49ers, Jaguars and Washington. Monken plans to maintain an attack-style defense and is expected to keep most of Jim Schwartz’s staff, as the Browns aim to sustain a top-ranked defense.

via The New York Times|
#browns#falcons#mike-rutenberg
Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. faces five felonies after Miami arrest, denies guilt
crime16 days ago

Falcons rookie Pearce Jr. faces five felonies after Miami arrest, denies guilt

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is facing five felony charges after a Miami-area arrest stemming from a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Police say he fled, intentionally struck a police officer’s knee with his Lamborghini to evade arrest, wrecked the car, and was restrained after a short struggle. The charges include two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking; Pearce posted a $20,500 bond. His attorney says Pearce maintains innocence while the Falcons say they are gathering more information and will comment further when appropriate.

via NFL.com|
#aggravated-battery-with-a-deadly-weapon#crime#falcons
Falcons Edge Rusher James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Police Chase in Domestic Dispute
crime16 days ago

Falcons Edge Rusher James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Police Chase in Domestic Dispute

South Florida police arrested Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. after a weekend chase and crash following a domestic dispute with girlfriend Rickea Jackson; Pearce is charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of felony aggravated stalking, one count of felony fleeing from officers, one count of felony aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and one misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence; bond was set at $20,500 and a stay-away order issued from Jackson.

via Defector|
#aggravated-battery#crime#domestic-dispute
Cunningham Exit Triggers Comp Picks Debate, Bears Eye Internal Replacements
nfl25 days ago

Cunningham Exit Triggers Comp Picks Debate, Bears Eye Internal Replacements

Ian Cunningham’s departure from the Chicago Bears to join the Atlanta Falcons as GM prompts a debate over why Chicago isn’t receiving compensatory draft picks, with the piece arguing the Bears should get picks or that the rule should be changed. It surveys why the Falcons’ hire may not have triggered compensation, cites precedents (e.g., Martin Mayhew) and outlines internal replacement candidates like Jeff King and Trey Koziol, while also speculating on possible input from Bears coach Ben Johnson. The article frames compensation as a key offseason issue for the Bears and promises ongoing coverage during Super Bowl week.

via Bleacher Nation|
#bears#compensatory-picks#falcons
Falcons tap Ian Cunningham as GM to lead Atlanta's next era
sports27 days ago

Falcons tap Ian Cunningham as GM to lead Atlanta's next era

The Atlanta Falcons named Ian Cunningham their new general manager, hiring him after four seasons with the Chicago Bears as assistant GM. Cunningham will report to the Falcons’ president of football and will work with coach Kevin Stefanski as Atlanta aims to elevate its roster, following Cunningham’s tenure in Chicago that featured multiple All-Pro selections and a high-powered offense.

via NBC Sports|
#bears#falcons#gm-hire
Falcons QB plans hinge on hiring a GM, Stefanski says
sports27 days ago

Falcons QB plans hinge on hiring a GM, Stefanski says

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said QB decisions won’t be set until a new general manager is hired and he can sit down with that GM and team president Matt Ryan to map the roster. He’s high on Michael Penix Jr.’s rehab and future, while Kirk Cousins is expected to be released; once a GM is in place, a new roster plan including a competing quarterback for Penix should emerge.

via NBC Sports|
#falcons#general-manager#nfl
Falcons target Bears executive Ian Cunningham for GM role
sports1 month ago

Falcons target Bears executive Ian Cunningham for GM role

The Falcons have completed an interview with Ian Cunningham for their general manager opening, part of a Matt Ryan–led search with help from ZRG Partners and Sportsology after parting with Terry Fontenot following the 2025 season. Cunningham, the Bears’ assistant general manager since 2022 with prior stops with the Eagles and Ravens, brings 18 years of NFL front-office experience and a track record of playoff success, making him a strong candidate as Atlanta rebuilds its front office. The search is being conducted under NFL interview rules, with Ryan’s new leadership group coordinating the process alongside Bears connections such as Ryan Poles.

via Atlanta Falcons|
#falcons#general-manager#ian-cunningham
Falcons Consider Joe Douglas for GM Role as Eagles Alumni Circulate
sports1 month ago

Falcons Consider Joe Douglas for GM Role as Eagles Alumni Circulate

The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Joe Douglas for their general manager opening, with Douglas back with the Philadelphia Eagles after a Jets tenure. Other Eagles executives Andy Weidl and Ian Cunningham have also interviewed for the GM post, underscoring Atlanta’s interest in the Eagles’ front-office success. The report notes Philly-native head coach Kevin Stefanski as a potential factor; the outcome remains uncertain, and if Douglas is hired, Howie Roseman may need to find a replacement.

via Bleeding Green Nation|
#eagles#falcons#general-manager