The Falcons defense lost Kaden Elliss during free agency, choosing to spend that money on a number of veteran and rookie linebackers over the course of the offseason. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz discuss Atlanta’s new linebacker corps, including the shot caller in Divine Deablo and the pivotal roles to be played by Christian Harris, Kendal Daniels, and Harold Perkins. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

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How the Falcons’ schedule has shaped out looks peculiar on paper. They play five playoff teams in their first seven games. They finish the season facing only one playoff team in their final seven games, which is a team that finished with a losing record in Carolina. The matchup against Carolina ends a stretch of three divisional games to end the...

The Falcons retained much of their defensive staff from last season, but changes are inevitable with a new head coach in Kevin Stefanski. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to discuss the changes Jeff Ulbrich might make on defense in 2026, including potential improvements against the run and a lot of new faces at linebacker and in the secondary. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!

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The Falcons finished second in sacks in 2025, yet their interior defensive line continues to be incredibly underrated. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down Atlanta’s defensive tackle group, discussing new additions like Maason Smith and Da’Shawn Hand along with returning starters like Brandon Dorlus and Zach Harrison. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

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For all the moving pieces across the Falcons’ offensive line, both from a personnel and coaching standpoint, few things remain certain. Fans trust Jake Matthews to be dependable as one of the better left tackles in the league. He has been performing at a relatively high level for a decade after struggling in his rookie year. Once the former sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft got acclimated, he started to be that anchor every offensive line needs to operate.

It is surprising how much belief there is in Matthews compared to the rest of the starters besides Chris Lindstrom....

Brandon Dorlus was everyone’s draft darling in 2024, but he barely got to play. Then he was everyone’s second-year crush in 2025, and he responded by putting up 8.5 sacks before a devastating injury ended his season a bit early. Now heading into a crucial third year when many young players cement their reputations, Dorlus is coming back with more to prove and is jockeying with Jalon Walker as everyone’s favorite pick for the team’s likely standout defender in 2026.

That includes ESPN’s Benjamin Solak, who went through all 32 teams to pick a breakout candidate and settled on Dorlus....

The Falcons have a new direction on offense under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by AVY3N to discuss the changes we expect to see from Atlanta’s offense this season, including the usage of Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of The Falcoholic Live!

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After being one of the more stable units in recent years, the Falcons’ offensive line enters the season with two significant changes. Bill Callahan has replaced the highly regarded Dwayne Ledford as the offensive line coach. Kaleb McGary’s unexpected retirement led to the signing of Jawaan Taylor at right tackle. Both moves should raise expectations, given Callahan’s longevity as a coach...

Everything was aligning for the Falcons to make the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999. A resounding win over Seattle showed the offense was capable of being as dominant in the playoffs as it was in the regular season. The way the Falcons broke the spirit of a perennial contender like they did sent a message across the league.

Green Bay’s upset win over Dallas meant the Falcons would get one more game inside the Georgia Dome. Nobody could have scripted it better after three seasons of missing the playoffs. The Falcons had the opportunity to give the...

Can Jalon Walker take the next step as a pass rusher in 2026? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz examine the Falcons edge rusher room, discussing the status of James Pearce Jr., the additions of Azeez Ojulari and Samson Ebukam, and how the group is likely to perform this season. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast!

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While we twiddle our thumbs, tap our feet impatiently, and sigh deeply during the long wait for training camp, we can still talk about training camp. And we will.

Let’s start by talking about some of the true roster battles for the 2026 Falcons, rather than those guys duking it out for a starting job. I’m focused on the spots down the depth chart that could be become vital in a pinch and have plenty of players competing for them, from swing tackle to fifth wide receiver and a few in between.

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Happy Sunday, everybody! I’m just getting back from a week’s vacation and it’s time for another summer discussion post.

Here it is: What’s your favorite meal to make in the summer? Do you go for the classics and throw some burgers or hot dogs on the grill? Do you smoke ribs for hours? Are you making salads and side dishes y0u can’t live without?

I’m partial to the first option—it’s timeless, really—with some grilled vegetables on the side, typically corn, potatoes, or zucchini. How about you?