James Pearce’s name continued popping up, the short passing game was efficient, and the defense got the better of the offense in the red zone portion on Day 5 of camp.

I’m going to give an immediate disclaimer from the top that my view for a good portion of 11-on-11s today was obstructed. When the scrimmage portion kicked off, they were on the far field, with the players on the sideline lined up between the media/fans and where the practice was taking place. We were shown the latter portion of practice clearly, at least.

As a result, I will not...

The team’s prized rookie should be back in action soon...we hope.

Nothing sets the nerves to jangling like an early training camp injury to a critical player. With Jalon Walker missing a couple of days of practice, Raheem Morris talking only vaguely about the issue, and the fact that he was off to the side working with Troy Andersen, who is on the Physically Unable to Perform list, some worries were swiftly mounting heading into this morning.

Thankfully, Morris addressed the injury in plain fashion Thursday with a reassuring update, making it clear that Walker will miss a third straight...

It’s a return for Black, who spent part of the summer of 2022 with Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons worked out veteran safety Jordan Whitehead yesterday, making it clear they were looking to add to their safety room as training camp rolls on and preseason approaches. That turned out to be a safe assumption, though Whitehead is not the player they ultimately signed.

That would be Henry Black, most recently of the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas, as the team reports. In a corresponding move, the Falcons released ex-CFL wide receiver Makai Polk, who had been with the team since January.

This...

All the Falcons news you need for Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Good morning Falcoholics, and welcome to Thursday, July 31. Wednesday was another off day for the Falcons, and they’ll be back on the training camp field tomorrow morning bright and early.

You may have noticed a couple of posts on the site about an upcoming transition to a new platform next week. Please read through them both if you get a chance and make sure you’re set to log into the new system next Wednesday when we flip the switch! If you have questions about the new platform or...

Falcons training camp on Tuesday featured the first padded practice and quite a bit of explosive action on both sides of the ball. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic bring you their observations from Day 4 in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons training camp on Tuesday featured the first padded practice and quite a bit of explosive action on both sides of the ball. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic bring you their observations from Day 4 in Flowery Branch, including some spectacular Michael Penix throws, more dominant play from James Pearce Jr., the return of Cobee Bryant, and more. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome...

Just like us, Madden has high hopes for the rookie.

On draft day, one of the lingering questions surrounding the draft was “Who was going to be the Jalon Walker team?” There were talks of the 6’2”, 245-pound linebacker going as high as #4 overall to the New England Patriots. Even the most bullish of Atlanta Falcons fans were wary that the superstar out of the University of Georgia would be able to stay in the state.

Then, the draft happened.

Okay, New England took Will Campbell, but there’s no way he’s getting past Carolina...Okay, Carolina took Tetairoa McMillan, but...

The longtime Buccaneers and Jets starter is an interesting look-see for Atlanta.

I’ve written multiple times about how exciting the Atlanta Falcons safety position is, with its depth and the talent assembled between star starter Jessie Bates, veteran contenders Jordan Fuller and DeMarcco Hellams, and intriguing rookie Xavier Watts. Even though that’s a strong group of four, the Falcons may not be done building the position up.

Per NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the Falcons are working out safety Jordan Whitehead today, with the veteran cleared after a January car accident and hoping to find a new landing spot.

Atlanta would...

The promising first round pass rusher looks the part so far.

Over the past three NFL Drafts, the Atlanta Falcons have made headlines, and not always for positive reasons. There was swift and fierce criticism for the team’s first round picks each of the last three years, including:

2023 - Drafting Bijan Robinson instead of Jalen Carter

2024 - Drafting Michael Penix, Jr. after already paying Kirk Cousins $100 million

2025 - Giving up a 2026 1st round pick to jump back into the 1st and selecting James Pearce, Jr.

Each pick sparked immediate backlash. But zoom out, and the...

Plus, Jeff Ulbrich mic’d up is worth a watch!

Good morning Falcoholics, and welcome to Wednesday! The Falcons were back on the training camp practice field yesterday, in pads for the first time this camp, and we have a lot to talk about today!

As always, this post is your open thread for the day, so feel free to discuss all things Falcons. I’ll give you a little something to get you started. When players show up for training camp, they often bring things from home to give them a little comfort and distraction while they’re in the dorms. Chris...

James Pearce Jr. continued to stand out, Drake London had his best day yet and we got more kicking on Day 4 of Falcons camp.

I’m not saying this to discount or discredit what we’ve seen in the first three days of practice; football has been getting played with just about everyone present, but the real evaluation doesn’t happen until pads come on.

The first day of pads (aka Tuesday) was the first day when real hits could start getting laid down and when real football physically comes into play, as opposed to the glorified two-hand touch that takes place...

The Falcons hope their chain linking Kyle Pitts to the quarterback and play-caller is the strongest it’s been since 2021

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix came out after his first training camp practice, talking up both his desire and ability to get tight end Kyle Pitts the ball. Such confidence massively increases hopes that 2025 will mark a critical “re-breakout” year for Pitts as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

Penix’s arm strength and confidence in Pitts are essential factors for the latter’s success this year. The arm could help unlock Pitts’ greatest asset: his field-stretching potential....

Most people have been pronouncing Bijan Robinson’s name incorrectly this whole time, but that should change after he corrected everyone on NFL Network on Sunday.

Good morning Falcoholics! A very quiet Monday — an off-day for the Falcons — is officially behind us, and the pads go on for the first time this offseason in today’s practice. We are just 39 days away from the Falcons’ home opener. (Please note that I have learned my lesson about relying on Google to tell me how many days until Sept. 7.)

Below, you’ll find all of the Falcons news you can use...