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April 8, 2026
Falcons starting RT McGary retiring at age 31
Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring, agent Collin Roberts announced Wednesday.
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April 8, 2026
Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
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April 6, 2026
How A.J. Terrell Jr. mentored his brother, Avieon, who's set to join the All-Pro in the NFL
Set to be a first-round cornerback in the NFL draft like his brother, Avieon Terrell has looked to A.J. as his inspiration throughout his life.
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March 24, 2026
Tua: 'Got to play better' to become Falcons' QB1
Former Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa said Tuesday he has "got to play better football" if he wants a chance to become the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback.
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March 13, 2026
Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job
Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said definitively Friday that the team is bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback job.
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March 12, 2026
State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
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March 11, 2026
Court filing: Jackson feared Pearce 'will kill me'
WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons LB James Pearce Jr., saying she was "in fear of my life" and, if the court didn't intervene, she believe...
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March 9, 2026
Why the Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa and how he fits with the Falcons
If Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready for the season, the Falcons have a new lefty QB to start. Here are the key questions about the move.
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March 9, 2026
Cops responded to 911 calls before Pearce arrest
In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears from his unidentified ...
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March 3, 2026
Falcons get 5th European game, this time Madrid
The NFL announced Tuesday that the Falcons would be playing a game in Madrid, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season.
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February 27, 2026
Falcons asst fired amid sex assault investigation
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.
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February 24, 2026
Falcons GM: QB Cousins to be released March 11
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has informed QB Kirk Cousins that the team will release him on March 11, the first day of the league year, Cunningham said Tuesday on 92.9 The Game.
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February 23, 2026
Source: Falcons to place franchise tag on Pitts
The Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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February 11, 2026
Falcons' DC 'disappointed' by Pearce arrest news
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that he was "obviously disappointed" by the news of edge rusher James Pearce Jr.'s arrest.
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February 11, 2026
WNBA player offers to testify vs. Pearce in DV case
An attorney for WNBA player Rickea Jackson said she is "willing to testify" against Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial.
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February 9, 2026
Pearce allegedly crashed into WNBA player's car
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, a...
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February 8, 2026
Falcons rookie Pearce arrested on battery charges
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., who finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, was arrested after police said he fled a domestic dispute and crashed his vehicle during a police chase.
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February 5, 2026
Penix vows he'll never fold in face of pressure
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wrote a post Wednesday on Instagram addressing how he has battled the odds and those who have doubted him.
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February 3, 2026
Falcons' Ryan won't commit to Penix as starter
Falcons president of football Matt Ryan would not commit Tuesday to Michael Penix being the team's starting quarterback.
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January 27, 2026
Stefanski deflects Mayfield's post: 'Ton of respect'
New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski took the high road in response to Baker Mayfield's incendiary recent X post.
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January 21, 2026
Mayfield takes swipe at ex-coach Stefanski in post
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield jabbed at new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski, saying, "Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."
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January 19, 2026
Falcons retaining DC Ulbrich under HC Stefanski
New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski will keep incumbent defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in his role.
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January 18, 2026
Falcons hire Stefanski hours after 2nd interview
The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski, 43, as their new coach, the club announced on Saturday night, after the former Cleveland Browns coach, who is a two-time former NFL Coach of the Year, had...
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January 10, 2026
Ex-QB Ryan named Falcons' president of football
Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been named Atlanta's president of football, the team announced Saturday.
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