Yes, the Falcons’ 1977 Grits Blitz defense really was the NFL’s best

The 1977 ‘Grits Blitz’ Falcons defense was thought to be one of the best in NFL history. Now, one particular modern metric ...

Dallas had no choice but to let the Stars bolt for ‘burbs and Plano

The Mavericks and Stars leaving the American Airlines Center looks the same, but the needs are vastly different.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Eyeing a Year 2 leap, the Falcons have a ‘clear vision’ for Jalon Walker

Falcons second-year linebacker Jalon Walker, a former Georgia Bulldogs star, plans to build on a successful rookie season by ...

Two Irish Legends Among Nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Class

The National Football Foundation announced the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot this week, and among the 80 FBS ...

What to know about Jack Nicklaus, who has a big fish tale to tell

Jack Nicklaus won 18 major championships, but the Memorial Tournament host got as big a kick from landing a 1,358-pound black ...
Saints Wire

New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons: Who holds the series lead?

Here's a look at some of the wild ebbs and flows to an underrated but fiercely contested rivalry between the New Orleans ...
The New York Times

Falcons signing WR Drake London to 4-year, $141 million extension

Wide receiver Drake London will be staying in Atlanta for an additional four years, thanks to a new $141 million extension. Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons have made Drake London one ...

The 10 NFL teams with new head coaches and their chances of success for the 2026 season

This will be the fifth time that the NFL has had ten new head coaches heading into a new season (1978, 1997, 2006, and 2022) ...
The Falcons Wire

Falcons updated 90-man roster with uniform numbers

Now that we have 2026 uniform numbers for each player, including the team's UDFA class, here's a quick rundown of each ...