Since releasing Jarrett in March, the Falcons have re-signed former fifth-round pick Ta'Quon Graham and added free-agent defensive lineman Morgan Fox. Both players will help fill in for Jarrett this season, but it wouldn't hurt to add high-upside player like Alexander in Round 2.
NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah liked the idea of the Atlanta Falcons targeting a secondary upgrade instead of an edge rusher at No. 15 overall in the first round of
ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposed the Atlanta Falcons part with tight end Kyle Pitts to make a big jump up the 2025 NFL Draft board.
The Falcons have glaring needs on defense and should think about the future of the offensive line. What will they do with the 15th pick?
Falcons coach Raheem Morris said backup QB Kirk Cousins has made him and others aware he would like to be a starter, leading to the thought that Cousins would be very willing to waive his no-trade clause. Morris said they have not reached a point where those discussions have…
The Falcons remain committed to keeping quarterback Kirk Cousins, unless they can find a deal good for all parties involved.
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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said the team and quarterback Kirk Cousins are in a "good place" amid his uncertain future with the franchise after he was benched for then-rookie Michael Penix Jr. last December. Blank spoke with NFL Network's Steve Wyche on the matter in Palm Beach, Florida, home of this week's NFL owners' meetings.
Cousins has told coach Raheem Morris he would prefer to be in a situation where he can be the starting quarterback.
Hairston’s recent visit to the Falcons' facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, adds another layer of intrigue to his draft stock. The West Bloomfield, Michigan native is widely considered a late first-round selection, but Atlanta’s draft positioning could complicate their chances of landing him.