Falcons quiet in round one, eye picks on day two of NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons sat out the first round of the NFL Draft, with team officials declining to comment on an ongoing criminal matter involving rookie linebacker James Pearce.

Panthers draft Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling in first round

The Carolina Panthers selected Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling with the No. 19 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Falcons GM leans on tech for draft prep
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GM Ian Cunningham reveals how the Falcons are using "Nerdy Bird" analytics and a quarterback's perspective from Matt Ryan to master the draft. He explains why internal disagreements are vital for finding the right players to compete for championships.

2026 NFL Draft: Here’s how to watch

The top college football prospects take center stage as NFL teams make their selections to find their next franchise player in this year’s draft.

Why attorneys say Zachariah Branch's Athens arrest was over the line

Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors.

Ex-Bama star accused of impersonating NFL players for loans

Former Alabama player Luther Davis and accomplice CJ Evans plan to plead guilty to a multimillion-dollar bank loan fraud scheme.

UFL coach, former NFL star Ted Ginn Jr. arrested for DWI in North Texas

Ted Ginn Jr., head coach of the UFL’s Columbus Aviators and a former NFL standout, was arrested early Saturday morning on a driving while intoxicated charge, just one day before his team was scheduled to play in Frisco.

Former Falcons QB Kirk Cousins heading to Las Vegas

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is headed to Las Vegas, signing with the Raiders as the team looks to add experience ahead of the 2026 season.

New Falcons uniforms blend throwback style with future vision

The Atlanta Falcons have unveiled new primary uniforms that the team will begin wearing in the 2026 season, marking a return to red as the centerpiece of the franchise’s identity.

Former NFL player Barret Robbins dies at 52

Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.

Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences

Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.

Atlanta Falcons cut Kirk Cousins as new NFL year begins

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that they have officially released veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.