Falcons first-round draft pick Kyle Pitts somewhat surprised at pick

Former University of Florida tight end Pitts became the highest-drafted tight end in the common draft era. The selection was the first for the franchise's new Head Coach Arthur Smith and General Manager Terry Fontenot. 

Falcons select Kyle Pitts in first round of NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons decided not to pick their quarterback of the future, going for more immediate help by selecting Florida tight end Kyle Pitts at No. 4 in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Falcons address secondary in second round, drafting S Richie Grant

The Atlanta Falcons addressed a need in the secondary with their first Day 2 pick by drafting UCF safety Richie Grant No. 40 overall.

Falcons draft OL Jalen Mayfield in third round

Offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield became an Atlanta Falcon Friday night with the No. 68 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons sign Matt Ryan's backup QB

The Atlanta Falcons have found the projected backup quarterback to starter Matt Ryan by signing free agent A.J. McCarron to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. 

Packers' Gutekunst thinks Aaron Rodgers will 'play for us again'

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says he can't envision any scenario in which he would deal quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

FOX 5 Exclusive: One-on-one with Kyle Pitts
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Kelly Price spoke exclusively with new Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts the morning after he was drafted fourth overall, becoming the highest-drafted tight end in the common-draft era.

NFL Draft 2021: Rounds 2 and 3 take place Friday night

First-round draft picks are supposed to be the best of the best, but star power comes from the second and third rounds every single year.

Fans react to Falcons drafting Kyle Pitts
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With the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons brought in tight end Kyle Pitts, and Falcon fans were here for it.

Cartersville High School alum Trevor Lawrence picked first in NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Harrison High School alum Justin Fields picked by Bears

The Chicago Bears traded up nine spots with the New York Giants to draft Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Falcons GM goes 1-on-1 with FOX 5 an hour before the NFL Draft

Asked if, among all the talented players the Falcons could draft with the fourth pick of the NFL Draft, there was one player who clearly stood above the rest, Terry Fontenot had a simple answer: "Yes."

Tim Tebow could return to NFL as TE, report claims

A report surfaced on Thursday that former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow could be trying to return to the league as a tight end.

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, tension between the 2 sides: report

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is "disgruntled" and allegedly does not want to return to the team, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

2021 NFL Draft: How to win $5,000 on the first round for free

Think you know how Thursday's first round will shake out? If you're right, you could win big. And yes, it's absolutely free.

FOX 5 Exclusive: One-on-one with Falcons head coach Arthur Smith
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"Rise Up Tonight" cohost Harry Douglas interviews his good friend, Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.