The Falcons were closer to the .500 mark last year than in any other season during the extended playoff drought

The Falcons are hoping the rookies, who played at Georgia and Tennessee, respectively, can help improve their dormant pass rush.

His spirits are boosted, he said, by a talented young offense that includes running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London, a defensive draft that included two first-round pass rushers in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr., and the potential of second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

It didn't take long for the Atlanta Falcons to make their first training camp transaction. After Thursday's practice, the team announced multiple roster moves, releasing defensive back Kevin King and placing three players -- Cobee Bryant, Malik Verdon and LaCale London -- on the non-football injury list.

Nigeria aims for a tenth crown against Morocco on July 26, 2025.Super Falcons du Nigéria / Credit photo : @NGSuper_FalconsNigeria's Super Falcons are set for

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade is determined to lead Nigeria to their tenth WAFCON title as they face Morocco in the final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

After contemplating retirement, former Pro Bowl receiver DJ Chark is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Media . Chark, who will turn 29 in September, had recently acknowledged that retirement was an option this offseason, citing the challenges associated with possibly uprooting his family for a fifth consecutive year.

The Atlanta Falcons announced a handful of roster moves following Thursday's practice, releasing defensive back Kevin King and placing defensive lineman LaCale London, cornerback Cobee Bryant and linebacker Malik Verdon on the non-football injury list.