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Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
ATLANTA (AP) — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. They sure didn't look like a postseason contender in Week 1. Kirk Cousins had a dismal debut with the Falcons on Sunday, throwing a pair of...
A season of high expectations begins with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins struggled in his debut, hardly looking like a $180 million quarterback. Mercedes-Benz Stadium was sold out, but sounded more like Pittsburgh South at times. And even with the...
Falcons and Steelers head into 2024 looking to put QB issues in the rearview mirror
ATLANTA (AP) — Two teams that have struggled to fill the most important position on the field are taking another crack at settling their quarterback dilemmas. For the Atlanta Falcons, $180 million man Kirk Cousins has been handed the keys to the offense. For the Pittsburgh...
Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields
Pittsburgh (10-8) at Atlanta (7-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 3. Series record: Steelers lead 15-2-1. Last meeting: Steelers beat Falcons 19-16 on Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. Steelers offense:...
Falcons add 3rd QB ahead of season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to practice squad
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added a third quarterback ahead of their season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to the practice squad Tuesday. Peterman provides some insurance behind starter Kirk Cousins and backup Michael Penix Jr. after the Falcons dealt...
Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke was watching Netflix last Wednesday night when he received a call from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris that he had been traded to the Los Angeles Chargers. “Oh, that’s funny. Because I was just watching Jim Harbaugh,” Heinicke...
Chargers continue upgrading roster by acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has not been content to stand pat with seeing how his roster develops, especially when it comes to quarterback. The Chargers finalized their trade with Atlanta for Taylor Heinicke on Thursday for a...
Chargers acquiring quarterback Taylor Heinicke from Falcons, AP sources say
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are acquiring quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons, two people familiar with deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because there hasn’t been an announcement. The...
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Penix, the former Washington star drafted eighth overall, started and played...
Falcons owner Arthur Blank says optimism is increased by new names atop the QB depth chart
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says having new names atop the quarterback depth chart is among the reasons he is “more optimistic than I've been in several years” about his team's outlook. Blank, 81, has owned the Falcons since 2002, and he...
