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With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 16:23 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team's NFL draft plans. By signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed, the Falcons...

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Mar. 15, 2024 06:06 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars this week to add new players, re-sign their own and try to improve their chances of winning. ...

Falcons trade former starting QB Ridder to Cardinals for WR Moore

Mar. 14, 2024 17:55 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons quickly moved on from Desmond Ridder, trading their former starting quarterback to the Arizona Cardinals for receiver Rondale Moore on Thursday. The dumping of Ridder was no surprise after the Falcons made a big splash in free agency by signing...

Kirk Cousins looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons

Mar. 13, 2024 21:23 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has a single playoff victory in his long career. Even so, the Atlanta Falcons are betting at least $100 million that he's the quarterback who can lead this star-crossed franchise to its first Super Bowl championship. Cousins...

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB's latest well-timed trip to market

Mar. 11, 2024 17:49 PM EDT

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed with the Falcons, according to a person with knowledge of the terms, speaking on...