NFL Draft will be an important night for the Atlanta Falcons’ immediate future. With the No. 15 overall pick, some see the Falcons as a top draft night trade candidate as the team looks to improve its defense.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was the highest-rated prospect in ESPN's pre-draft rankings. Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars was second while Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was ranked third. Penix was ranked 19th out of 21 total prospects listed, one spot ahead of Shedeur Sanders.

The Falcons are expected to explore a trade of QB Kirk Cousins. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano believes they may be forced to release him.

Stewart already has the size to play the position, standing at 6-foot-5, 267 pounds. But his day would consist of grading as "Elite" in other categories. His 40-yard dash time would dazzle scouts running a 4.59, along with reaching a 40-inch vertical.

Maybe head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are taking fan frustrations to heart. The Falcons haven't drafted a defensive player in the first round since 202

After an excellent rookie campaign, Falcons TE Kyle Pitts' lack of production has been a problem for Atlanta. Head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot need to see more from Pitts in his contract year.

ATLANTA — After four straight years of targeting skill players in the NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris teased Tuesday at the Draft Combine that defense is probably finally in the cards.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Atlanta Falcons would have the perfect draft position — if this was ... 2025 season The Falcons finished 31st in the league in sacks last season with 31 and are the only ...

If Georgia stunk as a college football program, I would have not problem with my hometown Falcons shunning their players in the draft. However, Georgia has been one of the most consistently strong programs in college football for over a decade now.

The Falcons hold the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. While the safety position is not necessarily an immediate need for the Falcons, Starks will be an impactful starter from the jump.

On Sunday, former Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons. Neal was selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Florida. The 29-year-ol