# Falcons news
Atlanta Falcons Position Battles: Will Cordarrelle Patterson Beat Out Rookie Tyler Allgeier For RB1?
Atlanta Falcons offseason position battles are the focus of today’s video as the Falcons have some key starting position spots up for grabs on the 2022 roster. Atlanta has a plethora of underrated or overlooked players at big positions like running back with 2022 NFL Draft pick Tyler Allgeier. Can Allgeier beat out veteran RB Cordarrelle Patterson for the RB1 spot in the Falcons’ offense? The Falcons signed Patterson to a one-year deal this offseason, hoping he can be the Swiss army knife he was in 2021. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons OTA’s Winners & Losers Ft. Drake London & Marcus Mariota + Deion Jones Injury News
Atlanta Falcons OTA news and rumors takes a look at the top camp battles that Falcons fans should be on the watch for as the offseason training activities get underway in the ATL. Atlanta is a franchise in flux as the team is trying to rebuild and reset following years of poor performance and losing seasons. New faces like Drake London, Desmond Ridder and Troy Andersen are trying to change the stigma around Atlanta. Which of these young players is in the biggest position battles during OTAs? Host Thomas Mott gives his thoughts on the top five position battles during OTAs this month on today’s video. #NFL
Falcons News & Rumors: Atlanta Ranks 30th In Peter King’s Latest Offseason Power Rankings
Atlanta Falcons news and rumors takes a look at Peter King’s latest offseason power rankings which has Atlanta sitting at the bottom of the league. King placed Atlanta at #30 overall and cited massive changes to the roster as one of the main reasons why the Falcons will lose a lot of games this year. With Matt Ryan being traded away and a brewing quarterback battle in camp, is there much for Falcons’ fans to hope for in 2022? #NFL
Atlanta Falcons News & Rumors: Can the Falcons Make The NFL Playoffs After Offseason Improvement?
The Atlanta Falcons went 7-10 in the 2021 NFL season, missing the playoffs. In the offseason, the Falcons added a couple of impact pieces on both sides of the ball. Lorenzo Carter was signed to help the Falcons pass rush, while Casey Hayward was signed to start opposite AJ Terrell. The Falcons also drafted Drake London in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, adding to their stable of weapons on offense. Does head coach Arthur Smith have what it takes to lead the Falcons to the postseason? #NFL`
Atlanta Falcons 2022 Schedule Release, Opponents & Instant Analysis
The 2022 Atlanta Falcons schedule has been released and we’re breaking down every game for the Falcons this year! It’s a pivotal year for 2nd year head coach Arthur Smith, who might just be on the hot seat this year. After a quiet offseason, are the Falcons good enough with QB Marcus Mariota to actually compete for the NFC South? Chat Sports host Tom Downey takes a look at all 17 Falcons games this season, gives instant schedule analysis, and tells you which games are played on Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football and Thursday Night Football this year. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft Rumors: Top 5 Trade Up Candidates The Falcons Could Take Inside The Top 10
Atlanta Falcons trade rumors take a look at possible trade up targets the Falcons could look to move up and get when April’s draft comes around. Atlanta currently sits at #8 in the 2022 NFL Draft. However, with a couple of very intriguing prospects in the top 10, there are some names that could be worth trading up to get. Malik Willis, Ahmad Gardner, Evan Neal, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Aiden Hutchinson make the list. Falcons Host Thomas Mott gives his thoughts on five players the Falcons could trade up to get in the top 10 of the 2022 NFL Draft. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons Draft Rumors: What Is The Falcons’ Biggest Need After 2022 NFL Free Agency?
Atlanta Falcons free agency news and rumors takes a look at the top five biggest needs for the Dirty Birds following a very exciting free agency period in Atlanta. The Falcons were able to sign a lot more players than originally expected, which means that their overall needs in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft have changed. How is Atlanta’s offensive line shaping up in 2022 after being one of the worst units in 2021? Falcons Today host Thomas Mott runs through the list on today’s show. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons News & Rumors: Is a Grady Jarrett Contract Extension Or Trade Coming In Near Future?
Falcons news today takes a look at recent reports that the Falcons are close to extending veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a contract extension. Jarrett has been one of the best defenders on Atlanta for the past few years, however, there was speculation that the Dirty Birds could try and trade Jarrett. With an extension looming, is it safe to say the Falcons’ defensive line will be the best we’ve seen in years in 2022? Host Thomas Mott takes a stab at all of the latest Falcons news and rumors on Today’s episode. . #NFL
Atlanta Falcons 2022 NFL Free Agency Grades: Cordarrelle Patterson Returns On Team-Friendly Deal
Falcons News & Rumors today takes a look at some of Atlanta’s lower-profile signings, including Isaiah Oliver and Younghoe Koo. The biggest internal re-signing, however, was Cordarrelle Patterson. Patterson was the Falcons’ best offensive player last season, amassing over 1,000 all-purpose yards at both running back and wide receiver. Patterson signed a two-year deal worth $10.5 million to stay in Atlanta, who will now be in the backfield with Marcus Mariota after the Falcons traded Matt Ryan to the Colts. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons News: Jake Matthews Signs 3-Year $52.5 MM Contract Extension With Falcons
Falcons rumors are HOT as 2022 NFL Free agency gets underway! Terry Fontenot and the Falcons have not made any signings yet, but they did sign Jake Matthews to a 3 year contract extension, keeping the Falcons’ best offensive lineman in Atlanta. The Deal will be for $52.5 MM, keeping him in Atlanta through the 2024 NFL season. The Falcons still have Around $15MM in cap space to use in NFL free agency, and have major team needs including linebacker and wide receiver. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons Release DE Dante Fowler Jr To NFL Free Agency After 2 Seasons
Today’s Atlanta Falcons news breaks down the release of edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., who is now a free agent and free to sign with any team once the new NFL league year begins in March. Fowler, who spent the 2020 and 2021 NFL season with the Falcons and started the majority of games, was going to become a free agent in March. The move gives the Falcons an extra roster spot to work with ahead of free agency, and GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith have their work cut out heading into the all-important 2022 NFL offseason. #NFL
2022 Falcons NFL Mock Draft: NFL Draft Predictions For Rounds 1-3 Feat. David Ojabo & John Metchie
The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of needs heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. With 4 picks in the first 3 rounds, Chat Sports host Thomas Mott has the Falcons taking David Ojabo, edge rusher out of Michigan with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. In the second, Christian Harris, linebacker out of Alabama and Isaiah Spiller, running back out of Texas A&M were the picks. John Metchie, who could be a potential Calvin Ridley replacement, was the pick in the third round for GM Terry Fontenot in Atlanta. #NFL
Atlanta Falcons News: Falcons Cut Former Starting Guard Matt Gono | 2022 OL Free Agent Targets
The Atlanta Falcons have made one of their first moves of the 2022 NFL offseason by cutting offensive lineman Matt Gono. Gono was signed by the Falcons in the 2021 offseason, but then had surgery and missed the entire 2021 NFL Season. The move does Gono a solid by releasing him two months early, and helps the Falcons get some clarity on one of their biggest offseason needs. Atlanta will have to find lineman in the draft and through NFL Free agency in order to shore up one of the NFL’s worst units. #NFL