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Michael Penix
Becomes face of franchise
Penix was named the starter for the Falcons moving forward Tuesday.
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Kirk Cousins
Time over in ATL?
After being benched for Michael Penix, Cousins has potentially played his last game for the Falcons, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Michael Penix
Still practicing as backup
Penix is still working as the No. 2 quarterback in practice, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
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Kirk Cousins
Gets vote of confidence
Falcons coach Raheem Morris indicated Monday that Cousins is still the team's starting quarterback, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Drake London
Soars into Falcons record books
London is the first player in Falcons franchise history with at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons, per Daniel Flick of Sports Illustrated.
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Kirk Cousins
Job not in jeopardy
Cousins will remain the Falcons' starting quarterback after throwing four interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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Kirk Cousins
Could be without key target
Cousins may be operating without leading receiver Darnell Mooney after Atlanta's Week 12 bye, as Mooney suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's 38-6 loss to Denver, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site.
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Younghoe Koo
Job not in danger
Coach Raheem Morris noted that he has full confidence in Koo following Sunday's loss to the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Tyler Allgeier
Bijan banged up?
Bijan Robinson was limited at Thursday's practice due to a shoulder injury, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, and Allgeier would be in line for a larger role Sunday against the Saints if Robinson's out or limited.
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Drake London
Regrets TD celebration
London said Wednesday he regretted his post-touchdown celebration in Monday's win over the Eagles, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Chris Blair
Projected to make 53-man roster
Josh Kendall of the Athletic believes Blair played well enough in the preseason to earn a spot on the Falcons' 53-man roster as the sixth wide receiver.
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Taylor Heinicke
Time running out in Atlanta?
In his list of players on the roster bubble, Eric Edholm of NFL.com believes that the Falcons' crowded quarterback room will lead to Heinicke being traded at the conclusion of training camp.
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Matthew Judon
Willing to wait on extension
Judon is in no hurry to work out a contract extension with the Falcons, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Matthew Judon
Officially moved to Falcons
Judon was traded from the Patriots to the Falcons on Thursday for a 2025 third-round pick, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyle Pitts
Still working on conditioning
Josh Kendall of The Athletic has frequently observed Pitts breathing heavily in practice, but tight-end coach Kyle Kroger doesn't believe Pitts' conditioning is an issue. "When he gets tired, that's when we need to lock in and make sure we're focusing on the little details, Kroger said of Pitts. "He's been playing faster."
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Arnold Ebiketie
Could face demotion in 2024
Ebiketie has practiced primarily as a rotational pass rusher with the second-team defense to begin training camp, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
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Bralen Trice
Pushing for starting role
Trice has been earning more first-team reps in training camp and could work his way into a starting role to begin his NFL career, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
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Ray-Ray McCloud
Looking good for No. 3 role
McCloud is poised to open the season as Atlanta's top slot receiver, as he was working ahead of Rondale Moore prior to Moore's knee injury Wednesday, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic.
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Michael Penix
Making strong impression in camp
Penix has already shown a good grasp of the passing concepts in the Falcons offense and has made an impact in training camp, even when running the second-team offense against the first-team defense, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
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Kirk Cousins
Shines in Friday's practice
Cousins was sharp in Friday's training camp practice, completing 15 of 16 passes and adding a 10-yard rushing touchdown, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
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Darnell Mooney
Showing chemistry with Cousins
Mooney was Kirk Cousins' favorite target in Friday's training camp practice, as the two offseason free-agent acquisitions have built a nice early rapport, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
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Kirk Cousins
Unlikely to play in preseason
Cousins, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury with the Vikings in 2023, has been medically cleared to participate in Falcons training camp but will have his reps managed and is unlikely to play in preseason games, NFL.com reports.
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Bijan Robinson
More carries, less catches in 2024?
Josh Kendall of The Athletic posits that Robinson could see his usage on offense shift under a new system.
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A.J. Terrell
Second contract likely with ATL
The Falcons are expected to sign Terrell to a second contract, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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Drake London
Tabbed as breakout candidate
Jake Ciely of The Athletic views London as the top 2024 wide receiver breakout candidate.
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