Marc Raimondi

Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sunday's season opener. The Falcons announced their decision Monday, ending a months-long competition between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. Atlan... See more

The Atlanta Falcons will try to shore up their defensive line with the acquisition of Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears on cut-down day. The Falcons traded cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick to the Bears on Sunday morning fo... See more

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- New Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith opened up Wednesday for the first time about why he suddenly retired during last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith, who the Falcons signed last week, said in a news conferen... See more

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will not play Friday for the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason finale, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. No decision has been made on the team's Week 1 starter at the position, Stefanski also ... See more

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to practice fully, head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts. Stefanski said Penix will be able to do 11-on-11 team periods for the first ... See more