NFL, the Falcons and National Football League Draft

Former Falcons first-round draft pick announces retirement from NFL
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
Falcons Projected to Add 'Missing' WR Piece Early in 2025 NFL Draft
Pro Football & Sports Network's Joe DeLeone predicted the Atlanta Falcons to target a wide receiver early in the 2025 NFL draft.
Atlanta Falcons Star Shocks Everybody By Announcing His Retirement At Age 29
Neal, a 17th-overall pick by Atlanta in 2016, started 14 games as a rookie and helped the team reach the Super Bowl, which they blew after going ahead 28-3 against the New England Patriots. He was a Pro Bowler in 2017 after a season in which he registered 116 tackles but only played four games across 2018 and 2019 because of injury.
How much cap space do Falcons have after NFL's projected increase?
Cousins’ uncertain future and monster contract could hinder Atlanta’s offseason options in 2025. Fortunately, the NFL is raising the salary cap. “The league provided clubs a projected salary cap range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million per club for the 2025 season,” wrote NFL.com’s Kevin Patra.
Falcons Make Bizarre Selection in 2024 NFL Re-Draft
CBS Sports' Chris Trappaso had the Atlanta Falcons passing on a quarterback at No. 8 overall in his 2024 NFL Re-Draft.
Falcons 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to PFN simulator
The Atlanta Falcons have playoff hopes for 2025, and here's their three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, according to the PFN simulator.
Falcons land NCAA sacks leader in new 2025 NFL mock draft
NFL draft is over two months away but the scouting combine kicks off next week in Indianapolis. The Atlanta Falcons have several needs to address during the offseason and the draft will be their best opportunity to find affordable talent.
Falcons Projected to Land 'Much-Needed' Playmaker in New NFL Mock Draft
Pro Football Focus' Jordan Plocher predicted the Atlanta Falcons to draft a playmaking edge rusher at No. 15 overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons 3-round 2025 projection before NFL free agency begins
The Atlanta Falcons should once again go heavy on defense when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft. Here is my latest NFL mock draft for what the Dirty Birds could do with their first three picks of the draft.

Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team

NFL Competition Committee begins discussing potential additions to replay assist system
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at his Super Bowl press conference this month that he expects to see an expansion of the ...
Former NFL Pro Bowler Announces Retirement
After spending three seasons in college with the Florida Gators, Neal was selected with the No. 17 pick in the 2016 NFL draft ...
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NFL analyst recommends Falcons extend star wide receiver
Both players will be eligible for a fifth-year option — London’s coming in 2026 and Robinson’s in 2027 — and the team will ...
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6 players for the Falcons to scout at the combine
The Falcons have picked in the top 10 in each of the past four drafts and elected to ignore their long-time glaring weakness: fixing the pass rush.
Falcons Named Best Fit for Projected $58 Million CB
On Feb. 20, USA Today's Tyler Dragon named the Falcons the best fit for Reed in NFL free agency. "Reed is in his prime at 28 years old. The corner is a bit undersized at 5'9'' but has good coverage ...