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Za'Darius Smith joins Falcons in NFL comeback after retirement

The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith to a one-year contract. Smith comes out of retirement after previously announcing his departure from the NFL. He reunites with head coach Kevin Stefanski, having played for him in Cleveland. This move addresses significant losses along the Falcons' defensive line.…

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Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Falcons Pressed for Time With Loaded Offensive Core

Now, Atlanta needs Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa to step up in Kevin Stefanski’s first year as coach.

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Albert Breer’s Notes: Two Key Questions As Brendan Sorsby Plans to Enter the NFL

How will the league handle the 22-year-old as he is set to enter the supplemental draft? Plus, James Pearce Jr.’s return, the Jets’ offensive line and more.

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Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026

The Rams were ranked 23rd in our defensive triplets rankings in 2025. Where do they check in now after acquiring Myles Garrett?

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Albert Breer’s Mailbag: The NFL’s Division Most Up for Grabs in 2026

Why the early part of the schedule could decide the winner. Plus, the league’s domestic violence problem, Kellen Moore’s second season and more.

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NFC South Report Card: Why the Saints Could Be the Team to Beat

New Orleans could go from last to first in the mediocre division. Plus, it’s all about the quarterbacks in Carolina and Atlanta, while Tampa Bay will be counting on its No. 1 pick to resurrect its defense.

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Biggest NFL Draft Misses in 2025 Include Five Edge Rushers

Bengals, Packers, Rams and Falcons among the teams with players struggling to perform during their rookie season.

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2026 NFL Draft Guides: Needs, Fits and Each Team’s Path to Success

How all 32 teams can win the draft based on last year’s picks, as well as the number of selections they will have April 23–25.

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NFL Draft 2026 Dream Scenarios for All 32 Teams

Draft night can take all kinds of twists and turns. Here's how each team would like things to go.

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Revisiting Every 2025 NFL Draft Trade Involving a First-Round Pick: Who Won and Who Lost?

A look back at all the 2025 draft day trades involving a first-round pick.

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Texans, Steelers, Falcons Reveal QB Plans at NFL Combine

General managers addressed their rosters with the new league year kicking off on March 11. Plus, Lamar Jackson’s contract extension and more news updates.

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One Move Every NFC South Team Should Make This Offseason

The Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers all need help on defense, while the Falcons need to find a way to bring back their star tight end.

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NFL rookie purposely crashed head-on into WNBA star’s car while stalking her after break up, police say

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr was arrested after trying to stop Los Angeles Sparks player Rickea Jackson getting to a police station for help

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Official 2026 NFL Draft Order After Super Bowl LX

The 2026 NFL draft order is officially locked in.

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Falcons face new questions about Pearce's future with the team as pass-rush leader faces charges

Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie’s immediate and long-term future with the team

The Independent UK

Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player

Atlanta Falcons rookie star James Pearce Jr. was arrested near Miami on Saturday night after fleeing officers and then crashing his car following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson

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Falcons Star Pass Rusher James Pearce Jr. Arrested, Facing Multiple Charges

Pearce was taken into custody on Saturday in Florida.

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2026 NFL Top 100 Player Projection, Nos. 100–51: 11 Rookies Make the List

Veteran players like Trey Hendrickson, Trey Smith and Dak Prescott still bring a lot of value, but plenty of young players are already establishing themselves as stars.

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2025 MMQB Award Picks for NFL MVP, Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year and More

Our staff is handing out seven major awards for one of the most surprising regular seasons in recent memory.

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SI’s Top-10-Ranked Rookies Include a Pair of RBs Headed for the NFL Playoffs

Chicago’s Kyle Monangai and New England’s TreVeyon Henderson have come on late in the season. Plus, the Browns’ rookies are still thriving.

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49ers vs. Falcons: Three Bold Predictions for Sunday Night’s Clash in San Francisco

Three bold predictions for Sunday night's clash between the 49ers and Falcons.

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Falcons’ Shocking 2025 First-Round Draft Picks Paying Off

A pair of edge rushers is dominating, and QB Michael Penix Jr. is holding his own, too. Plus, Jerry Jones may have another contract holdout in 2026 in this week’s winners and losers.

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Falcons Training Camp Takeaways: Michael Penix Jr. Drawing Matthew Stafford Comparisons

Atlanta’s second-year quarterback has made strides this offseason. Plus, Jeff Ulbrich’s defense is banking on two rookies to revitalize the team’s pass rush.

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Ranking Each NFL Team’s Top Defensive Triplets for 2025

How do the combinations of every team’s best pass rusher, linebacker and defensive back stack up?

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