The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Mariota

Falcons OTA highlights: Mariota connects with Pitts on deep ball

Watch as Falcons QB Marcus Mariota connects with TE Kyle Pitts on a deep ball down the right sideline.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022

Will Desmond Ridder take more snaps than Malik Willis in 2022?

Between Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis, which rookie quarterback will play the most snaps in 2022?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022

Gabriel Burns: It’s not hard to see why Falcons bet on Desmond Ridder

ATLANTA — We don’t know what will become of Desmond Ridder’s career. After all, the list of third-round picks turned franchise quarterbacks is brief. But if he isn’t the Falcons’ answer, it won’t be because he doesn’t “get it.”

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Rookie Fantasy Landing Spots Winners and Losers

Drake London, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave are some of the draft winners, but not all fared as well.

Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022

Why Falcons fans should be excited about Drake London

Breaking down what USC wide receiver Drake London brings to the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 8 overall pick in he 2022 NFL draft

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022

Mark Bradley: This guy here would like to see the Falcons pick Kenny Pickett

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons’ big week is at hand. When last they entered an NFL draft without an established quarterback, they drafted Matt Ryan. This is their first draft since 2008 without him. This is their second rebuild of this century.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Five reasons the Falcons should draft QB Malik Willis at No. 8

Five reasons why the Falcons should pull the trigger on Liberty QB Malik Willis if he's on the board at pick No. 8.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2022

Justin Herbert, Kyler Murray Among Few First-Round QBs Who Shined As Rookies

Of 33 quarterbacks taken in the first round in the last 10 years, only four had top 10 fantasy finishes in their first season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022

Falcons begin offseason program. ‘We don’t look at it as rebuilding year.’

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons’ offseason program opened Tuesday, beginning the monthslong buildup to the season. Cornerback A.J. Terrell and left tackle Jake Matthews, leaders on defense and offense, made it clear they believe in the direction of their franchise in transition.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022

Mark Bradley: Why the Falcons should draft a quarterback in Round 1

ATLANTA — The Braves rebuilt and won the World Series. The Hawks rebuilt and drew within two games of the NBA Finals. The Falcons remain reluctant to utter "rebuild," but you don’t trade a franchise quarterback for a Round 3 pick if you’re in Super-Bowl-or-bust mode.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022