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Michael Penix Jr. - Solid showing in pro debut Penix started the Falcons' 20-13 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Friday night, completing nine of 16 passes for 104 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Impact The rookie eighth overall pick played on the Falcons' first five possessions, leading Atlanta to 10 points overall on the third and fourth drives of the contest. Penix displayed solid command of the offense during his time in the game and connected with Chris Blair on a 41-yard pass for the Falcons' biggest pass play of the night. The performance was certainly an encouraging one for a pro debut, and with Kirk Cousins not slated to play this preseason, Penix should be afforded ample playing time again in Atlanta's second exhibition on the road against the Ravens on Aug. 17.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener

Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams
AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Casey Washington recovers Fins' muffed punt to put ATL on doorstep of red zone
AUGUST 10 • YOUTUBE
DeMarcco Hellams - Carted off field Hellams was carted off the field during Friday's preseason matchup with the Dolphins due to an apparent left leg injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hellams had an air cast placed on his leg prior to being carted off. Prior to the injury, he was competing with Richie Grant for a starting role at strong safety in the Falcons' secondary.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 10 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Pitts - Among starters held out Friday Pitts is listed among starters the Falcons announced are not expected to suit up for Friday's road preseason matchup against Miami, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site repor...
Impact Pitts, who had his 2025 fifth-year option exercised by Atlanta earlier this offseason, stands to sit out Friday's preseason opener along with most of the Falcons' first-team offense and defense. The fourth-year tight end is a popular breakout candidate for the 2024 season due to the arrival of Kirk Cousins under center, plus his being another year removed from the MCL sprain in his right knee that prematurely ended his 2022 campaign. Pitts' next chance to take the field for preseason action will come Aug. 17 against Baltimore on the road.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Drake London - Key starters not playing Friday London is listed among Falcons starters not suiting up for Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Atlanta won't play key starters including London, fellow wideouts Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud, quarterback Kirk Cousins, running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, plus tight end Kyle Pitts in Friday's exhibition contest. The third-year pro's next opportunity to suit up for preseason action will come Aug. 17 on the road at Baltimore.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Bijan Robinson - Not slated to face Miami Robinson is among the key Falcons' skill players not in line to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Along with Robinson, the same applies to fellow RB Tyler Allgeier, QB Kirk Cousins, WRs Drake London, Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud, as well as TE Kyle Pitts. While it doesn't look like Cousins will see preseason action, Robinson could potentially log some snaps in Atlanta's second exhibition contest, Aug. 17 against the Ravens. Jase McClellan, Avery Williams and Carlos Washington are available to handle the team's backfield duties versus Miami.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Penix Jr. - Primed for preseason debut Penix looks slated to start Friday's road exhibition matchup against the Dolphins with Kirk Cousins not in line to play this preseason, Victor Prieto of Fox 5 Atlanta reports.
Impact Penix, the eighth overall pick of April's draft, looks positioned to spend at least his rookie campaign redshirting behind Cousins, so even preseason game reps figure to be valuable for his development. D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Cousins isn't expected to take the field at all this preseason, which should mean Penix is also primed to start versus the Ravens on Aug. 17 and against the Jaguars on Aug. 23, before returning to a backup role at home against the Steelers in Week 1. Coach Raheem Morris declined Wednesday to name a starting quarterback for Atlanta's preseason opener, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports, but the expectation is that Penix will enter the game first, followed by Taylor Heinicke then Nathan Rourke.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
The Atlanta Falcons face the Miami Dolphins to kick off Preseason | Rise Up Tonight
AUGUST 9 • YOUTUBE
Kirk Cousins - No-go for preseason, set for Week 1 Cousins will not suit up for any of the Falcons' preseason games, but he "has no limitations" per coach Raheem Morris and remains on track to start Week 1 versus the Steelers, D....
Impact "The guy's full-go," Morris said. "I don't worry about [Cousins]." The veteran signal-caller has reportedly showcased a recent willingness to tuck and run the ball at practices, and to take hits that will extend a play, which are positive signs as he heads into his age-36 season while working back from a serious injury. Morris said the Falcons fully expect Cousins to be ready for Sept. 8's regular-season opener, but that in the meantime "we're just trying to avoid any unnecessary trips or stumbles." Rookie eighth overall pick Michael Penix could be the biggest beneficiary of Cousins not suiting up for preseason action, as Atlanta could allow him to get the bulk of first-team exhibition reps, beginning with Friday's contest on the road in Miami.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Drake London is mic'd up during joint practice in Miami | Atlanta Falcons
AUGUST 9 • YOUTUBE

2024 NFL preseason Week 1 odds, lines, spreads

The NFL preseason kicks off tonight! Check out the odds, lines and spreads for every game during Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason.
AUGUST 8
2024 NFL preseason Week 1 odds, lines, spreads

Falcons receiver Rondale Moore will miss the season after injuring knee during practice

The Atlanta Falcons will be without receiver Rondale Moore for the season because of a right knee injury
AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rondale Moore - Out for the season The Falcons placed Moore (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, ruling him out for the entire 2024 campaign, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Moore was carted off the field due to what was reported as a non-contact knee injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Dolphins, and Adam Schefter of ESPN confirms that the issue is severe enough to rule him out for the year. It's brutal timing for the 2021 second-round pick, who was traded to Atlanta earlier this offseason and had an opportunity to revitalize his career under new Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Moore will now turn his attention toward recovering for the 2025 season, while Ray-Ray McCloud now seems to have a clearer path to the No. 3 wide receiver spot.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field with a leg injury during the team’s joint practice with the Miami Dolph...
AUGUST 7
Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury
Rondale Moore - Carted off with non-contact injury Smith (knee) was carted off the field at Wednesday's practice due to a non-contact knee injury, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moore's injury caused Wednesday's joint session of Falcons-Dolphins practice to be called early, and it appears that the issue could be severe. That would be brutal news for the 2021 second-round pick, who has spent training camp mostly working with the second-string offense and is competing to carve out a role on offense behind top wideouts Drake London and Darnell Mooney. If Moore's injury indeed requires he spend substantial time sidelined, Ray-Ray McCloud will be left with almost no competition for the No. 3 wide receiver spot.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tyreek Hill catches long touchdown pass in Dolphins-Falcons joint practice

The Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons began the first of their two joint practice sessions Tuesday
AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Want to trade for a star WR? How 11 recent trades worked out for NFL teams

There have been a plethora of high-profile NFL wide receivers traded in recent years. Here's how those moves panned out.
AUGUST 6
Want to trade for a star WR? How 11 recent trades worked out for NFL teams

As Kirk Cousins rehabs, Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. gets preseason spotlight

As Kirk Cousins continues to recover from a torn Achilles, Michael Penix Jr. gets to make a first impression, beginning Friday in Miami.
AUGUST 6
As Kirk Cousins rehabs, Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. gets preseason spotlight
Tyler Vrabel - Placed on reserve list The Falcons placed Vrabel on the reserve/retired list Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Vrabel was placed on the reserve list in order to clear room for the team to sign James Washington and Jesse Mathews. However, head coach Raheem Morris wouldn't explain Vrabel's status or his future with the team.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs

At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season
AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Bear Bets': Best 2024 NFL win total, futures bets

"Bear Bets" is back with its first preview of the NFL season. Check out Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz's favorite win total wag...
AUGUST 4
'Bear Bets': Best 2024 NFL win total, futures bets
Which three NFL teams improved the most this offseason? | NFL on FOX Pod

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AUGUST 2 • FOX SPORTS

Quarterback competition is nothing new to NFL veteran Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins will be joined by rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the quarterback room this season, but he's no stranger to these types...
AUGUST 2
Quarterback competition is nothing new to NFL veteran Kirk Cousins
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