KEVIN KING NEWS

Bryce Young accounts for 5 TDs as Panthers beat Falcons 44-38 in OT. Atlanta misses playoffs again

Bryce Young passed for three touchdowns, ran for two scores and led a 70-yard drive capped by Miles Sanders’ 1-yard TD run on the opening possession of overtime to give the Carolin...

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Week 18 King (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact After missing Week 17, King will be back in the lineup for Sunday's important game against Carolina, as Atlanta fights for the NFC South title. As a reserve cornerback and special teams contributor, King has registered 10 tackles (six solo), two pass breakups and one fumble recovery across 15 appearances this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons are in good hands at QB, but making the playoffs may have to wait

Two games into the Michael Penix Jr. era, it’s clear the Atlanta Falcons are in good hands at quarterback

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Week 17 King (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The veteran cornerback from Washington likely sustained a concussion in the Falcons' Week 16 win over the Giants and was unable to practice all week, making it no surprise that he's unavailable for Week 17. King must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to return for Atlanta's Week 18 divisional matchup against the Panthers.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13

Rookie Tarheeb Still returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown, his second pick of the game and one of four thrown by Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins as the Los Angeles Ch...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons

The Los Angeles Chargers are missing top running back J

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return in Week 11 King (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact King was hurt in the first quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return after entering concussion protocol. The veteran cornerback was then ruled out early in the second quarter. King's absence further depletes a Falcons secondary that entered Sunday already without fellow cornerbacks Dee Alford (hamstring), Antonio Hamilton (pectoral) and Mike Hughes (neck). Richie Grant has entered Sunday in King's stead.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols King (head) has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact King sustained a head injury during the Falcons' first defensive series of Sunday's game. While King is being evaluated for a concussion, safety Richie Grant will fill in at corner alongside starter A.J. Terrell.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Carter placed on IR, Kevin King signed to roster The Falcons announced Saturday that cornerback Natrone Brooks and defensive lineman Demone Harris are their standard practice squad elevatio...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons release cornerback Kevin King Team has a spot open to activate inside linebacker Nate Landman, who was on injured reserve and had his 21-day return-to-play window activat...

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • AJC.COM

Falcons release CB Kevin King The Atlanta Falcons announced the move ahead of their trip to play the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Gets opportunity King signed with the Falcons' active roster from their practice squad Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact King was elevated from the practice squad for a Week 1 loss to the Steelers but reverted to the practice squad. This move will make him a permanent part of the Falcons' active roster, barring him getting released. He'll likely be tasked with bolstering the Falcons' depth in the secondary, as well as chipping in on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Atlanta The Falcons released King on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact King worked with the second-team defense in multiple positions during training camp and made a splash during the preseason, but the Falcons kept only five cornerbacks on their initial 53-man roster. Falcons assistant defensive coach Jerry Gray was the secondary coach in Green Bay when King was at his peak, so despite getting cut, it's possible King's familiarity with the coaching staff helps him secure a practice squad deal if he doesn't get a contract elsewhere.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons CB Kevin King denies Travis Etienne Jr. any access to sideline avenue for potential TD Falcons CB Kevin King denies Travis Etienne Jr. any access to sideline avenue for potential TD.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

'OK, now this feel like home': Cornerback Kevin King reflects on return to NFL field after 2 years away After two years away from an NFL field, cornerback Kevin King is attempting his comeback with the Falcons.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Makes impact in preseason opener King recorded three tackles (two solo), a forced fumble, two pass defenses and an interception during Sunday's 20-13 preseason loss to the Dolphins.

Impact King is trying to revitalize his career and took a big step toward securing a roster spot during his first appearance in a Falcons' uniform. The 2017 second-round pick started 42 games for the Packers across five seasons but hasn't played since 2021 due to multiple devastating injuries. Atlanta has been rumored to be interested in the remaining free-agent CBs, but if King continues to play at this level, he may put those notions to rest.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Kevin King is trying to resurrect his NFL career MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - It’s been a long road back for Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King. After be...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kevin King jumps route for 29-yard INT in CB's first game action in 30 months In his first game action in over 30 months, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King jumps a route for a 29-yard interception against Miami Dol...

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Working with second team King is working with the second-team defense to start training camp, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact King started 42 games for the Packers in five years but hasn't played since 2021 due to multiple devastating injuries. It looks like the 2017 second-round pick is getting a chance to prove he's worth a roster spot, but Kendall added that the Falcons may still be in the market for a free-agent cornerback, mentioning Xavien Howard, Stephon Gilmore, Adoree' Jackson and J.C. Jackson are all still available.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons again add depth at cornerback by signing Kevin King

The Atlanta Falcons continued to bolster their cornerback depth by signing Kevin King, who started 42 games over five seasons with Green Bay

APRIL 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs on with Atlanta King signed with the Falcons on Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact King, who sat out the 2022 season for personal reasons and then missed 2023 due to a torn Achilles that sustained during an offseason workout, will now look to secure a role in the Falcons' secondary after last seeing game action in 2021 with the Packers. During that campaign, the 2017 second-rounder recorded 29 tackles and a pick in 10 regular-season outings (six of which were starts).

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cap concerns limit Packers' options heading into free agency

The Green Bay Packers can breathe a little easier heading into free agency now that MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said he plans to return

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2021 in photos: Kevin King Check out photos of Green Bay Packers CB Kevin King from the 2021 season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Limited to 10 appearances in 2021 King recorded 29 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups and one interception across 10 appearances in 2021.

Impact King played out the 2021 campaign on a one-year, $5 million contract, and while he still had a role in Green Bay's defensive backfield, he saw a major reduction in playing time from the season prior following the additions of rookie first-round pick Eric Stokes and free-agent pickup Rasul Douglas. Now headed for free agency, King could be bound for a change of scenery for the first time in his career.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE