Former Falcons free-agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is reuniting with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Pittsburgh on a one-year deal, per source.

Caleb Williams is the face of a stacked rookie QB class so what should we expect?

Well, it's not C.J. Stroud but it's not really Bryce Young either.

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The Atlanta Falcons — who signed QB Kirk Cousins during free agency and then selected QB Michael Penix during the draft — put in a waiver claim this week for former Patriots and Jaguars QB Nathan Rourke, who was awarded to the New York Giants, per source.

This week, we're celebrating our 2024 Lifetime Achievement recipient, Arthur M. Blank 🥂

Blank transformed the Falcons, launched Atlanta United, and built a world-class stadium, all with an unwavering focus on the fans 🏈⚽
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They certainly didn't pull any punches.

During the roast of Tom Brady, everything from his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, Spygate, Deflategate and Brady's relationship with Alex Guerrero were on the table.

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From my interview with Lando ahead of this weekend's Miami GP. Think it might be time for us to see this in action!

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This was a great convo. Pérez has a fascinating background in the context of #ATLUTD - having been a head coach of youth players during the Galacticos era at Real Madrid, to then going and writing the coaching handbook for US Soccer, to being an interim HC in MLS. We talk about…

Ranking the Falcons UDFA pickups, including a wide receiver with the fastest 10-yard split I've ever seen.
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This the 2nd time the Falcons have drafted a left-handed QB named Michael in the 1st round while having a 35-year old veteran QB.

Here's a fun text from April 20 that I ignored:

'Matt...Falcons down to three: Murphy, Turner...and Penix!'

Safe to say, wish I'd taken that one more seriously. My bad, anonymous source.

Atlanta Falcons post-draft depth chart, starting with, you guessed it, more quarterback talk.

'We went from a time of uncertainty in January to we feel really good for a minimum of five years.'

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Falcons called every team from No. 9 to No. 32 trying to get back into first round, Terry Fontenot said.

Now that the NFL Draft is over, rosters are largely set pre-training camps.

Which means it's an opportunity for fresh power rankings.

The Bears rose and the Falcons slid, writes Josh Kendall. And everyone's still looking up at the Chiefs.

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Really well done story here by Max.

NFL GMs extend careers by finding steals and draft diamonds, often deeper into the later rounds.

Where did your favorite team find the best value in its 2024 NFL Draft class?

Our beat writers have their picks ⤵️

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The NFL Draft is over, so it's time so revisit and assess everyone's progress after their rookie additions.

The Bears are on the rise, the Falcons take a slide and the Chiefs still reign.

Josh Kendall has your post-draft power rankings ⤵️
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Falcons assistant GM Kyle Smith on the bottom line on taking Penix: 'This is the first year that we were sitting at our (first-round) pick and there was a quarterback that we felt like was the guy. We’re staring down the barrel at a player that we feel like could be that guy.'

Falcons assistant GM Kyle Smith on the quarterback plan: 'Now we feel really good for five years minimum that we don’t have to worry about that position' which was the goal

Chris Lindstrom: 'He’s phenomenal. The energy that coach brings every single day is amazing. He’s fun to be around and then the mindset of attacking every single day. I can’t wait for this year.'

Chris Lindstrom on Kirk Cousins: 'It’s been phenomenal. It feels like he’s been here for years. You hear stories about how great a professional he is, but then when you watch the way the guy works, it’s been remarkable. You couldn’t ask for anything more.'