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QB Kirk Cousins leaving Vikings for 4-year deal with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have finally solved their franchise quarterback issues. The club agreed to terms on a four-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Cousins’ deal is worth $180 million ($45 million per season), including $100 […]
Continue reading2024 NFL free agency: Fantasy football impact of signings and trades
ESPN Fantasy writers Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza and Eric Moody offer their insights into what each move means for a player’s fantasy value in 2024. Kirk Cousins signs with the Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Impact: Positive The Falcons’ offense just keeps getting more interesting this offseason, as after the hiring of coach Raheem […]
Continue readingHow Kirk Cousins’ contract affects Falcons, Vikings, Bears
ATLANTA — Quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t won many playoff games in his career (1-3), but he’s done well in landing lucrative deals. Cousins’ latest is a four-year, $180 million contract — including $100 million guaranteed — with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After making over $230 million during his time with the […]
Continue readingFalcons need to settle QB question as free agency looms
Another year, a new coaching staff and so many of the same questions around how the Atlanta Falcons will handle free agency and the reshaping of the roster. This isn’t to say Atlanta’s roster isn’t improved from when general manager Terry Fontenot and former head coach Arthur Smith took over in January 2021. It is. […]
Continue reading32 NFL players who need a change of scenery this offseason
More Teams. More Games. The “Get Up” crew examines the potential quarterback options for the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. (1:36) There’s nothing wrong with change. Some of the NFL’s best players have had their careers jump-started by switching franchises. Both sides can benefit from these changes, whether it be players who excel in new schemes […]
Continue readingFalcons set to explore options at quarterback
Whether that’s through the draft, free agency or a trade, general manager Terry Fontenot and new head coach Raheem Morris have been steadfast in their desire to improve their roster at the premier position in the sport. How it shakes out will start to develop in Indianapolis at this week’s NFL combine. Teams will be […]
Continue reading2024 NFL predictions: Early Super Bowl 2025 picks, MVP, breakouts
More Teams. More Games. Mahomes on Chiefs’ three-peat: ‘We’re doing it’ Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expresses his gratitude to fans at the team’s Super Bowl parade before assuring them the team will three-peat. (0:18) The Kansas City Chiefs were crowned the Super Bowl LVIII champions Sunday night, which means it is now officially the 2024 […]
Continue readingFalcons OC Zac Robinson says all quarterback options ‘on the table’
“Whether it’s a pocket guy, whether it’s a guy that can move around a little bit, we’re just looking for the best guy that we can do,” Robinson said during his introductory news conference Wednesday. “Certainly know the guys that are here, we’re evaluating everybody, so Taylor [Heinicke] and Desmond [Ridder], we’re looking at those […]
Continue readingEarly NFL power rankings 2024: Where do Chiefs, 49ers land?
More Teams. More Games. Domonique Foxworth weighs in on the pros and cons of Caleb Williams being drafted by either the Bears or Commanders. (1:09) Welcome to the first edition of the 2024 NFL Power Rankings. After the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, we are now looking ahead […]
Continue readingHow the Falcons’ Matthew Bergeron learned a new position as a rookie
Bergeron played tackle throughout his career at Syracuse. At a Senior Bowl practice, he took a few snaps at guard, beginning what became a positional transition after the Atlanta Falcons drafted him in April. He knew it was going to be a different expectation of pacing and learning. After Matt Hennessy got injured early in […]
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