The Falcons kicked off the last free agency cycle with a bang, inking Jessie Bates, David Onyemata and Kaden Elliss to deals as the bell rang. Terry Fontenot did it even bigger this year, agreeing in principle to a four-year, $180 million contract with Kirk Cousins.
Another year, another 7-10 season for the Falcons. That’s now three in a row, but despite the results, it does feel as if this team is closer to their ultimate goal of being contenders than they were in the previous two seasons.
Hollins was able to walk off the field under his own power in the first quarter, and Elliss is questionable to return. The Falcons got off to a good start against the Saints on Sunday, with two exceptions: Wide receiver Mack Hollins went down with an injury, as did Kaden Elliss.
Elliss was not playing around on this tackle. During the second quarter of Falcons vs. Lions, Kaden Elliss made his presence felt on the field. For Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, I mean that quite literally.
After three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, inside linebacker Mykal Walker has a new home. The Las Vegas Raiders have announced that they have signed Walker to the practice squad.
On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons welcomed the new-look Green Bay Packers to town and were able to win by a score of 25-24 in large part thanks to a strong showing by the defense.
The Falcons participated in free agency without financial limitations for the first time since the new regime took over in Atlanta, and boy did they spend.
For the first time since the new regime took over in Atlanta, the Falcons were able to participate in free agency without financial limitations. Following two seasons of cap restraints, Terry Fontenot took on a mountain of dead money to come out the other side this offseason with a somewhat clean slate.
There are plenty of candidates for the Atlanta Falcons biggest move this offseason. Safety Jessie Bates III? The player many expect to make a Day 1 impact and entering the prime of his career. But what about defensive end Calais Campbell?
The Falcons feature a pair of exciting linebackers. Troy Andersen is an athletic marvel that could potentially become one of the best players at his position if the game slows down between the ears.
The Falcons are relying on a haul of free agents to lift the team out of its funk. Some are established veterans, while others are looking to cement themselves among the best in the business.
The 2023 roster features a ton of new faces. Following offseasons where the front office was financially limited, the Falcons could finally participate in free agency with no salary cap restraints.
The Atlanta Falcons could be in for severe struggles this upcoming season if their linebacker unit doesn’t outperform its 2022 production. Pro Football Focus ranked the Falcons’ linebackers as the fifth-worst in the entire NFL entering the 2023 season.
Fresh off a breakout campaign, Elliss might be in for another, per NFL.com. Consider the constellation of potential breakout stars on this Falcons team.
The Falcons completely overhauled the defense, adding big ticket free agents at all three levels. Jessie Bates and David Onyemata were the additions on
It's been some four years since linebacker Kaden Elliss first walked into the New Orleans Saints' facilities as a seventh-round pick out of Idaho. Faced with climbing the hill of being a late selection from an FCS school, Elliss arrived in New Orleans with something to prove ...
The Falcons, Panthers and Saints will try to supplant the Buccaneers atop the NFC South this season. Here are four players -- one for each team -- who should make big leaps and play key roles.
One of the biggest losses of the New Orleans Saints offseason was the departure of seventh-round linebacker Kaden Elliss to the Atlanta Falcons. While he only had one year of opportunity to display his talents on defense, the loss of potential that came with his leaving is clear.
The Atlanta Falcons entered the offseason with a ton of cap space. Only the Chicago Bears had more, meaning that Atlanta would be able to throw their weight around when it came to free agency.
Ellis will now join David Onyemata in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons have scooped up another key player from the Saints. The New Orleans Saints will be without LB Kaden Elliss next season.
NFC teams are coveting Saints defensive free agents and signing them away from New Orleans. Former 2018 first-round pick Marcus Davenport will sign a 1-year,
The Atlanta Falcons are signing LB Kaden Elliss, according to Ian Rapoport. Elliss, 27, was selected in the 7th round of the 2019 draft by the Saints. He played out his four-year, $2.6 million rookie contract in New Orleans before becoming an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
In 2021, the New Orleans Saints had a versatile and athletic set of linebackers that helped lead a defense that ranked near the top of the NFL in most every category.
The linebacker made a massive jump in 2022. Featuring Pete Werner and Demario Davis, the New Orleans Saints linebacker core was projected to be one of the best in the league last season.
The New Orleans Saints lost three linebackers during the 2021 offseason. The biggest loss was the release of LB Kwon Alexander, who teamed with All-Pro Demario Davis to help make this defense one of the league's best units down the stretch of last year.
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