The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their offensive line by signing Matthew Cindric to their practice squad. This move comes just a day after the team lost offensive guard Andrew Stueber to the Cincinnati Bengals. Cindric, 25, played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, where he participated in 35 games and made 34 starts—17…
While the Notre Dame football team is on a break this weekend, fans of the Blue and Gold can enjoy watching former players shine in the NFL. This is especially true for rookie linebacker JD Bertrand, who made his first start on Thursday night for the Atlanta Falcons. Though Bertrand has had limited playing time…
“After leading the Atlanta Falcons to a thrilling 36-30 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback Kirk Cousins basked in the moment, surfing the crowd with the swagger of a player who just delivered the most productive game of his 13-year career. More importantly, Cousins looked strong and confident on his surgically repaired right Achilles,…
The Atlanta Falcons made a roster adjustment on their practice squad Tuesday, confirming the signing of linebacker Rashaan Evans. This move came just a day after reports surfaced about Evans joining the team. In exchange, the Falcons released defensive back Dane Cruikshank, who had been with the team since May. Cruikshank, standing at 6-foot-1 and…
The Atlanta Falcons’ already depleted linebacker corps faced another setback during their 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Linebacker Troy Andersen, who was having the best game of his young career, was assisted off the field after sustaining a knee injury on a special teams play late in the fourth quarter. Andersen…
The already banged-up Buccaneers faced more setbacks on Sunday, despite defeating the Eagles 33-16. With a quick turnaround for Thursday night’s game against the Falcons, it becomes increasingly challenging for injured players to recover in time. Second-year inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis, who has been sharing time with K.J. Britt, exited early in the game due…
The Falcons suffered a significant setback on Sunday when center Drew Dalman sustained an ankle injury. An MRI confirmed it as a high ankle sprain, and he was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. In response to Dalman’s absence, the Falcons made several roster adjustments on Tuesday, including…
The Atlanta Falcons have added another former Chicago Bears player to their roster, signing 30-year-old quarterback Nathan Peterman. According to the team’s transaction wire from September 3, the Falcons brought Peterman onto their practice squad on Tuesday, making him their No. 3 quarterback behind veteran starter Kirk Cousins and rookie backup Michael Penix Jr. Peterman…
Desmond Ridder’s attempt to secure a spot with a new NFL team seems to be falling short. The Arizona Cardinals are releasing Ridder after he lost the backup quarterback position to Clayton Tune, as reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Tune, a fifth-round draft pick by the Cardinals last year, had the edge in the…
After missing out on former New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon, the Chicago Bears are still exploring significant options to boost their pass rush. Bears GM Ryan Poles was reportedly one of several executives eyeing Judon, who ultimately was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. While the deal for Judon didn’t come through—more on that…