Daniel Flick

2 days ago | si.com | Daniel Flick

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Chris Lindstrom stood at the end of a long line of Atlanta Falcons offensive linemen, his helmet resting in the fingertips of his right hand and his face sporting a smile fit for a sunny June day. The 28-year-old Lindstrom struck up a conversation with 33-year-old tackle Jake Matthews and watched from the background as Atlanta worked through what head coach Raheem Morris dubbed a "young guy period."Six years ago, Lindstrom would've been on the field.

4 days ago | si.com | Daniel Flick

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering Year 14 in the NFL, but he still has several ties to his debut season with the now-Washington Commanders in 2012. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is one. Long-time NFL quarterback Rex Grossman is another. Grossman was Washington's third-string signal caller behind Cousins and Robert Griffin III from 2012-13. He saw Cousins's first start and first eight professional appearances.

5 days ago | si.com | Daniel Flick

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Kaden Elliss remembers drawing up plays with his brothers to play two-on-two football in the backyard. Elliss has the voice of former New Orleans Saints teammate and nine-year veteran Craig Robertson in his mind, reminding him football is a kid's game and to never lose his joy. But Elliss is no longer a kid.

6 days ago | si.com | Daniel Flick

Prior to signing with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander gave the Atlanta Falcons a look. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler said Friday on NFL Live that Alexander, who penned a one-year, $4 million deal with $2 million in incentives, considered the Falcons and Miami Dolphins before joining the Ravens. "There were some other teams involved," Fowler said.

1 week ago | si.com | Daniel Flick

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Sacks are often the most discussed number when evaluating pass rushers. But for Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie, two others offer an explanation for, at least partially, why his 14.5-career sack count isn't higher. Entering his fourth NFL season, Ebiketie has played under four defensive coordinators and three position coaches. He'll experience a professional first this season: having the same outside linebackers coach as he did the year prior.