Daniel Flick

Raheem Morris acknowledged he's been at pro days for several high-profile edges & tackles. Morris said the Falcons still need pass rush help, but it's not a guarantee they'll be able to add it in the first round. "You don't necessarily control the draft."https://t.co/v8JzP6qNv7

RT @pos_josh: Special guest at game two of the doubleheader. The giant among us all, @ByDanielFlick. https://t.co/SCSEUYv6AP

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The Falcons have re-signed cornerback Dee Alford, the team announced Monday.

The Falcons' 2022 defensive draftees -- Ebiketie, Andersen, Malone -- have played under new DCs each season. Raheem Morris agrees with me: it's hurt their growth. "That's definitely going to set them back a little bit & make them play a little catch up."https://t.co/aR4OuFK8jW

Falcons owner Arthur Blank: "Pretty obvious to everybody" that Atlanta will emphasize defense in the 2025 NFL draft. https://t.co/PNGi5oVtNX

RT @NFL: Julio Jones has announced his retirement after 13 seasons. https://t.co/zqzAvUvazH

The Falcons are 25th in total money spent & 27th in avg per-year salary so far this free agency, per OverTheCap. Atlanta expected a quieter spring & is pleased w/ its haul. "I feel we did a really good job," owner Arthur Blank said. "As much as we could."https://t.co/aU5LwzAQlg

RT @Jordan_Reid: Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku is one name that multiple teams are very high on. A potential candidate in Round 1…

Full Falcons schedule for first phase of offseason workouts: https://t.co/kw3JxMIlfd

Raheem Morris publicly discussed Jimmy Lake's firing for the first time since his statement in the initial release. "We didn't play well enough. It's a production-based business & as you go through your process, the communication wasn't all the way right."https://t.co/wf0mc4GwXF

Clark Phillips III isn't a stranger to nickel corner, though the Falcons have used him primarily on the outside through his first two seasons. Raheem Morris said Atlanta plans to add to its CB room moving forward, but Phillips will get a crack at nickel. https://t.co/G9jercgeq6

Terry Fontenot is the third general manager/top exec in Falcons history to have four consecutive losing seasons. He’d be the only one w/ five straight if Atlanta is under .500 again in 2025. Arthur Blank wants sustained leadership — as long as it wins. https://t.co/sDMG8EO4zC

Here's the start dates for the Falcons' early-summer schedule. Big day for Kirk Cousins, if he's still on the roster: June 9, mandatory minicamp. https://t.co/3Hwr2xMsOp

Arthur Blank speaking now, says the Falcons' draft emphasis will be on the defensive side of the ball.

Falcons continue to be comfortable w/ Kirk Cousins as their backup, & Raheem Morris believes they can soothe any tensions if needed. "This is one of the situations we can resolve if we have to." But Atlanta won't keep Cousins hostage if opportunity comes.https://t.co/Og1ylP8orn

This ought to make Michael Penix Jr. happy -- the Falcons lost his final two starts in overtime, and the offense didn't get to touch the ball in either.

Dianna Russini @DMRussini

The NFL’s owners have passed a rule change that will allow both teams to possess the ball in overtime during the regular season, per source. The overtime period will remain just 10 minutes.