Matt Urben

Detroit

Managing Editor, The Falcons Wire at USA Today

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts makes NFL.com's All-Rookie Team

1 week ago | thefalconswire.usatoday.com | Matt Urben

Over the last two years, the Atlanta Falcons have struggled to find an ideal complement for Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III. Richie Grant started next to Bates in 2023, then Justin Simmons replaced him last season. The Falcons did not bring Simmons back as a free agent, instead signing veteran Jordan Fuller and selecting Xavier Watts in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft. Atlanta also added versatile defensive back Billy Bowman in the fourth round.
NFL announces training camp reporting dates for Falcons rookies, veterans

1 week ago | thefalconswire.usatoday.com | Matt Urben

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the training camp reporting dates for all 32 teams ahead of the 2025 season. The Atlanta Falcons are one of just a handful of teams with the same reporting dates for rookies and veterans. All players are set to arrive on July 23, which is one day before the team's first open practice. The Falcons also have two joint practices scheduled with the Tennessee Titans on August 12 and 13.
NFL announces training camp reporting dates for Falcons rookies, veterans

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matt Urben

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the training camp reporting dates for all 32 teams ahead of the 2025 season. The Atlanta Falcons are one of just a handful of teams with the same reporting dates for rookies and veterans. All players are set to arrive on July 23, which is one day before the team's first open practice. The Falcons also have two joint practices scheduled with the Tennessee Titans on August 12 and 13.
NFL announces reporting dates for Seattle Seahawks 2025 training camp

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Urben

Rookies are scheduled to arrive at the team's practice facility in Renton, Washington on Tuesday, July 15. One week later, the veterans are set to arrive on Tuesday, July 22. The Seahawks will then hold their first training camp practice on Wednesday, July 23. It's no surprise that Seattle is having the rookie report early. The team's 11-player draft class is expected to contribute quite a bit this season. First-round pick Grey Zabel is a lock for the starting left guard job.
NFL announces reporting dates for Seattle Seahawks 2025 training camp

1 week ago | si.com | Matt Urben

The Seattle Seahawks have a lot to prove as they enter the second year of the Mike Macdonald era. Despite finishing last season with a respectable 10-7 record, the front office opted to shake things up, particularly on offense. With two new quarterbacks, a rookie starter at left guard and a handful of new skill position players, training camp will instrumental in helping this team build chemistry for the 2025 NFL season. Plus, the team's 11-player draft class will need some time to develop.
Seahawks' 2025 draft class completely snubbed from NFL.com's All-Rookie Team

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Urben

Instead, Filice went with Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Tyler Booker at one guard spot, and Jacksonville Jaguars third-round pick Wyatt Milum at the other. Emmanwori was passed over for the two starting safety spots in favor of Baltimore Ravens first-round pick Malaki Starks and Atlanta Falcons third-round pick Xavier Watts. We'll see if Seattle's rookies get the last laugh once the 2025 NFL season is all said and done. Training camp officially kicks off in July for all 32 teams.
Seahawks' 2025 draft class completely snubbed from NFL.com's All-Rookie Team

1 week ago | si.com | Matt Urben

The Seattle Seahawks left the 2025 NFL draft with 11 new players, including a few potential Day 1 starters and a handful of high-upside developmental prospects. The team's draft class was widely praised for its combination of value and need. In Round 1, the Seahawks landed versatile North Dakota offensive lineman Grey Zabel, who's projected to start at left guard this season. While he wasn't the flashiest pick, Zabel represents a healthy balance between drafting for need and value.
Kaden Elliss, Kyle Pitts among Falcons' top unrestricted free agents in 2026

1 week ago | thefalconswire.usatoday.com | Matt Urben

The Atlanta Falcons have made numerous changes to their roster throughout the 2025 NFL offseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Even though the team will kick off training camp next month, it's never too early to start looking ahead to next year. Several key players, including tight end Kyle Pitts, right tackle Kaleb McGary and linebacker Kaden Elliss, are set to become unrestricted free agents in 2026. In total, Atlanta has 26 players entering a contract year.
Kaden Elliss, Kyle Pitts among Falcons' top unrestricted free agents in 2026

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matt Urben

The Atlanta Falcons have made numerous changes to their roster throughout the 2025 NFL offseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Even though the team will kick off training camp next month, it's never too early to start looking ahead to next year. Several key players, including tight end Kyle Pitts, right tackle Kaleb McGary and linebacker Kaden Elliss, are set to become unrestricted free agents in 2026. In total, Atlanta has 26 players entering a contract year.
Pro Football Focus names Falcons' make-or-break player for 2025 season

1 week ago | thefalconswire.usatoday.com | Matt Urben

The Atlanta Falcons have helped those covering the league get through a long NFL offseason by consistently helping fuel trade speculation. The two names that kept coming up were quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts. While we're not ruling anything out just yet, it appears more likely than not that both players will remain in Atlanta this season. Cousins is simply too pricey to move due to his $40 million cap hit.