Matt Urben

Detroit

Managing Editor, The Falcons Wire at USA Today

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How much salary cap space do Falcons have ahead of 2025 NFL draft?

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

The 2025 NFL draft is fast approaching and the Atlanta Falcons must find a few impact players if they're going to get better next season. The team was unable to make a major splash in free agency, instead filling holes with affordable free agents and re-signing a few depth players on defense. The Falcons aren't in great shape with the salary cap, mostly due to Kirk Cousins' disaster of a contract that he signed in 2024.
Falcons land another Georgia EDGE prospect in new 2025 NFL mock draft

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

If the Atlanta Falcons don't select an edge rusher in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, fans might finally lose their minds. The team continues to finish near the bottom of the league in sacks each year, ranking 31st last season with 31 total. The Falcons have heavily invested in their offense over the last four drafts while largely neglecting their defense. General manager Terry Fontenot has yet to select an offensive player in the first round since taking the job in 2021.
PFN lists Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker as potential trade candidate

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Urben

On the flip side, this year's draft class has some potential stars at the running back position. If someone like Boise State's Ashton Jeanty is available when Seattle is on the clock at pick No. 18, it could be tempting. However, even Jeanty would likely struggle to find room behind the Seahawks' current offensive line. After the draft, we will have a much better idea of which players could be worth exploring trades for.
PFN lists Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker as potential trade candidate

1 week ago | si.com | Matt Urben

The Seattle Seahawks have some shiny new pieces on offense, but their offensive line has arguably gotten worse since the season ended. The ground game was unimpressive as a whole in 2024, and the offensive line clearly played a role in that. Perhaps with a few additions to the offensive line in the 2025 NFL draft, the Seahawks can get their running game back on track.
Steelers, Saints suggested as landing spots for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins

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

As we close in on the 2025 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons are sitting tight with quarterback Kirk Cousins. The 36-year-old remains on the roster but a draft night trade isn't totally out of the question. With teams waiting on Aaron Rodgers to decide his future, Cousins' market is in decent shape. If the Falcons can get one of the QB-needy teams to give up a mid-to-late pick for Cousins in 2025, they could use it to add some much-needed depth.
Falcons legend to announce team's picks on Day 2 of 2025 NFL draft

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

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for their fifth draft under general Terry Fontenot, which kicks off one week from today in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On Day 2 of the draft, each team will have a current or former player announce their pick. ESPN's Adam Schefter announced which players will be making the Day 2 selections for each team.The Falcons will call upon former first-round pick Keith Brooking to announce their second-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft.
Who did the Falcons get in Dane Brugler's seven-round mock draft?

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

The Atlanta Falcons made some progress last season but still missed the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. Now that they have their quarterback of the future in place and an offense loaded with weapons, the Falcons just need to find a few impact players on defense. The 2025 NFL draft is basically the team's last shot to add talent before the season begins, and with just five total picks, Atlanta needs to make each one count.
Falcons host Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams on final day for draft visits

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

Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams, a projected first-round pick, visited with the Falcons on WednesdayOn Wednesday, the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their pre-draft visits by hosting Georgia linebacker Mykel Williams. The projected first-round pick should firmly be on the Falcons' radar due to their glaring need for an edge rusher. Williams posted a picture from outside of the team facility on his Instagram account.
Falcons host Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams on final day for draft visits

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

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their pre-draft visits by hosting a few more prospects, including Georgia linebacker Mykel Williams. The projected first-round pick should firmly be on the Falcons' radar due to their glaring need for an edge rusher. Williams posted a picture from outside of the team facility on his Instagram account. It's interesting that the team waited until the final day for pre-draft visits to bring in the former Bulldog.
New Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp gets rousing welcome from Seattle crowd

1 week ago | si.com | Matt Urben

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping their wild offseason pays off with a playoff appearance in 2025. Despite finishing with 10 wins last season, general manager John Schneider made sweeping changes on offense. The team brought in quarterback Sam Darnold to replace Geno Smith and signed veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp to replace DK Metcalf. Both players have something to prove after the way last season ended.