Scott Kennedy

Dec 2, 2024 | si.com | Scott Kennedy

When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to $100-million guaranteed, they had visions of a short-term fix to the quarterback problems that have ailed the franchise for years. The Early returns were good. Atlanta jumped out to a 6-3 record, and Cousins had as many touchdown passes (17) as last year's starters Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke combined to throw in 2023.

Dec 2, 2024 | si.com | Scott Kennedy

After dropping their third-straight game on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons are entering must-win territory in their remaining five games. At minimum they must go 3-2 against their remaining schedule including being underdogs at the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The New York Giants are scheduled to come to Atlanta on December 22nd, and they’ll be without leading defensive player of the year candidate Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence exited Thanksgiving Day’s loss vs.

Nov 29, 2024 | si.com | Scott Kennedy

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Friday they have signed veteran kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad. NEWS: Falcons sign K Riley Patterson to practice squad, release S Dane Cruikshank— Amna (@amna__subhan) November 29, 2024Patterson is in his fourth year in the NFL after starting four years for the Memphis Tigers. He began his career in 2021 with the Detroit Lions where he went 13 for 14 (92.9%) with a long of 49 yards.

Nov 26, 2024 | foreignaffairs.com | Scott Kennedy

In late September, the Biden administration issued a draft rule that would ban Chinese connected and autonomous vehicles and their components from the U.S. market. This is one of the latest of many steps that U.S. policymakers have taken to protect the United States’ economic security. Under the first Trump administration, Washington placed restrictions on the telecom companies ZTE and Huawei.

Nov 22, 2024 | si.com | Scott Kennedy

When the Atlanta Falcons hired Raheem Morris in January to replace Arthur Smith, one of the biggest questions following the move was who would be his offensive coordinator. Morris cut his chops in the NFL as a defensive coordinator and coach, so getting the other side of the ball right was crucial to the 2024 season. The Falcons had made heavy investments into that side of the ball, and that was before dropping $100-million guaranteed and another No. 8 draft pick on the quarterback room.