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Former Falcons first-round draft pick announces retirement from NFL
On Sunday, former Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons. Neal was selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Florida. The 29-year-ol
Falcons Projected to Add 'Missing' WR Piece Early in 2025 NFL Draft
Pro Football & Sports Network's Joe DeLeone predicted the Atlanta Falcons to target a wide receiver early in the 2025 NFL draft.
Atlanta Falcons Star Shocks Everybody By Announcing His Retirement At Age 29
Neal, a 17th-overall pick by Atlanta in 2016, started 14 games as a rookie and helped the team reach the Super Bowl, which they blew after going ahead 28-3 against the New England Patriots. He was a Pro Bowler in 2017 after a season in which he registered 116 tackles but only played four games across 2018 and 2019 because of injury.
How much cap space do Falcons have after NFL's projected increase?
Cousins’ uncertain future and monster contract could hinder Atlanta’s offseason options in 2025. Fortunately, the NFL is raising the salary cap. “The league provided clubs a projected salary cap range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million per club for the 2025 season,” wrote NFL.com’s Kevin Patra.
NFL Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons 3-round 2025 projection before NFL free agency begins
The Atlanta Falcons should go heavy on defense when it comes to their 2025 NFL Draft plans.
Falcons land NCAA sacks leader in new 2025 NFL mock draft
NFL draft is over two months away but the scouting combine kicks off next week in Indianapolis. The Atlanta Falcons have several needs to address during the offseason and the draft will be their best opportunity to find affordable talent.
Former FSU Football standout projected to land with Arizona Cardinals in NFL free agency
With Arizona in need of a pass rusher, could a reunion with Jonathan Gannon bring the former FSU star to the Cardinals?

Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team

Former Falcons Pro Bowl DB officially announces retirement
The Falcons watched one of their past draft picks call it a career: Keanu Neal, who starred for Atlanta's NFC title winning ...
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Former Falcons safety Keanu Neal announces retirement from NFL after eight seasons
Ex-Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal announced on social media that he is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons.
Falcons Named Best Fit for Projected $58 Million CB
On Feb. 20, USA Today's Tyler Dragon named the Falcons the best fit for Reed in NFL free agency. "Reed is in his prime at 28 years old. The corner is a bit undersized at 5'9'' but has good coverage ...
Keanu Neal Retires After 8 NFL Seasons; Pro Bowl Safety Played for Falcons, Cowboys
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NFL analyst recommends Falcons extend star wide receiver
Both players will be eligible for a fifth-year option — London’s coming in 2026 and Robinson’s in 2027 — and the team will ...
Former NFL Pro Bowler Announces Retirement
After spending three seasons in college with the Florida Gators, Neal was selected with the No. 17 pick in the 2016 NFL draft by the Falcons. He spent five seasons in Atlanta, making his first and ...
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Pace Academy hires for Falcons linebacker as football coach
Pace Academy announced former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon as its head football coach Friday. Weatherspoon was a 2010 first-round NFL Draft pick who played six seasons with Falcons and ...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Graded Higher than Shedeur Sanders by NFL Draft Expert
Despite missing the playoffs, their feelings proved accurate, as they'll pick 15th this April.Head coach Raheem Morris and ...