Early impact rookies: Damontae Kazee
The fifth-round draftee needs time to develop, but Atlanta seems like the perfect fit.
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2017 Schedule
11-5, 1st in NFC South
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NFL evaluators unfiltered on Falcons' draft class
Takkarist McKinley's "volcano personality" has flattered at least one NFL evaluator, who might even like him more than Vic Beasley Jr. coming out of college.
WWE's Booker T has tag-team partner in Falcons' Takk McKinley
Takkarist McKinley credits WWE wrestler Booker T, his grandmother's favorite, with inspiring him and helping keep him out of trouble.
Duke Riley: Falcons got 'one of best guys in draft'
Duke Riley speaks with Matt Moscona about his time at LSU, his emotions after being picked by the Falcons and about showing hometown kids that hard work is how you make it.
Falcons looking even faster on defense after first two picks
Dan Quinn vowed to build a fast, physical defense when he became Falcons coach, and he continued that effort through the first two days of the draft.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons C Alex Mack and FB Derrick Coleman serve meals to firefighters at Station 19 in the Highlands of Atlanta. Mack started the dinner by thanking the firefighters for the city's response to the fire that caused a portion of an I85 bridge to collapse in late March.
Falcons' Alex Mack (fibula) could barely walk but recovering well
After playing the Super Bowl with a fracture in his left fibula, Alex Mack needed a couple of weeks before he could move around comfortably.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
NFL sacks leader Vic Beasley Jr. talks about his focus going into the 2017 season.
Undrafted free agents should turn to Falcons' Taylor Gabriel for inspiration
That Atlanta placed a second-round tender on restricted free agent Taylor Gabriel shows that where a player is drafted doesn't determine success.
The Undefeated: Michael Vick's next chapter includes forgiving himself and guiding young athletes
The retired QB has started sports academies and is pushing his brand V7
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
The 21 undrafted rookies the Falcons agreed to terms with today.
Biggest post-draft concern for the Falcons
There are a few items on Atlanta's agenda after last weekend, but none more important than putting the crushing Super Bowl LI loss behind them.
Falcons' McKinley not facing fine for profanity
New Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley won't face punishment for his emotional outburst after being drafted.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed Falcons first round draft pick Takkarist McKinley won't be fined for using profanity on stage during a live draft night interview with Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. News first reported by NFL.com.
Mel Kiper gives Falcons' draft class B-minus
Mel Kiper Jr. praised the Falcons for drafting pass-rusher Takkarist McKinley to play opposite Vic Beasley Jr.
Falcons' 2017 draft: Kiper's grades, McShay's best pick, more
ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts recap the 2017 draft for the Atlanta Falcons, including Mel Kiper's draft grades, Todd McShay's favorite pick and more.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Undrafted Falcons OL Andreas Knappe (6-8, 312) from UConn spending his Sunday afternoon playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with his buddies back at home in Denmark. (Photo courtesy of @Jpppace2). Knappe will report May 11 for rookie minicamp.
Best and riskiest moves for the Falcons' 2017 draft class
Vaughn McClure breaks down the moves he liked and the moves that might not work out for the Falcons.
Falcons now must figure out who will be starting right guard
Sorting out the depth charts in the secondary, at running back and a guard will be interesting developments for the Falcons.
Sanu touched by fan letter (1:40)
Atlanta Falcons' 2017 draft picks: Analysis for every selection
Vaughn McClure breaks down the Atlanta Falcons' 2017 draft class.
Vote: How did the Falcons do in the draft?
It will be years before we can accurately assess the Falcons' 2017 rookie class, but it's time to weigh in on how well the team used its draft resources.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons bringing in Penn QB Alek Torgersen as an undrafted rookie. Matt Simms was practice squad QB last year.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons have agreed to a free agent contract with OT Andreas Knappe (6-8, 325) from Denmark, according to agent John Pace. Knappe, 26, started playing football six years ago and went on to play at UConn. Was a former indoor/outdoor archery champ in Denmark.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff talk about P Matt Bosher botching new teammate Duke Riley's school while reading the Falcons' third round selection at the draft. In fairness to Bosher, the card said Duke not LSU for Riley's school.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(26) | Takkarist McKinley | DE | UCLA |
| 3(11) | Duke Riley | ILB | LSU |
| 4(30) | Sean Harlow | C | Oregon State |
| 5(5) | Damontae Kazee | CB | San Diego State |
| 5(12) | Brian Hill | RB | Wyoming |
| 5(31) | Eric Saubert | TE | Drake |
2016 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 540 | 406 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 354 | 369 |
| New Orleans | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 469 | 454 |
| Carolina | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 369 | 402 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards295.33rd
Rushing Yards120.55th
Points For33.81st
Points Against25.427th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
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