Back in Sunday's game

Desmond Ridder

QB | ATL

Mar 29
11:13am

Named starting quarterback

Head coach Arthur Smith announced Tuesday that Ridder will be the Falcons' starting quarterback to begin the 2023 campaign, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Scotty Miller

WR | ATL

Mar 28
2:58pm

Headed to Atlanta

Miller is slated to sign a one-year deal with the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mack Hollins

WR | ATL

Mar 19
7:03pm

Lands in Atlanta

Hollins agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor Heinicke

QB | ATL

Mar 16
12:43pm

Prepping for backup role

Heinicke said his goal is to be "the best backup I can" behind fellow Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. "They drafted [Ridder] high for a reason," Heinicke added Thursday afternoon.

Desmond Ridder

QB | ATL

Mar 14
10:54am

Still viewed as Falcons' starter

Despite the Falcons' reported signing of Taylor Heinicke, Ridder is still expected to enter training camp as the starting quarterback, ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports.

Taylor Heinicke

QB | ATL

Mar 14
6:25am

Linking up with Atlanta

The Falcons are slated to sign Heinicke to a two-year contract, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Jessie Bates III

DB | ATL

Mar 13
1:40pm

Headed to Atlanta

Bates is in line to sign with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jonnu Smith

TE | ATL

Mar 13
8:32am

Headed to Falcons

The Patriots are slated to trade Smith to the Falcons in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kyle Pitts

TE | ATL

Jan 30
8:18am

Rehab progressing on schedule

Falcons tight end coach Justin Peele said Monday that Pitts (knee) is "on schedule" in his recovery, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Younghoe Koo

K | ATL

Jan 10
9:48am

Perfect in Week 18 win

Koo went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 on point-after tries during Sunday's 30-17 win versus the Buccaneers.