Bound for Atlanta
The Falcons selected Branch in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 79th overall.
Branch (5-foot-9, 177 pounds) started two seasons at USC before transferring to Georgia in 2025, where he broke out with a career-best 81 catches for 811 yards and six TDs across 14 games. The 22-year-old lacks size but boasts quick twitch and tremendous speed (4.35 second 40-yard dash), meaning the most natural areas for him to contribute at the NFL-level may be the slot or in a gadget role, as well as potentially in the return game -- a skill set that nicely complements WRs Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus. The extent of Branch's role as a rookie may be notably determined by how much chemistry he's able to develop with dueling QBs Michael Penix (ACL) and Tua Tagovailoa this offseason. Branch was arrested Sunday and is facing misdemeanor charges.
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Locked in for 2026
Pitts signed his franchise tender with the Falcons for the 2026 season Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Avieon Terrell
Lands in Atlanta
The Falcons selected Terrell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 48th overall.
Bijan Robinson
Fifth-year option exercised
The Falcons picked up the fifth-year option of Robinson's rookie contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Signs tag, present for workouts
Pitts is present for the start of voluntary workouts Tuesday and is signing his franchise tag with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Brian Robinson Jr.
In line to sign with Atlanta
Robinson is expected to sign with the Falcons, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com and NFL reporter Jordan Schultz report.
Tua Tagovailoa
Puts pen to paper with Falcons
Tagovailoa officially signed his one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Falcons on Friday.
Michael Penix Jr.
GM confirms QB battle with Tua
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham confirmed Friday that the team is bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Penix (knee) for the starting quarterback role, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Could lose job to Tua?
Penix (knee) won't necessarily be Atlanta's starting quarterback once he's healthy, as new addition Tua Tagovailoa will get a real chance to earn the role, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Reaches agreement with Atlanta
Tagovailoa and the Falcons have reached an agreement on a one-year, $1.3 million contract, Jonathan Jones of CBSSports.com reports.
Jahan Dotson
Signing with Falcons
Dotson and the Falcons have reached agreement on a two-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.