FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — I am not going to lie, y'all. I was surprised when I pulled up some of your submissions for this week's Mailbox. I was fully expecting to see a handful of questions about the Falcons' defensive coordinator search. That's not really what I got.
Maybe its because the search is just getting started? Which, speaking of, you can follow along with all of the updates for said search right here on our defensive coordinator tracker. But I digress...
Your questions this week had a lot to do with roster construction and the way the Falcons account for certain players in their 2025 planning. So, let's get into it.
JC D. from Savannah
What is status of Bralen Trice and Demarcco Hellams? If they are OK and were worth drafting it is like having two free drafts picks cooking in. Why are they never mentioned?
Tori: They are never mentioned because they were never cleared to return to action during the 2024 season. There's really nothing more to say than that. There were thoughts towards the end of the season that maybe Hellams could come back, but that didn't end up panning out. So, there's that.
But also, I don't know what the 2025 season will hold for these two individuals once they are cleared. I can tell you the Falcons were hopeful about their 2024 seasons prior to their injuries. The coaching staff said a lot of good things about the two throughout training camp. They really liked the potential they saw. But can that potential be realized after a year away? How quickly can these two return to form? Or even impact the lineup? They both were well involved in the rotation leading into 2024, can they do so again in 2025?
There are just more questions than answers about Trice and Hellams at this point to feel confident one way or another about their potential impact.
David. H. from Marshalltown, Iowa
While the Falcons are on the hook for a lot of money for Kirk Cousins, I still think they are in good position. An experienced, solid backup and mentor for Penix for another season or a QB desperate team will inquire about a trade. Cousins, of course, will have a say in this. However, with him being a competitor and wanting to start in the NFL, there could be some leverage here for the Falcons to get a draft pick or player via trade and offset some debt. If you had to bet $5.00 on either scenario next season, which option do you most believe will happen?
Tori: First off, I am not a betting woman, David. But if I was (which I'm not lol) I would lean towards Cousins remaining on this roster in 2025, because its the easier scenario to accomplish. Hear me out.
I don't think it'll be as easy as some may think to work around Cousins' contract and the restraints it presents. Could there be a few teams hungry for a veteran quarterback this offseason? 100%, absolutely. But — and this is a big "but" — there are a lot of stars that have to align to make a move happen. For starters, and to your point, Cousins and his camp have to be OK with the move. He has to want to go to the place inquiring about him. With his no-trade clause, he holds power in this conversation, too. A lot of it. So, that's the first hurdle to jump through: Does Cousins want to go to X team?
If he does and waives his no-trade clause, the power then shifts back to the Falcons. What do they want for Cousins? And what is another team willing to give up for him? The Falcons should want draft capital. They lost a fifth-round pick in the tampering violation that included Cousins. And they sent a third rounder to New England for Matthew Judon. Draft capital would be important. As would offsetting how much money the Falcons would pay Cousins.
Without getting too in the weeds with contract talk, the best decision for the Falcons would be to trade Cousins after June 1 (in this hypothetical situation, of course). If that were the case, the Falcons would take on a dead money hit of $12.5 million with cap savings totaling $27.5 million, which is Cousins' guaranteed salary in 2025. Let's not even get into the fact that the team Cousins would hypothetically be traded to would have to take on his contract. Cousins is going to get paid, period. How are those funds allocated and is it worth it to the Falcons and Team X in question?
There are just so many variables in this discussion. So many hurdles to jump over. And in the end, is it worth it? Especially if the Falcons find themselves on the hook no matter what? That's why I tend to lean towards Cousins remaining on this roster in 2025. Call it the easy way out of answering the question, but its the path of least resistance. And it does make me feel better about the quarterback position if (God forbid) something happen to Michael Penix Jr.
But hey, my mind could always changed based on the right offer.
Michael S. from Calgary
You see a lot of GM's and coaches make short-term decisions for job security when they are on the hot seat - with questions about Terry Fontenot's job security, is there any concern of that here? I believe the formal term is a "lame duck season" and Falcons fans will be familiar with it as it took place right before we hired Terry.
Tori: That's always going to be a thought, Michael. You're talking about someone making decisions to save their job. This happens every year within multiple organizations. It's just the nature of things because as humans in this scenario, all you can realistically think about is getting through the next offseason if your seat is hot.
I will give it to Terry, though, he has always said the priority for him is building a "sustained winner." Now, have the Falcons done that yet? No. As Fontenot himself said, the Falcons have not won enough games during his tenure as general manager. But blowing things up is not realistic, and despite what some may think, I personally don't think things are as bad as they seem. I think the Falcons have work to do defensively, yes, but if Fontenot makes the right moves there? This thing could look and feel very difficult, without having to blow up the cap to do so. It helps that your would-be expensive playmakers like Drake London, Bijan Robinson and — now — Michael Penix Jr. are all on their rookie deals, too.
Join us as we take a look back on our favorite photos from the Atlanta Falcons' 2024-2025 season.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris travels from Los Angeles to Atlanta with his family on Saturday, February 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris poses for a photo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Monday, February 5, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the Bijan Robinson feature filmed in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 8, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Ray-Ray McCloud III poses for portraits in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 works out in the pool inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, April 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Matt Ryan poses for portraits for his retirement announcement inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons former quarterback Matt Ryan poses for portraits with team owner Arthur Blank in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the 2024 Draft Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 and his mom pose for a retail shoot at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
The 2024 Draft Pick Michael Penix Jr. poses for a portrait at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
The 2024 Draft Pick Michael Penix Jr. travels from Detroit during the 2024 Draft to the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 during OTAs at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King #32 during OTAs at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Final Auditions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, May 20, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, May 31, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud #34 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Monday June 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham #95 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Monday June 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Monday, June 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 poses for a photo during 2024 Creative Days at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Monday, June 10, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 during OTAs at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is interviewed in his office at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 looks at the new locker room at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 during strength and conditioning Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner #89 during the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 in a huddle during the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, August 5, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players during joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. (Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks out to the field before the Preseason Game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Friday, August 9, 2024. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 during a team visit to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Models pose during Sundays Retail Shoot at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Ga. on Tuesday August 20, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24, cornerback Dee Alford #20, safety Justin Simmons #31, safety Jessie Bates III #3, outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #0, and outside linebacker Matthew Judon #15 during the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 warms up before the Preseason Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 23, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kyle Hinton #68 in the tunnel before the Preseason Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 23, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes during the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 runs before the play during the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
The Halo Board during the Week 1 Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Photo by Todd Burandt/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 scores a touchdown during the Week 2 Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Team on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the Week 2 Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington #82 in the locker room prior to the Week 2 Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from the Dirty Birds Nest during the Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Bish/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players warm up before the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor during the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 tackle Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 during the Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 catches an interception during the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta Falcons)
TI performs prior to the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
Samuel L. Jackson during the Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank Ring of Honor ceremony during halftime of the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 in the locker room before the Week 3 Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 22, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 returns an interception for a touchdown during the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 speaks in the team huddle before the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 make a tackle during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 talks to wide receiver Drake London #5 during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 kicks a field goal during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 prepares in the locker room before the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris celebrates in the locker room after the win during the Week 4 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 29, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 celebrates in the locker room after the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Scenes from an Evening with Matt Ryan presented by Truist at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, September 30,2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 scores a game-winning touchdown during the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter of the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Fan in the Dirty Birds Nest during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks on during his Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime of the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 after the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
The Coin Toss before the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon #15 leads the huddle before the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 before the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
View of the field painted in the throwback diamond style end zones before the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 scores the game winning touchdown in over time during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 scores touchdown during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons huddle during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 arrives prior to the Week 6 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, October 13, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 poses for portraits for Angry Runs after winning in week six in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Scene setter image before the Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, October 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)
Big Boy poses during the OutKast retail shoot at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 runs for a touchdown during the third quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 in the locker room prior to the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Players take the field prior to during the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach of defense Jerry Gray poses for portraits for a feature in Studio B at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Nate Landman #53 prepare in the locker room before the Week 9 Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Portraits for Mifland collab in Studio A at Ticketmaster Studios inside the Atlanta Falcons headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, November 11, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #0 supports Future Farmers of America during the My Cause My Cleats initiative. Photos taken at Ticketmaster Studios in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Tuesday, November 26. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 during strength and conditioning workouts at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Players prepare to walk out prior to the Week 14 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, December 8, 2024. (Photo by Brad Rempel/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 walk out to warm ups before the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during the National Anthem before the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 celebrates a reception during the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 blocks a punt during the first quarter of the Week 15 Game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, December 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defense celebrates during the Week 16 Game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 intercepts the ball for a touchdown during the Week 16 Game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner #89 and Atlanta Falcons tight end Ross Dwelley #85 in the locker room before the Week 16 Game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 during the National Anthem before the Week 17 Game against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 huddle prior to the Week 17 Game against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 runs in for a touchdown during the Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 scores a touchdown during the Week 18 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 scores a touchdown during the Week 18 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 catches a touchdown pass during the Week 18 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
