Penix, a 24-year-old rookie who was drafted No. 8 overall last April, went 58-for-100 passing for 737 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions and one rushing score. He capped his season with a 312-yard, three-total-touchdown performance in a 44-38 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Falcons wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson were fined a combined $33,766 in Week 18 against the Panthers.
According to ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler, Wilks will interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their defensive coordinator opening next week. The 55-year-old also had a meeting set with the Indianapolis Colts for the same position. Longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks is interviewing for the #Falcons defensive coordinator job, per sources.
By the time overtime began between the Panthers and Falcons, Atlanta had already been eliminated from postseason contention with Tampa Bay’s victory over New Orleans. But Carolina was still able to spoil any good vibes Atlanta could’ve taken into the ...
The coaching upheaval throughout the NFL continued Saturday when the Falcons announced the dismissals of a pair of coaches: defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers. The moves came after Atlanta missed the postseason and with Lake having spent just one season in his new position.
The addition of offensive lineman Robert Hunt proved to be quite a valuable one for the Carolina Panthers in 2024. Conversely, the loss of Hunt—in the case of the Miami Dolphins—will have some value of its own.
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense.
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday in the wake of first-year head coach Raheem Morris offering sharp criticism of his defense's disappointing finish.
The Carolina Panthers absolutely need to supply Bryce Young with more surrounding talent, especially after the quarterback showed significant promise down the s
A concerning one at that, if he medicals come up clean, Morrison could be a top cornerback in the NFL within three years. He'll be 21 years old during the 2025 season, his dad played in the NFL and his film translates.
Sunday's matchup with the Washington Commanders is the Eagles' ninth for the NFC title since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970.
After firing Dennis Allen in November, New Orleans will likely pick from seven candidates to be the team's next head coach.