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Impresses in Atlanta Gonzalez made 19 of 22 field-goal attempts and 17 of 18 point-after tries across nine regular-season games with the Falcons in 2025.

Impact The 30-year-old from Arizona State was picked up by the Falcons in early November and operated as the team's top kicker for the remainder of the season. Gonzalez was reliable and converted on 86.4 percent of his field-goal attempts, with two of his three misses coming from beyond 50 yards. Set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason, Gonzalez will likely be a candidate to return to Atlanta following a strong finish to the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

James Pearce Jr. Receives NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month James Pearce Jr.'s outstanding December performance earned him NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors. Take a look back at these photos th...

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Catches eight passes in 2025 Woerner caught eight of nine targets for 48 yards across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Despite operating as the Falcons' No. 2 tight end and logging a career-high 562 offensive snaps, the 28-year-old was targeted just nine times this season. Woerner's high snap count was largely a byproduct of Atlanta running the second-highest percentage of plays out of 12-personell (38.2 percent) in the NFL, as he was primarily used as a blocker. He remains under contract through the 2026 season, and with Kyle Pitts set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Woerner could compete for the Falcons' top TE spot next year.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Stunning NFL firing just cleared the way for Falcons fans' dream coaching hire The Atlanta Falcons' entire head coaching search was just flipped upside down by Mike McDaniel's firing.

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Minimal output in reserve role Washington caught six of 14 targets for 94 yards across seven regular-season games in 2025.

Impact After being limited primarily to special-teams work during his rookie campaign (47 special-teams snaps and nine on offense), Washington logged a career-high 180 offensive snaps in 2025. Across his first two NFL seasons, the Illinois product has caught seven of 16 targets for 108 yards while operating as a depth piece in the Falcons' wide receiver room. Washington remains under contract through the 2027 season and is expected to retain a similar role for Atlanta next year.

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Minimal offensive work in 2025 Carter rushed nine times for 60 yards across seven regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Carter, an undrafted rookie from Michigan State, was active for just seven games this season, as he was buried behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier in the Falcons' backfield. Seven of Carter's nine carries on the season came in the Week 3 loss to the Panthers, a game in which Atlanta was shutout. With Allgeier set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Carter could have the opportunity to compete for the Falcons' No. 2 running back role ahead of the 2026 season.

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James Pearce Jr. named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Pearce's 10.5 sacks are the most by a rookie since Micah Parsons' 13.5 in 2021.

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Plays depth role in Atlanta Drummond caught seven of 11 targets for 42 yards across nine regular-season games in 2025. Additionally, he accumulated 110 kick return yards.

Impact Prior to his 2025 campaign with the Falcons, Drummond had appeared in just one NFL game with the Lions in 2023. He logged a career-high 121 offensive snaps and played a depth role in Atlanta's receiving corps, averaging 6.0 yards per reception. The Eastern Michigan product also showed value as a return man late in the season, recording 85 kick return yards across the Falcons' last two regular-season contests. Drummond is under contract through the 2026 season, so he'll likely maintain a similar role next year.

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Career year in 2025 Sills caught 18 of 36 targets for 191 yards and two touchdowns across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact The 29-year-old wideout came on late in the season, accumulating 126 receiving yards across the Falcons' last four regular-season contests. He finished the year as Atlanta's fifth-leading receiver, trailing Drake London (919 yards) and Darnell Mooney (443 yards) in the WR corps. Sills is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but a return to Atlanta remains possible, as the team's receiver depth is thin outside of London and Mooney.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

5 Falcons' draft picks that should follow Terry Fontenot out the door The Atlanta Falcons' new regime will rid themselves of these Terry Fontenot draft picks this offseason.

JANUARY 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Photos: Best of Saints defense vs. Falcons | 2025 NFL Week 18 Check out the best photos of the New Orleans offense in their game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season on Jan. 4,...

JANUARY 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Former Pro Bowl QB pitches mind-boggling Raheem Morris replacement for Falcons A former Heisman Trophy-winning QB just pitched a coaching move the Atlanta Falcons shouldn’t overthink.

JANUARY 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Arthur Blank faces brutal roadblock in Falcons' pursuit of top coaching candidate The Atlanta Falcons are all in on John Harbaugh, but they have one massive thorn in their side looming.

JANUARY 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Raheem Morris just sent a brutal message to Arthur Blank without saying a word The Atlanta Falcons may have fired Raheem Morris, but just because Arthur Blank doesn't want him doesn't mean other teams don't either.

JANUARY 8 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

John Harbaugh's sudden availability adds more intrigue to NFL coaching carousel

The NFL coaching carousel keeps spinning

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Falcons listed among best landing spots for Super Bowl-winning head coach | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons are once again searching for a new head coach, and the perfect candidate may be available.

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NFL Confidential: 9 Suitors Have Emerged for John Harbaugh. Could Steelers Be One?

Which teams who haven't fired their head coach have reached out to John Harbaugh? A source with one team looking for a head coach called the...

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NFL Confidential: 9 Suitors Have Emerged for John Harbaugh. Could Steelers Be One?

Falcons' linebacker echoed what all Atlanta fans are thinking about Jeff Ulbrich Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods is one of many who wants Jeff Ulbrich back in Atlanta in 2026.

JANUARY 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' interview requests send a warning shot at Matt Ryan's executive future The Atlanta Falcons might be nearing a reunion with Matt Ryan, but they still have a hiring process to complete.

JANUARY 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Ex-Falcons Coach Raheem Morris Getting Interest for Open Jobs Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reportedly has a growing list of NFL teams requesting to speak with him about their vacancie...

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Raheem Morris has a chance to follow in Dan Quinn's footsteps after Falcons' firing Raheem Morris will be a sought-after name in coaching circles, which means the ex-Atlanta Falcons' coach could head to Dallas.

JANUARY 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons predicted to hire former Coach of the Year winner to replace Raheem Morris | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons are predicted to hire a former Coach of the Year winner to replace Raheem Morris, who they fired after the conclusion of...

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore No. 1 Overall to the Raiders?

The first 18 picks are set for the 2026 NFL Draft, and a handful of those teams have big decisions to make about their starting QBs.

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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore No. 1 Overall to the Raiders?

Falcons could soon be entering a bidding war for coveted Raheem Morris successor Vance Joseph is a hot commodity in coaching circles, so it's no surprise the Atlanta Falcons are intrigued.

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Zane Gonzalez named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week The kicker was responsible for 13 of the Falcons' 19 points to beat the Saints.

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John Harbaugh's sudden availability adds more intrigue to NFL coaching carousel

NFL Confidential: 9 Suitors Have Emerged for John Harbaugh. Could Steelers Be One?

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore No. 1 Overall to the Raiders?