Austin Hooper - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Austin Hooper continues changing the lives of those aging out of the system Returning Falcons tight end Austin Hooper looks to continue helping and inspiring foster youth aging out of the system.

MAY 18 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' new leadership team of Ryan, Cunningham and Stefanski starts with only 5 picks in NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons’ new leadership team of president of football Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski could enter the NFL draft in a mood to trade

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Austin Hooper reunion has placed popular cap casualty back on the chopping block The Atlanta Falcons' FA reunion with Austin Hooper could spell the end of Charlie Woerner's time in Atlanta.

MARCH 14 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Austin Hooper, Christian Harris & Nick Folk on joining the Falcons in Free Agency | Press Conference New signed Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper, LB Christian Harris & K Nick Folk speak with the media in Flowery Branch, GA.

MARCH 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Atlanta Falcons sign TE Austin Hooper Hooper returns to Atlanta on a reported one-year deal.

MARCH 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Austin Hooper highlights | 2026 Free Agency Watch the top career highlights of tight end Austin Hooper as he returns to Atlanta in free agency.

MARCH 12 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Signing one-year deal with Falcons Hooper agreed on a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Falcons on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hooper's deal can become official Wednesday, when the new league year begins. The journeyman tight end spent his first four NFL seasons with the Falcons, who drafted him in the third round in 2016. Hooper has played for five NFL teams, most recently recording 21 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns in 16 regular-season games with the Patriots in 2025. If the Falcons retain pending free agent Kyle Pitts as expected, Hooper would slot in as his top backup.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Combine: Patriots GM Expects More 'Improvement' From Drake Maye, Will Campbell

How do the Patriots improve again in 2026? Eliot Wolf pointed to Drake Maye, but he wouldn't share much about key roster decisions on Stefon...

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine: Patriots GM Expects More 'Improvement' From Drake Maye, Will Campbell

Patriots have perfect Austin Hooper replacement who can elevate Drake Maye The New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl by a score of 29-13. While the 16-point delta was a comfortable one...

FEBRUARY 14 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Big Picture: How 'Elite Ballplayer' Milton Williams Quickly Guided Patriots to Super Bowl

Milton Williams wasn't expecting the Patriots to be a Super Bowl team when he joined them, but he learned early in the season that New Engla...

JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Big Picture: How 'Elite Ballplayer' Milton Williams Quickly Guided Patriots to Super Bowl

Will Campbell, Stefon Diggs, Marcus Jones, and Austin Hooper | Player Media Availability 1/14 Patriots players Will Campbell, Stefon Diggs, Marcus Jones, and Austin Hooper address the media on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. TIMECODE 00:...

JANUARY 14 • PATRIOTS.COM

Maye throws late TD pass and Patriots' defense roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 playoff win

Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter, and New England’s defense roughed up Justin Herbert as the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in a...

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Kayshon Boutte, Jaylinn Hawkins, and Austin Hooper | Player Media Availability 1/8 Patriots players Kayshon Boutte, Jaylinn Hawkins, and Austin Hooper address the media on Thursday, January 8, 2025. Timecode Boutte: 00:00 -...

JANUARY 8 • PATRIOTS.COM

Records 21 regular-season catches Hooper finished the 2025 regular season with 21 catches (on 26 targets) for 263 yards and two TDs in 16 games.

Impact While working behind fellow TE Hunter Henry (who logged a 60/768/7 receiving line) in a New England offense that spread the ball around, Hooper's fantasy impact this season was limited to deeper TE-friendly formats. The 31-year-old is eligible to become a free agent this coming offseason, unlike Henry, who is under contract with the Patriots through the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots TE Says Drake Maye Hasn't Changed a Bit Standing in front of his locker this week, New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper fielded questions about his Pro Bowl quarterback Dra...

JANUARY 4 • SI.COM

Austin Hooper and Rhamondre Stevenson | Player Media Availability 1/1 Patriots tight end Austin Hooper and running back Rhamondre Stevenson address the media on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

JANUARY 1 • PATRIOTS.COM

Scores TD in Week 17 Hooper caught both of his targets for 11 yards a touchdown in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Hooper logged 27 of a possible 66 snaps on offense in the contest, while fellow TE Hunter Henry, who was out there for 43 snaps caught all three of his targets for 49 yards and a TD. As long as Henry remains healthy, Hooper -- who heads into Week 18 with a 20/258/3 receiving line in 15 games -- is only a lineup consideration deeper fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' Drake Maye makes another strong case for MVP with a dominant performance in win over Jets

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is making a strong case for MVP honors this season

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Patriots get career-high 5 TD passes from Maye in 42-10 rout of Jets, win AFC East a few hours later

Drake Maye threw a career-high five touchdown passes as the New England Patriots dominated the New York Jets 42-10

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Drake Maye with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Austin Hooper vs. New York Jets Drake Maye with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Austin Hooper vs. New York Jets during NFL Week 17.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Drake Maye finds Austin Hooper for 2-yard TD, giving Patriots lead over Jets | NFL Highlights

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Two catches Sunday Hooper caught two of his four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens.

Impact Hooper was on the field for 23 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while fellow TE Hunter Henry was out there for 60, en route to catching six of his seven targets for 35 yards and a TD. As this coming Sunday's game against the Jets approaches, Hooper profiles as a fantasy dart while working behind Henry in a New England offense that tends to spread the ball around.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Maye's 26-yard arc to Hooper gets Pats to the 1-yard line New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye drops a 26-yard pass into the hands of tight end Austin Hooper.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Playing time dips Sunday Hooper logged a season-low 16 out of a possible 52 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.

Impact For the second straight contest, Hooper saw a decrease in snaps and wasn't targeted in New England's passing game. He'll remain off the fantasy lineup radar as long as fellow TE Hunter Henry is healthy and available.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Jones and Austin Hooper | Player Media Availability 12/8 Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones and tight end Austin Hooper address the media on Monday, December 8, 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

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Falcons' new leadership team of Ryan, Cunningham and Stefanski starts with only 5 picks in NFL draft

NFL Combine: Patriots GM Expects More 'Improvement' From Drake Maye, Will Campbell

Big Picture: How 'Elite Ballplayer' Milton Williams Quickly Guided Patriots to Super Bowl

Maye throws late TD pass and Patriots' defense roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 playoff win

Patriots' Drake Maye makes another strong case for MVP with a dominant performance in win over Jets

Patriots get career-high 5 TD passes from Maye in 42-10 rout of Jets, win AFC East a few hours later

Drake Maye finds Austin Hooper for 2-yard TD, giving Patriots lead over Jets | NFL Highlights