Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Atlanta Falcons: From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
The Atlanta Falcons’ draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said he had a “very good conversation” with fellow quarterback and new teammate Kirk Cousins after his surprise selection on Thursday.
The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, as they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with their No. 8 overall pick. Not many predicted Penix being selected in the top 10,
To the surprise of NFL analysts across the country, the Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix in the first round of the 2024 draft on Thursday evening. While we've heard lots of different takes regarding the selection of Penix,
R ound 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft was dominated by offensive players, with six quarterbacks taken in the first 12 picks. Some teams hit on their picks, while others missed. Want to know what I think of every pick made Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft?
The Atlanta Falcons shook up the 2024 NFL Draft when they used the No. 8 overall pick on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., injecting immediate controversy into a room that just welcomed Kirk Cousins. But if the Falcons had their way,
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Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris defended the decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.
The Denver Broncos stayed put at pick No. 12 in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night to select Oregon quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos now have their new franchise quarterback (and a new catchphrase),
Michael Penix Jr. was one of the top quarterbacks in college football last season and many expected he would be a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, the Atlanta Falcons surprised many pundits when they took Penix with the No.
The Atlanta Falcons are "very exited about" starting Kirk Cousins, general manager Terry Fontenot told reporters shortly after opting to use a first-round 2024 NFL Draft pick on another quarterback, Michael Penix Jr.
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waited to make their top selection in the 2024 NFL draft at No. 26 overall Thursday night, one of their division rivals delivered the biggest surprise of the first round. The Atlanta Falcons spent the No.
T he most shocking moment of night one of the 2024 NFL Draft came when the Atlanta Falcons, fresh off lavishing Kirk Cousins with a four-year, $180 million contract that contains $90 million fully guaranteed,
Michael Penix, the rocket-armed lefty out of Washington, has found a new home with the Atlanta Falcons after the team made him the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Penix started his career at Indiana before transferring to Washington and putting together
The first round of the draft Thursday night was dominated by quarterbacks with six going in the first round. That's the most in any round of the common draft era (since 1967). While Caleb Williams going No.
On Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons used their first-round pick on Michael Penix. While there were other positions the team could have addressed in Round 1, Atlanta opted to take the prolific quarterback out of Washington and Indiana.
The Atlanta Falcons have two high-profile quarterbacks in town after signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in March only to
The Atlanta Falcons have had four straight top-10 picks, and they don't want to be picking that high again anytime soon. That was the team's thought process when they selected quarterback Michael Penix in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft despite signing
For a second straight year, Pittsburgh selected an offensive lineman with its first-round pick. This year, the Steelers took Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu, who made starts at both tackle and at guard during his time with the Huskies.
The initial shock of Atlanta taking another quarterback has somewhat overshadowed just how talented of a player Penix is. The former Washington standout passed for over 9,500 yards and 67 total touchdowns over the last two seasons combined,
The night included a phone conversation between Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., the quarterback Atlanta surprisingly selected with the eighth overall pick. "I'm gonna keep it just between me and him right now,
D. Orlando Ledbetter joins Dan Patrick after successfully predicting the Atlanta Falcons would draft QB Michael Penix Jr., discussing his stance on the pick and the reactions out of Kirk Cousins' camp.
Thursday must have been a bizarre night for Kirk Cousins, the Falcons' $180 million quarterback who watched as his team essentially drafted his future successor before Cousins has taken his first snap for the franchise.
The Falcons shocked NFL fans by drafting Michael Penix Jr., but Colin Cowherd breaks down why the move makes sense, even with Kirk Cousins already on the team.
Ross Tucker joins the Dan Patrick Show to break down the Atlanta Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix Jr., and how the surprising choice fits into the team's long-term future.
NFL Draft is finally here, kicking off on Thursday in Detroit. Round 1 hopefuls and NFL fans waited patiently on Day 1 as the teams selected players to add to their squad. The Chicago Bears had the No.
Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin and Keyshawn Johnson react to the 2024 NFL Draft including the Atlanta Falcons selection of Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall. The acquisition comes on the heels of the Falcons signing Kirk Cousins to a 4-year deal this offseason.
As this unpredictable draft finally has a resolution, which of the biggest observations from Round 1 were an overreaction and which was a reality? There will be some spicy debate with a few of these players.
The most surprising development of the first round in the 2024 NFL Draft Thursday night was unquestionably the Atlanta Falcons picking University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall.