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2025 NFL mock draft: Who are next year's top prospects

April 29, 2024

2025 NFL mock draft: Who are next year's top prospects

Which college players do NFL teams have their eye on ahead of the 2025 draft? We go through 32 potential picks in our first mock draft.

Super Bowl-winning quarterback explains why Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr was 'brilliant'

April 28, 2024

Super Bowl-winning quarterback explains why Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr was 'brilliant'

The Atlanta Falcons have been heavily criticized for selecting Michael Penix Jr. in the NFL Draft, but Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer says it was "brilliant."

Falcons' decision to choose Michael Penix Jr 'selfish,' former NFL player says

April 27, 2024

Falcons' decision to choose Michael Penix Jr 'selfish,' former NFL player says

Former NFL player Ross Tucker slammed the Atlanta Falcons on Friday after the team chose Michael Penix Jr. early in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Falcons brass defend draft night shocker, mum on Kirk Cousins reaction

April 26, 2024

Falcons brass defend draft night shocker, mum on Kirk Cousins reaction

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.

NFL Draft delivers rough time for Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Josh Allen, Niners receivers

April 26, 2024

NFL Draft delivers rough time for Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Josh Allen, Niners receivers

With the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft complete, some teams are off to a good start, while others may have created more issues for their veterans.

Falcons' Kyle Pitts reacts to shocking Michael Penix Jr pick in real time: 'I like this one'

April 26, 2024

Falcons' Kyle Pitts reacts to shocking Michael Penix Jr pick in real time: 'I like this one'

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts reacted to his team taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall, and he admitted he thought his team was going defense.

2024 NFL Draft grades: Bears land pair of A's for first-round top-10 picks

April 26, 2024

2024 NFL Draft grades: Bears land pair of A's for first-round top-10 picks

Here are picks, grades and analysis for all 32 selections made in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr selection appeared to have stunned Kirk Cousins, reports say

April 25, 2024

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr selection appeared to have stunned Kirk Cousins, reports say

The Atlanta Falcons pulled off the biggest stunner of the night when they selected Michael Penix Jr., and apparently, even Kirk Cousins was surprised.

Falcons select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in draft stunner after signing Kirk Cousins

April 25, 2024

Falcons select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in draft stunner after signing Kirk Cousins

In the first stunner of the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite signing Kirk Cousins earlier this year.

2024 NFL Draft: 5 QBs drafted, Jets add Bowers in Nick Wright's final mock draft

April 25, 2024

2024 NFL Draft: 5 QBs drafted, Jets add Bowers in Nick Wright's final mock draft

NFL Draft week has arrived! Nick Wright dropped his final mock draft, with four QBs going in the top 10. Where are the top players going?