4+ day, 19+ hour ago (289+ words) Much of this will be determined by how healthy London can get ahead of a trip to New York to take on the Jets. Still, it makes sense to elevate Osborn even if London is able to return to the lineup. With Michael Penix Jr. slated to miss the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins is the starter and has a level of familiarity with the pass catcher. Osborn and Cousins played together on the Vikings, where the receiver was consistently a secondary target that had his veteran quarterback's trust. As Cousins attempts to settle back into a starting role, there should be a level of comfort in bringing back a familiar target. Osborn's best season was in his second year in 2021 when the pass catcher totaled 655 receiving yards. This was followed up by solid performances in both the 2022 and…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (275+ words) The Atlanta Falcons appear likely to be without star receiver Drake London against the New York Jets in Week 13. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Wednesday that London is "doubtful" to face the Jets on Sunday due to his knee injury, which obviously isn't ideal this close to the playoffs. The Jets are an extremely beatable opponent, but nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. The Falcons still have a great shot at winning this weekend, but being without their No. 1 wide receiver won't make things easy. With this in mind, it seems very probable that Osborn is elevated from the practice squad and active for Sunday's game in New York. This is obviously dependent on the early reporting around London's injury status being correct. It makes sense for the Falcons to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (383+ words) Wednesday was a busy day for the Atlanta Braves, as the club completed two transactions that addressed relevant areas of need on the roster. Just before 8 P.M. Eastern Time, the Braves announced that Raisel Iglesias would return on a 1-year, $16M deal - presumably to continue as the team's closer. Even after announcing the Iglesias, the Braves were not finished reconstructing the roster. At 9:05 P.M. Eastern Time, the team announced that it had traded infielder Nick Allen to the Houston Astros in exchange for Infielder Mauricio Dub'n. Dub'n's potential at the plate is also much higher than Allen's. While his career wRC+ is only 85 (15% below league average), he accrued a wRC+ of at least 94 in 2019, 2020, and 2023. His ceiling seems to be a league-average bat - a pinnacle that neither Orlando Arcia nor Nick Allen ever attained while playing shortstop for the Braves. In Dub'n, the…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago (206+ words) No matter how the rest of the 2025 season plays out, it is beyond clear that the Atlanta Falcons are badly in need of improved receiver depth. Veteran receiver It is a clear sign that Coleman appears to be on his way out in what could be a great opportunity for a reclamation project for the Falcons. The pass catcher is 6'3 and showed the ability to consistently win contested catches at the college level. Getting on the same page with Allen has proven to be more elusive thus far in Coleman's career, for one reason or another. This is especially the case if the current GM and head coach pairing of Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris remains in place. It is impossible to believe the duo won't be facing a great deal of urgency, and Coleman fits that description. Bringing the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (282+ words) This obviously isn't the case for some pieces, as Chris Sale and Ozzie Albies both already have had their team options exercised for the 2026 season. Two obvious decisions that keep two key starters on the team. However, that isn't the case for much of the roster, with three key players standing out as pieces who are no longer a fit. There should be zero consideration of bringing back a pitcher who appears to be heading for retirement. Even if the starter opted to make a surprise return, it shouldn't be in Atlanta. Morton's story with the Braves has come to an end, one that will be forever remembered for his role in the 2021 World Series run. There were times when Williams was legitimately Atlanta's best emergency relief option. This speaks to just how awful the bullpen truly was when your…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (400+ words) Even if Cousins were to play at a high level, you still would have the opportunity to consider the signing with Willis poised to become a free agent at the end of the year. The quarterback could be enticed to return home with a chance to start, with Penix's path back remaining very much in question. Willis is the perfect bridge starter in the fact that he is an unknown with possible upside. The starter hasn't had enough reps since joining head coach Matt LaFleur's team to fully know his ceiling. It would be a cheap investment with high upside for the Falcons. The veteran signal-caller has played in two Super Bowls and offers a level of stability, even if there is a clear ceiling at this stage of his career. The Falcons are in such an odd position, not…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (91+ words) The Atlanta Falcons just allowed over 200 yards rushing in a loss to the Colts. Now losing four straight games, Atlanta needs to make changes quickly. The Atlanta Falcons faced a massive overhaul on defense in the past NFL draft when they selected two edge rushers and two safeties. With a defense as young as Atlanta's, there were always going to be growing pains that this group would be forced to fight through. Here are three potential fixes for the issues facing the Falcons on the defensive side of the ball....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (388+ words) The Atlanta Braves' choice to move on from star first baseman Freddie Freeman has aged as poorly as any decision in recent franchise history. Opting to allow a National League rival to steal your most consistent hitter shockingly hasn't aged well, and now Freeman is a three-time World Series champion after winning back-to-back championships with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Atlanta fans are facing the difficult reality that a former cornerstone of the franchise has cemented a legacy with the Dodgers. It very much calls into question how his career will be remembered. No longer is it clear whether Freeman will be going into the Hall of Fame as a Brave. There is a real argument to be made that his MLB career will be defined by his time with Los Angeles. A difficult truth that is simply unavoidable when you…...

19+ hour, 16+ min ago (273+ words) While the Atlanta Braves' offseason is already officially underway, it is important to point out that most offseasons don't pick up until after the league's win Braves Front Office Must Put Sean Murphy on Market Ahead of Winter Meetings A large part of this isn't just the money that it opens, but the fact that Baldwin's defense was far better than expected. Atlanta fans obviously want to see the talented hitter in the lineup as often as possible, and this clears a path to doing just that. It also opens up enough space to sign a viable DH option. The issue with keeping Murphy and Baldwin both in the lineup is that the veteran is often a liability at the plate. Opting to keep an automatic out doesn't make sense when there is a clear path to improving. With this…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago (434+ words) It seems the Atlanta Falcons have very few recent decisions that aren't aging poorly. Across the league and throughout the Falcons roster, there is no shortage of examples of Atlanta mistakes. One recent example is linebacker Nate Landman, who has become a star for the Los Angeles Rams. The defender was rewarded with an in-season extension, with NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reporting the deal. Rapoport detailed the extension: "Nate Landman agreed to terms on a 3-year, $22.5M deal with $15.6M guaranteed, source said. He was playing under the veteran minimum deal of $1.1M this year." This points out the fact that the Falcons could've easily returned the defender to the current lineup and had a clear upgrade over their current starting options alongside Kaden Elliss. This would be far easier for Falcons fans to overlook if it were an outlier and not the…...