Rafters Morning Line turns team pages, GameCast links, injuries, transactions, and daily scores into one inbox habit.
Latest News
Team-specific updates for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Michael Penix Jr. Sidelined as Falcons Await Medical Clearance
The Falcons' draft investment remains unavailable while recovering from a knee injury ahead of the quarterback competition.
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Jalon Walker tears ACL, Falcons lose edge rusher
Atlanta's linebacker and pass-rush contributor goes down in training camp with a significant knee injury.
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Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice after back tightness
The Falcons quarterback worked Thursday after missing early camp, with Stefanski expressing confidence in his recovery.
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Robinson and Gibbs set stage for second-contract RB deals
Both backs delivered elite 2025 production and shape as franchise cornerstones entering negotiation windows.
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Falcons Close Camp Previews With Michael Penix Jr. Still Not Cleared for Contact
The team’s final training camp preview, published Wednesday, lists Penix’s medical clearance as the No. 1 question at quarterback. He has yet to be cleared for contact, and the competition with Tua Tagovailoa is on hold until he is.
Around the NFL
League-wide NFL coverage from the newsroom.
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Puka Nacua Changes Agents
The Rams receiver enters 2026 as a pending free agent with new representation.
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Haynes King leads Panthers past Bills in Hall of Fame Game
The undrafted Carolina quarterback threw a walk-off touchdown in a 33-30 preseason opener.
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Texans extend LB Henry To’oTo’o through 2027
Houston locks in a key defensive piece during training camp with a two-year deal.
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Mahomes unlikely for Chiefs preseason opener
Kansas City will start the preseason without its franchise quarterback.
- vs Denver Broncos Aug 14, 7:00 PM ET 8/14 – 7:00 PM EDT
- at Indianapolis Colts Aug 22, 1:00 PM ET 8/22 – 1:00 PM EDT
- at Miami Dolphins Aug 28, 7:00 PM ET 8/28 – 7:00 PM EDT
Team Snapshot
Standings
National Football Conference
0-0
#1 in National Football Conference
Upcoming Schedule
- Pre 2 vs Denver BroncosAug 14, 7:00 PM ET · ESPN UnlmtdMercedes-Benz Stadium
- Pre 3 at Indianapolis ColtsAug 22, 1:00 PM ETLucas Oil Stadium
- Pre 4 at Miami DolphinsAug 28, 7:00 PM ETHard Rock Stadium
- Wk 1 at Pittsburgh SteelersSep 13, 1:00 PM ET · FOXAcrisure StadiumGameCastBox Score
- Wk 2 vs Carolina PanthersSep 20, 1:00 PM ET · FOXMercedes-Benz StadiumGameCastBox Score
Rafters Player Value Leaders
- 1 Bijan Robinson RB · Buy 72 Flat 0
- 2 Austin Hooper TE · Buy 69 Flat 0
- 3 A.J. Terrell Jr. CB · Buy 66 Flat 0
- 4 Jahan Dotson WR · Buy 65 Flat 0
- 5 Jessie Bates III S · Buy 65 Flat 0
No verified team movers today. Risers and fallers appear once this roster has a prior day of scores to compare against.
Roster
Offense
- Vinny Anthony II — WR, #86
- Matthew Bergeron — G, #65
- Chris Blair — WR, #19
- Zachariah Branch — WR, #17
- James Brockermeyer — C, #66
- Le'Meke Brockington — WR, #88
- Nathan Carter — RB, #38
- Kam Dewberry — G, #61
- Jahan Dotson — WR, #4
- Dylan Drummond — WR, #80
- Tyler Goodson — RB, #25
- Kyle Hinton — G, #68
- Austin Hooper — TE, #81
- Michael Jerrell — OT, #72
- Cash Jones — RB, #32
- Corey Levin — G, #62
- Chris Lindstrom — G, #63
- Drake London — WR, #5
- Riley Mahlman — OT, #76
- Keelan Marion — WR, #85
- Jake Matthews — OT, #70
- Jack Nelson — OT, #69
- Ryan Neuzil — C, #64
- Ethan Onianwa — OT, #75
- Michael Penix Jr. — QB, #9
- Kyle Pitts Sr. — TE, #8
- Bijan Robinson — RB, #7
- Brian Robinson Jr. — RB, #15
- Cooper Rush — QB, #13
- Joshua Simon — TE, #47
- Jack Strand — QB, #18
- Andrew Stueber — G, #74
- Tua Tagovailoa — QB, #1
- Jawaan Taylor — OT, #71
- Jack Velling — TE, #84
- Brandon Walton — OT, #67
- Antwane Wells Jr. — WR, #82
- Charlie Woerner — TE, #89
- Olamide Zaccheaus — WR, #14
Defense
- Carlos Allen Jr. — DT, #79
- Troy Andersen — LB, #44
- Keshawn Banks — DE, #59
- Jessie Bates III — S, #3
- JD Bertrand — LB, #40
- Billy Bowman Jr. — CB, #33
- Natrone Brooks — CB, #35
- Sydney Brown — S, #29
- Cobee Bryant — CB, #37
- Kendal Daniels — LB, #53
- Divine Deablo — LB, #0
- Malcolm DeWalt IV — CB, #36
- Brandon Dorlus — DT, #54
- Samson Ebukam — DE, #52
- Mike Ford Jr. — CB, #28
- Darren Hall — CB, #41
- Da'Shawn Hand — DT, #90
- Christian Harris — LB, #45
- Zach Harrison — DE, #96
- DeMarcco Hellams — S, #23
- C.J. Henderson — CB, #39
- Darnay Holmes — CB, #30
- Mike Hughes — CB, #21
- LaCale London — DE, #94
- DeAngelo Malone — LB, #50
- Devonnsha Maxwell — DT, #91
- Azeez Ojulari — LB, #51
- James Pearce Jr. — LB, #27
- Harold Perkins Jr. — LB, #56
- Clark Phillips III — CB, #22
- Daveren Rayner — LB, #42
- Jammie Robinson — S, #34
- Maason Smith — DT, #92
- Avieon Terrell — CB, #12
- A.J. Terrell Jr. — CB, #24
- Cameron Thomas — DE, #99
- Anterio Thompson — DT, #98
- Channing Tindall — LB, #55
- Bralen Trice — LB, #48
- Malik Verdon — LB, #43
- Jalon Walker — LB, #11
- Xavier Watts — S, #31
- Chris Williams — DT, #91
- A.J. Woods — CB, #20
- Josh Woods — LB, #46
Specialteam
- Jake Bailey — P, #16
- Philip Florenzo — LS, #46
- Nick Folk — PK, #6
- Matthew Hayball — P, #39
- Liam McCullough — LS, #49
Injuredreserveorout
- Storm Norton — OT, #77
