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Formerly The Falcoholic Podcast. Host Kevin Knight (The Falcoholic) brings you in-depth coverage of the Atlanta Falcons all year long with multiple episodes a week. Join us for takes on the NFL, the NFL Draft, and NFL free agency from a Falcons-centric perspective.
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The Falcons must get creative with their pass rush (opens the original)
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The Falcons lost their two top edge rushers in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to injury and suspension, and will need to get creative to generate a pass rush in their absence. Kevin Knight discusses Atlanta's options, including leaning on a talented interior defensive line and a number of intriguing young linebackers.
Why the Falcons should start Michael Penix Jr. (opens the original)
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The Falcons are facing a bit of a QB conundrum, with the team delaying their decision on the starter until the very last minute. Kevin Knight brings you his reasoning for why Michael Penix Jr. should be Atlanta's starter this season, touching on salary, years of team control, and Penix's encouraging moments from 2025.
Deciphering the Falcons 2026 roster and QB battle ft. Aaron Freeman: Falcoholic Live, Ep387 (opens the original)
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The Falcons finalized their 2026 roster and practice squad after a flurry of moves early in the week, but we've still gotten little clarity on the starting QB heading into Week 1. Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to discuss Atlanta's extended QB competition between Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa, unusual roster structure, and some surprise cuts and practice squad additions.
Falcons reveal their initial roster: Tuesday Takes with Tre'Shon (opens the original)
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The Falcons announced their initial 53-man roster, and have since made a number of waiver claims and corresponding releases including a surprise one in defensive lineman Zach Harrison. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss who made it and who didn't, along with thoughts on Atlanta's ongoing QB competition, Harrison's release, and more.
Falcons final 53-man roster projection: Who makes the cut? (opens the original)
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The third and final preseason game is over for the Falcons, and it’s time for Kevin Knight's final roster predictions. We go through all 53 players, and the practice squad, looking at the winners and losers from each position group. Who wins the QB1 job? Will Jack Strand make the roster? Do any intriguing UDFAs make the cut?
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