We’ve signed Kenny Oginni, as part of the 2024 International Player Program

NEW: The Falcons signed defensive end Kenny Oginni and released offensive tackle Ryan Swoboda.

Oginni has been designated as the Falcons’ international player for the 2024 season and will not count toward the 90-man offseason roster limit.

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Michael Penix Jr. invited to represent the Falcons at the annual rookie premiere in LA next week ⤵️

Falcons rookies arrive in Flowery Branch today, in preparation for their weekend minicamp. Below is a preview of who's here, along with the top three storylines.

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Another former Falcons player heading to Pittsburgh to join Arthur Smith ⤵️

💥 Question of the Week returns.

With rookie minicamp beginning later this week, Terrin Waack, Amna and I discuss which first-year players we are most looking forward to seeing in-action this weekend in Flowery Branch ⤵️
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You can't predict the NFL Draft...

As an Atlanta Falcons reporter and analyst, Tori McElhaney gets an inside look at team workings while co-hosting the Rise Up Tonight podcast. At The R&B, she served as the assistant sports editor before freelancing later in college. Read our full Q&A: buff.ly/3wrOGWy

The Falcons run it back with the same offensive line *and* assistant coaches going into next season which has Chris Lindstrom feeling 'extremely fortunate.'

Lindstrom on O-line continuity & building familiarity with Kirk Cousins ⤵️
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Loved this conversation 🤍 The Red & Black gave me a foundation that I will forever be grateful for.

Thank you The Red & Black | Alexis Derickson
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The Falcons didn't draft a single defensive back. Safety Jessie Bates III, though, isn't worried.

'There's no question about what Terry (Fontenot) and those guys got going upstairs. I truly believe in everything that they're doing.'

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The Falcons drafted four pressure players, including three defensive tackles, in the 2024 NFL Draft.

A closer look into what they valued in the picks ⤵️atlantafalcons.com/news/nfl-draft…

FEATURE: When Michael Penix Jr. was born, the song 'Buffalo Soldier' by Bob Marley was playing overhead. It's a song that, 23 years later, weaves through Penix's story more than his parents could have ever predicted.

This is that story ⤵️
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'He was born to love the game'

'I hate for it to be the story of the draft, but I know it will be.'

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot had to repeatedly defend their decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 even after Round 1.

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May be opening a door to a lot of notifications by asking this Q but here we go:

You've had six days to internalize the Michael Penix Jr. pick at No. 8. You have heard the rationale from Terry Fontenot, Raheem Morris, Kyle Smith. You've seen the reports. What are your thoughts…

The Falcons drafting a Round 1 QB shouldn't be a surprise, considering that has been a desire since assistant GM Kyle Smith joined in 2021.

'We were always looking aggressively for the heir apparent, the down-the-road solution at that position.'

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Talking to Kyle Smith it really does seem like the last two seasons of the QB carousel the Falcons have experienced post-Matt Ryan had a significant effect on how they felt going into this offseason. They needed to feel secure at the position, and they were willing to do what was…

Kyle Smith, Falcons assistant general manager: This is the first time we were sitting at our pick and we absolutely valued and saw the guy we wanted for the future of the QB position in ATL.

'Now, we are set. ... For five years minimum.'

'I can't wait for this year.' Chris Lindstrom said Raheem Morris has infused a 'fun energy' and an 'attacking mindset' within the organization.