The Falcons acquired Smith from the Jaguars on Friday in exchange for Ruke Orhorhoro, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Both Smith and Orhorhoro were second-round picks in the 2024 Draft and will get changes of scenery. In two seasons with the Jaguars, Smith appeared in 24 regular-season contests and logged 32 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and four pass breakups.
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passing yards
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG M. Penix Jr.,QB916627660.1%1,982220.2931310188.5K. Cousins,QB1016626961.7%1,721172.1105137984.8Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD D. Thompkins,WR7155.050.70000M. Penix Jr.,QB921703.3157.81445F. Franks,TE17242.020.20002K. Cousins,QB101470.560.71314N. Carter,RB79606.7128.60103T. Allgeier,RB171435143.62130.2803636B. Robinson,RB172871,4785.29386.9746463Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD K. Pitts Sr.,TE17881189281153654.6400.051D. Thompkins,WR7332790193.920.01D. London,WR12681129191474376.6229.046C. Woerner,TE17894860182.835.02K. Hodge,WR1231031100162.69.02D. Sills V,WR1718361911122111.256.09C. Washington,WR7614941602513.412.06D. Mooney,WR1532724431414929.573.025D. Drummond,WR97114260154.714.02J. Matthews,T170100000.00.00T. Allgeier,RB1714169670315.6120.03B. Robinson,RB17791038201046948.2857.034R. McCloud,WR4614641102416.046.04Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD E. Wilkinson, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Quitoriano, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Onyemata, DT17 29 33 62 1 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Neuzil, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Floyd, DE15 6 13 19 3.5 20 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 D. Malone, OLB9 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 J. Pearce Jr., DE17 17 9 26 10.5 94.5 10 5 0 0 1 1 0 A. Terrell Jr., CB15 49 19 68 0 0 1 12 0 0 2 0 0 M. Hughes, CB12 40 11 51 0 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 K. Pitts Sr., TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Roberts, DT5 6 12 18 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. McCullough, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Garcia, DL3 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Kareem, DE4 3 4 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Robinson, SAF6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Dorlus, DT15 15 12 27 8.5 43.5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Bowman Jr., CB6 15 11 26 1.5 12 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 D. London, WR12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Brooks, CB17 3 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 C. Woerner, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Bergeron, OL15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Hodge, WR12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Phillips III, CB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F. Franks, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Elliss, LB17 59 48 107 3.5 21 10 6 1 0 1 0 0 D. Alford, CB16 53 11 64 2 23 6 13 3 0 1 1 0 J. Bates III, SAF17 57 41 98 0 0 1 6 3 0 1 0 0 B. Pinion, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Blair, WR3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Ford Jr., CB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Sills V, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Harrison Jr., LB10 18 9 27 2 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Harrison, DL7 9 13 22 4.5 16.5 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 R. Orhorhoro, DT17 12 13 25 3.5 16.5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Walker, OLB15 21 12 33 5.5 44 5 1 0 0 2 1 0 K. Taylor, CB2 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Y. Koo, K1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Woods, LB12 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Henderson, CB4 8 5 13 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 D. Hellams, SAF11 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X. Watts, SAF17 58 34 92 0 0 0 11 5 0 0 1 0 J. Fuller, SAF6 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Bryant, CB7 8 2 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 C. Lindstrom, G17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Ebiketie, OLB17 17 19 36 2 16 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Street, DL7 11 10 21 2 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Matthews, T17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. London, DT13 17 13 30 5 22 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 T. Allgeier, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Deablo, LB13 38 35 73 1 4 5 7 0 0 0 1 0 T. Graham, DE2 3 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. McCloud, WR4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Bertrand, LB15 11 18 29 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
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The Falcons acquired Smith from the Jaguars on Friday in exchange for Ruke Orhorhoro, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Both Smith and Orhorhoro were second-round picks in the 2024 Draft and will get changes of scenery. In two seasons with the Jaguars, Smith appeared in 24 regular-season contests and logged 32 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and four pass breakups.
The Falcons picked up the fifth-year option of Robinson's rookie contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The transaction keeps Robinson under contract through 2027 and provides Atlanta more time to negotiate a potential long-term extension, so it's little surprise to see the team pick up the 2023 first-round pick's fifth-year option. Robinson has compiled back-to-back years with over 1,400 rushing yards, and in 2025 he added a 79-829-4 receiving line (104 targets) while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games. The star running back also had seven rushing scores and a career-high 5.1 YPC mark in 2025. Even given the uncertainty surrounding Atlanta's offense -- there's a QB battle between Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa looming this offseason, and the surprise retirement of RT Kaleb McGary (leg) has prompted the team to sign Jawaan Taylor -- Robinson is firmly in the mix for consideration as not only the top RB off the board in 2026 fantasy drafts, but as the No.1 overall selection.
Taylor agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Taylor's deal reportedly carries a base value of $5 million with an additional $1 million in incentives. The veteran offensive lineman projects to step in as the Falcons' new starting RT across from LT Jake Matthews, with Kaleb McGary (leg) having announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Taylor has started all 111 of his career regular-season appearances.
Pitts is present for the start of voluntary workouts Tuesday and is signing his franchise tag with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Pitts and Atlanta will still have until mid-July to negotiate a potential long-term deal, but the 2021 first-round pick will now officially sign his one-year, fully-guaranteed $15.05 million franchise tag. The 25-year-old TE managed a surge of production down the stretch of the 2025 campaign, finishing the year with an 88-928-5 line on 118 targets while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games. Pitts' major task this offseason will be to improve his chemistry with quarterback Michael Penix (ACL) and establish a rapport with new QB Tua Tagovailoa.
The Falcons signed Malone on Wednesday. Malone missed the second half of last season on injured reserve with an ankle injury. In four seasons with the Falcons, Malone has appeared in 58 regular-season contests, logging 59 tackles (32 solo), including 3.0 sacks.
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that there is hope McGary (leg) will be ready for the start of training camp, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. McGary missed the entire 2025 campaign due to a significant left leg injury suffered in late August, so while the standout right tackle will remain sidelined throughout the spring, it would be highly encouraging to get him back on the field to kick off training camp. Atlanta's offensive line returning to elite form will be a major priority with Michael Penix working back from an ACL tear and new QB Tua Tagovailoa having consistently battled injuries during his time with the Dolphins.
Goodson signed a contract with the Falcons on Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports. Goodson will likely compete for a depth role in training camp behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson. Atlanta also has Nathan Carter and Carlos Washington under contract at running back. Goodson recorded 54 carries for 264 yards and one touchdown across 33 regular-season appearances for the Colts over the past three seasons while adding 19 catches for 103 yards and a touchdown on 27 targets.
Robinson is expected to sign with the Falcons, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com and NFL reporter Jordan Schultz report. A third-round pick of the Commanders in 2022, Robinson spent the first three seasons of his career in Washington, ranging between 733 and 799 rushing yards in each campaign. He then was dealt to the 49ers in late August and served as Christian McCaffrey's top backup to the tune of 100 touches for 425 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs. Considering he'll be working behind another workhorse back in Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, Brian Robinson likely will take on a similar workload in his new locale.