General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris have learned from past mistakes, notably with veterans like Matthew Judon, who excelled at rushing the passer but struggled against the run.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Xavier Watts out of Notre Dame in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and head coach Raheem ...

The Atlanta Falcons nearly overcame back from an abysmal first half against the Tennessee Titans, but they still came up ...

The rookie saw his first NFL action in a preseason bout with the Detroit Lions, but then took first-team reps up on Tuesday for the first of two joint practices with the Tennessee Titans. Watts was ...

Week two of NFL preseason football gets underway today with Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans facing off with the Atlanta ...

The Atlanta Falcons faced off with the Tennessee Titans Friday night. The defense showed promise, while the reserve offensive line remains a concern.

Atlanta Falcons third round pick, Xavier Watts, is challenging veteran Jordan Fuller for a starting role in the defensive backfield.

Apparently, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr . wasn't the only teammate talking tough during joint practices with ...

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons selected safety Xavier Watts of Notre Dame in the third round of the NFL draft Friday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Falcons made a trade with the Eagles to move up ...

Instead, it was third round pick Xavier Watts. “Atlanta’s defense basically has been an annual disappointment since the team’s last playoff appearance in 2017,” Gennaro Filice writes.

The Falcons have made improving their defense a priority, and they recently signed former first-round pick CJ Henderson.

The Falcons selected Watts in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 96th overall. Watts is a smart, instinctive safety who had one of the most decorated careers in Notre Dame history.