Kirk Cousins, the Atlanta Falcons’ New Star, Embarks on an Atlanta Sports Tour
APR 19: Cousins to Throw First Pitch at Braves Game Being the starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons comes with its perks, one of which includes the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at an Atlanta Braves game. Cousins, along with his family, will be present at Truist Park on Sunday night when the 12-5 Atlanta Braves take on the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers. The first pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m.
APR 17: Falcons Host Visit with Kool-Aid McKinstry With the NFL Draft just around the corner, the Atlanta Falcons are hosting visits with some of their top-30 prospects. One such prospect is Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry. According to NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah, the 5-foot-11 cornerback is the No. 36 overall prospect in the upcoming draft, making him the sixth-best corner in the class.
APR 17: Is J.J. McCarthy the Next Cousins? Before free agency, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was considered an option for the Atlanta Falcons. However, they may have found a veteran version of him in Kirk Cousins. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler quoted scouts comparing McCarthy to a “stronger, bigger Kirk Cousins.”
APR 16: Steve Cannon Announces Retirement Steve Cannon, the former CEO and current vice chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, has announced his retirement at the end of June. Cannon has spent nine years in Atlanta, contributing to the growth of the Falcons, Atlanta United FC, and the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
APR 15: Tyler Allgeier Celebrates 24th Birthday Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is celebrating his 24th birthday this year. In his first two NFL seasons, Allgeier has rushed for 1,718 yards.
APR 14: Falcons Honor Late Music Producer Rico Wade The city of Atlanta is mourning the loss of music producer Rico Wade. The Falcons have paid tribute to the late legend, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52.
APR 14: Cousins Attend The Masters Tournament Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, along with his wife Julie, is enjoying his new home state this weekend at The Masters Tournament in Augusta.
APR 13: Eddie Goldman to Wear No. 99 After a three-year hiatus, Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Eddie Goldman is set to return to the NFL this season. The Falcons have announced that Goldman will wear No. 99, last worn by defensive lineman Joe Gaziano.
APR 11: Falcons in the Market for a New QB? NFL insider Brian Baldinger speculates that the Atlanta Falcons could be shopping for a new quarterback. Despite signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal this offseason, Baldinger believes that the Falcons might be considering a younger option, given Cousins’ age of 35.