The Falcons' standout rookie is taking attention away from this second-year star who has put on a show.

Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.

The Los Angeles Rams own the Atlanta Falcons' first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Here's where that pick stands following the Falcons' Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Atlanta's been eliminated from playoff contention ahead of Week 15 but the Falcons won't have a top NFL draft pick in April. Here's why.

The Falcons will have to hit some home runs in the middle rounds of the 2026 NFL draft, which they were able to do last year with third-round pick Xavier Watts and fourth-round pick Billy Bowman Jr. So, which picks do the Falcons have in 2026?

Last season, the Atlanta Falcons played host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and watched quarterback Kirk Cousins throw for 509 yards in an overtime win on Thursday Night Football.

The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-6 following their fourth straight loss, but unlike in recent years, they have no first-round draft pick to ease the pain of another wasted season. The Falcons sent their 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams during the ...

It's been a fantastic rookie season for current Atlanta Falcons edge rusher and former Tennessee standout James Pearce, Jr. Despite a forgettable 5-9 record, Pearce has turned things on over the last six weeks and should be a prime candidate for the league's Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

ESPN's Adam Schefter shared that the NFL was going to be cutting down on the time that teams have to pick in round one from 10 minutes to eight. The two minutes may not seem like much, but it will make teams work quicker on any trade backs,