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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Falcons beat writer | Always @idsnews | AO1 | Tips/questions: [email protected]

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Nate Ollie's first coaching job paid $100 a week. He didn't have his own place & often slept on a friend's couch. He mulled a career in law enforcement. He took all his tests. The academy was next. Then, he chose football. The Falcons are glad he did. ajc.com/sports/2026/10/atlan…

His first coaching job paid $100. Now, Nate Ollie keeps climbing — fast.

Atlanta Falcons assistant Nate Ollie has built one of the NFL’s most productive defensive lines, and is drawing future coordinator buzz.

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Here’s the Falcons’ injury report from today’s practice. Kendal Daniels a full-go. Also, the Falcons have opened the window for WR Beaux Collins to return from injured reserve.
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C.J. Henderson told me he'll be good to go this week.
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Michael Penix Jr. on Andy Dalton: "He's cool. We swapped out a red head for a red head. It's funny."
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#Falcons QB’s, including the Red Rifle, in red helmets.
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#Falcons QBs warming up. Andy Dalton is in the building!
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I didn’t see Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) or Divine Deablo (arm) at practice today.
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Kendal Daniels is practicing today. Divine Deablo is not.
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A.J. Terrell and C.J. Henderson back at practice today
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Falcons practicing in red helmets
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Kevin Stefanski, asked his confidence in A.J. Terrell playing this week: “Well, I want to see how he does (at practice). I don’t think it’s fair yet to say on any of these players as they come back and just start practicing. “So, we’ll see how he does.” ajc.com/sports/2026/10/falco…

Falcons open window for AJ Terrell to return from IR

Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t rule out the cornerback — and several other players — from playing Sunday vs. the 49ers.

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Bijan Robinson said people don't like playing him in Madden because he runs it "like 50 times" per game. 😅
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Other Bijan Madden notes: - Doesn't use himself because he hasn't played in several years - Runs the ball in the game like he would in real life - Teammates come up and tell him they have him on their ultimate team
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Bijan Robinson, asked where he ranks Fred Warner among linebackers: "He's the best. No one is better than him at his position."
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Bijan Robinson said he last talked to Raheem Morris a couple weeks ago. Morris has kept in contact with quite a few Falcons.
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"We just need to play better, coach better, execute better, all the above."
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Andy Dalton will be inactive this week, Kevin Stefanski said.
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Kevin Stefanski on Brock Purdy: "He's a very, very special quarterback. It's hard to imagine someone's playing the position better than he is right now."
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Kevin Stefanski says A.J. Terrell will practice today, meaning Falcons will open his window to return from IR. Not ruling him out to play Sunday.
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Drake London calls him a “YAC demon.” Kevin Stefanski said he’s a weapon everybody trusts. And after a slow start, Matt Ryan deemed it important to remind Jahan Dotson, “The ball will find you as long as you keep doing what you’re doing.” Ryan was right:ajc.com/sports/2026/10/matt-…

Matt Ryan, process-driven approach helped Jahan Dotson break through

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NFL owners today approved Acrtos as a new limited partner for the Falcons. Acrtos now has a 7.5% stake in the team, with an additional 2.5% stake expected to be acquired at a later date. Statement from Arthur Blank:
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