Josh Kendall

Staff Writer, Falcons

Josh Kendall, a Georgia native, has been following the Falcons since Jeff Van Note was the richly bearded face of the franchise. For 20 years before joining The Athletic NFL staff, he covered football in the SEC. He also covers golf for The Athletic.

How will Bijan Robinson's fantasy potential be affected by Falcons' new coaching staff?

Robinson is The Athletic’s No. 3 fantasy running back in early 2024 projections, behind only Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor.

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Ranking Falcons' position groups by concern level: Can receivers rise to occasion?

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CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase and one player contract worth watching for every NFL team

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Who are the most important Falcons in 2024? Breaking down the top 10

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Who are the 20 most important Falcons for 2024? Let's start the countdown

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What should each NFL team be worried about entering camp? Picking one concern for all 32

Anthony Richardson's shoulder, the Eagles' new offensive approach, competitions galore and more intrigue our NFL beat writers.

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Falcons 53-man roster projection: Who fits where under the new coaching staff?

The Falcons have answered some roster questions this offseason. Plenty still remain heading into summer, though.

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Offseason observations from all 32 NFL teams: Chiefs' rebuilt WR room, Kirk Cousins' impact

Patrick Mahomes' new playmakers, Kirk Cousins' new home and a host of rookie QBs getting their NFL footing highlight the NFL's offseason.

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NFL sanctions Falcons for tampering with Kirk Cousins, clears Eagles in Saquon Barkley case

Atlanta will forfeit its original 2025 fifth-round pick and pay a $250,000 fine. GM Terry Fontenot also received a $50,000 fine.

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How the Falcons' Grady Jarrett was changed by injury — as a player and person

Jarrett returns for his 10th season after missing nine games last year because of a torn ACL. He got emotional talking about it this week.

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Falcons embrace the Kirk Cousins effect, and 6 other impressions from minicamp

Atlanta's transition to new head coach Raheem Morris has gone smoothly. Here are seven impressions from the first offseason.

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Kyle Pitts and his 'personal vendetta' to prove he has more to give Atlanta Falcons

The No. 4 pick in the 2021 draft is coming off two disappointing seasons in Atlanta but is optimistic about the future.

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Rough road made Michael Penix Jr. 'uniquely prepared' for whatever may come in Atlanta

Penix was in the same high school recruiting class as Justin Fields but is only now beginning his pro career because of injuries.

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Falcons mailbag: How good will the offense be, and what's left to worry about?

The Falcons still have questions about their pass rush heading into the 2024 season. We get to that and more in this week's mailbag.

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Submit your questions for Josh Kendall's Falcons mailbag

It's been an offseason of change in Atlanta with the additions of Raheem Morris, Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. What's on your mind?

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Must-watch games for all 32 NFL teams: Matchups worth clearing schedule for in 2024

From 49ers-Chiefs to Packers-Eagles and everything in between, The Athletic's NFL staff picks must-see games for 2024.

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Ranking all 32 NFL schedule release videos: Eagles shine while Chargers impress again

Which teams stole the show with the best schedule release videos this year? The Athletic ranks all 32.

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Atlanta Falcons 2024 schedule: Arthur Smith's return kicks off challenging September

The Falcons will be thrown into the deep end against the Steelers, Eagles and Chiefs in the first three weeks.

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Kirk Cousins calls Falcons' drafting of Michael Penix Jr. 'more the norm of (his) journey'

Cousins spoke for the first time publicly since the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Michael Penix Jr.'s arm is the draw at Falcons rookie minicamp: 'He's awesome'

Penix took the field Friday. Meanwhile, the Falcons say Kirk Cousins should be a full participant in OTAs, which begin Monday.

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Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams

How should you feel about your favorite NFL team heading into workouts? The Athletic's writers explain.

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Ranking the Atlanta Falcons' undrafted free agents: Who has the best shot to make the team?

The Falcons signed 10 UDFAs after the NFL Draft, including a blazing fast wide receiver.

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Falcons post-NFL Draft depth chart: How do Michael Penix Jr., other rookies fit in?

The Falcons have 86 players on their roster. That means they can add four more at any point before training camp. Where do they need help?