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Bijan Robinson's Intense Workout With Christian McCaffrey Turns Heads
Bijan Robinson's Intense Workout With Christian McCaffrey Turns Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is making waves this offseason, training alongside San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey Advertisement A recent post shared by the official NFL Instagram account showcasing them after a workout session has fans buzzing about the trio's dedication and physical prowess. The image, capturing the athletes' chiseled physiques and relentless work ethic, highlights a mentorship that could elevate Robinson's game to new heights. Robinson, entering his third NFL season, has been vocal about his admiration for McCaffrey, a versatile and explosive running back known for his meticulous preparation. The Instagram post shows the two men flexing their muscles with severely strengthened builds, a scary sight for opposing defenses. Advertisement Posts on social media reveal that this isn't a one-off—Robinson and McCaffrey have spent significant time together this offseason, with the veteran offering insights to refine the young star's approach. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7).Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The collaboration is already sparking excitement. Fans and analysts are calling the trio jacked and predicting breakout seasons, particularly for Robinson, who showed flashes of brilliance last year with 1,866 all-purpose yards. Training with McCaffrey, a two-time All-Pro, signals Robinson's intent to dominate in 2025 and build off of the incredible season he had in 2024. This offseason grind underscores the NFL's evolving emphasis on year-round commitment. Advertisement As Robinson hones his skills under McCaffrey's guidance, Falcons fans are eager to see how this partnership translates to the field. With training camp looming, the Instagram post has set the stage for a season of high expectations for both the star running backs. Related: NFL Makes Major Decision on Justin Tucker Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Atlanta Falcons Broadcaster Wes Durham Previews the Upcoming Season
Atlanta Falcons Broadcaster Wes Durham Previews the Upcoming Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Wes Durham has served as the Voice of the Atlanta Falcons since 2004. Additionally, he is a college football and basketball announcer for ESPN and the ACC Network. I recently had the chance to chat with Wes about his enthusiasm for the upcoming season and the training camp competitions to keep an eye on this summer. Advertisement Craig: Have you bought into the hype surrounding Michael Penix Jr.? Wes: You have to remind yourself that Michael is an 'older young player' in the NFL. One of the things that he brings to the table is a lot of experience from all different levels. I think he arrived a year ago as an accomplished college player who was clearly ready for the next step, but because of the things he had been through at both Indiana and Washington during his college career, he showed remarkable patience, and I think that will serve him well as this season unfolds. Craig: Are you confident he's the future 'face' of the organization? Wes: This might not be a popular opinion, but for me, Bijan Robinson is the face of the franchise right now. I think QB is a position where many fans think of that title, but in the case of the Falcons, I think Robinson has the potential to be one of the league's showstoppers for seasons to come. Craig: I've written pieces this summer stating that the opener vs. Tampa is a critical game to set the tone for the season. Maybe not a must-win but an important one. Would you agree? Advertisement Wes: I don't know that one game is more important than any other for Atlanta. The first four games before the 'bye week' all seem pretty important to me. Craig: On July 23rd the Falcons will officially open camp. What position battles are you most intrigued by? Wes: Two on defense will be interesting for me. The opposite corner from AJ Terrell is one I'll pay close attention to for sure. Mike Hughes, Clark Phillips, and who else might emerge there. The second one is at Linebacker, where I think Divine Deablo looked strong in mini-camp, and I think could end up being one of the most underrated signings of the off-season. Craig: I'm curious if you still get butterflies on gameday pulling into the stadium? Advertisement Wes: Not like you would think. The chemistry and friendship Dave Archer and I have built in the last 21 years doing the games actually gives us a lot of confidence, so it's a different kind of excitement than butterflies, but it's been a professional thrill to do these games with 'Arch' for so many years. We both are grateful to Mr. Blank and the organization for their long-term support of our broadcasts. Related: Former Falcons Quarterback Shares Thoughts on Atlanta's Draft Class Related: Former Falcons Wide Receiver Shares His Thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. Related: Livvy Dunne Helps LSU Take Control in Jello Shot Competition Related: Livvy Dunne Shares Revealing Swimsuit Photos This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Bijan Robinson Could Become the Falcons All-Time Best Running Back
Bijan Robinson Could Become the Falcons All-Time Best Running Back originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Herschel Walker was dominating opponents in Athens, I dreamed as a child about the possibility of him bringing his skills about 70 miles south to join the Atlanta Falcons. The thought of forming a "dream backfield" with Walker and William Andrews was certainly just a fantasy. In 1983, when Walker was available, he chose to join the USFL and play for the New Jersey Generals. That year, Atlanta had the 16th overall pick and missed out on several Hall of Fame talents in that draft class, including Dan Marino, Darrell Green, and Richard Dent, who were all selected much later. As fate would have it, 1983 turned out to be the last complete season for William Andrews. He rushed the ball 331 times, contributing to 39% of the total offensive output, but a freak injury during training camp sidelined him for the next two years. He never fully bounced back and was never quite the same player again. Too often, promising careers and dreams are cut short. Jamal Anderson faced his own knee problems. Following the Super Bowl, Anderson was set for a huge game the next season at Texas Stadium on Monday Night Football. If he couldn't secure a Super Bowl win, dominating the Cowboys in front of a nationally televised audience would be the next best achievement. Sadly, Anderson suffered a knee injury, went through rehabilitation, and then re-injured his left ACL again. It was two significant injuries within three seasons, leading to an early retirement. Advertisement In looking at the Falcons' all-time rushing leaders, names like Anderson and Andrews don't rank higher due to their shortened careers. Currently, the top spot is held by Gerald Riggs with 6,631 yards. As Bijan Robinson gears up for his third season, he's already over a third of the way to surpassing that total. In fact, if Robinson simply matches his performance from last season, he will soar to number seven on the list, surpassing the rushing totals of Stanback, Hampton, and Michael Vick. The crucial factor for Robinson will be maintaining consistency each week, which was somewhat inconsistent last year. For instance, in games against the Broncos, Saints, and Chiefs, Bijan managed only 94 rushing yards combined. For those of you scoffing at an all-time total of just 6,631 to lead a franchise, there are even lower totals across the NFL. The Texans are slightly behind with Arian Foster's 6,472. The Bucs are actually below 6,000 yards with James Wilder, and the Patriots' all-time leader is the late Sam "Bam" Cunningham at 5,453. The only obstacles in Robinson's path to dominating the city, winning rushing titles, and shattering team records are an unfortunate injury or a fallout with management. Here's to you, Mr. Robinson; a city is waiting, and so are the record books. Related: Atlanta Falcons Broadcaster Wes Durham Previews the Upcoming Season Related: Former Falcons Wide Receiver Shares His Thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. Related: Falcons' Legend Shares Thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Athlon Sports 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings
Athlon Sports 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. [Editor's note: This article is from Athlon Sports' 2025 Fantasy Football Guide. Order your copy today online or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] Advertisement These rankings will change after training camps open in late July. Injuries, surprise performances and other factors will impact all 32 team depth charts and affect the decisions you need to make when drafting your fantasy squad. For now, here's what the Athlon Sports big board looks like: 1. Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL 2. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN 3. Puka Nacua, WR, LAR 4. Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF 5. Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI 6. CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL 7. Malik Nabers, WR, NYG 8. Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN 9. Nico Collins, WR, HOU 10. Ashton Jeanty, RB, LV 11. Derrick Henry, RB, BAL 12. Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND 13. A.J. Brown, WR, PHI 14. Drake London, WR, ATL 15. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, JAC 16. Trey McBride, TE, ARI 17. Brock Bowers, TE, LV 18. Tee Higgins, WR, CIN 19. Rashee Rice, WR, KC 20. Joe Mixon, RB, HOU 21. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET 22. De'Von Achane, RB, MIA 23. Breece Hall, RB, NYJ 24. Kyren Williams, RB, LAR 25. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA Tyreek Hill Kirby Lee-Imagn Images 26. Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA 27. Davante Adams, WR, LAR 28. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET 29. Mike Evans, WR, TB 30. Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ 31. Josh Allen, QB, BUF 32. Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI 33. DJ Moore, WR, CHI 34. DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI 35. Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC 36. Kenneth Walker III, RB, SEA 37. James Cook, RB, BUF 38. Jayden Daniels, QB, WAS 39. Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL 40. Jayden Reed, WR, GB 41 Chris Olave, WR, NO 42 Zay Flowers, WR, BAL 43. Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS 44. Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA 45. Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR 46. James Conner, RB, ARI 47. Josh Jacobs, RB, GB 48. Alvin Kamara, RB, NO 49. Bucky Irving, RB, TB 50. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, ARI Aaron Jones© Brad Rempel-Imagn Images 51. Aaron Jones Sr., RB, MIN 52. Chase Brown, RB, CIN 53. Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC 54. Joe Burrow, QB, CIN 55. Sam LaPorta, TE, DET 56. D'Andre Swift, RB, CHI 57. Tony Pollard, RB, TEN 58. David Montgomery, RB, DET 59. Jakobi Meyers, WR, LV 60. Calvin Ridley, WR, TEN 61. Josh Downs, WR, IND 62. Deebo Samuel, WR, WAS 63. DK Metcalf, WR, PIT 64. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR 65. Jordan Addison, WR, MIN 66. Jameson Williams, WR, DET 67. George Pickens, WR, DAL 68. Xavier Worthy, WR, KC 69. Cooper Kupp, WR, SEA 70. Courtland Sutton, WR, DEN 71. David Njoku, TE, CLE 72. George Kittle, TE, SF 73. Jaylen Warren, RB, PIT 74. Isiah Pacheco, RB, KC 75. Quinshon Judkins, RB, CLE 76. Travis Kelce, TE, KC 77. Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN 78. Omarion Hampton, RB, LAC 79. RJ Harvey, RB, DEN 80. Brian Robinson, RB, WAS 81. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, NE 82. Khalil Shakir, WR, BUF 83. Jerry Jeudy, WR, CLE 84. Rome Odunze, WR, CHI 85. Jauan Jennings, WR, SF 86. Chris Godwin, WR, TB 87. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, IND 88. Justin Fields, QB, NYJ 89. Jordan Love, QB, GB 90. C.J. Stroud, QB, HOU 91. Darnell Mooney, WR, ATL 92. Rashid Shaheed, WR, NO 93. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, SF 94. Cam Skattebo, RB, NYG 95. Kaleb Johnson, RB, PIT 96. Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG 97. Kyler Murray, QB, ARI 98. Drake Maye, QB, NE 99. Baker Mayfield, QB, TB 100. T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN 101. Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF 102. Jonnu Smith, TE, MIA 103. Stefon Diggs, WR, NE 104. Christian Kirk, WR, HOU 105. Ricky Pearsall, WR, SF 106. Hollywood Brown, WR, KC 107. Najee Harris, RB, LAC 108. Mark Andrews, TE, BAL 109. Jaydon Blue, RB, DAL 110. Tank Bigsby, RB, JAC 111. Hunter Henry, TE, NE 112. Jake Ferguson, TE, DAL 113. Emeka Egbuka, WR, TB 114. Matthew Golden, WR, GB 115. Travis Hunter, WR, JAC 116. Keon Coleman, WR, BUF 117. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, NYG 118. Dak Prescott, QB, DAL 119. Justin Herbert, QB, LAC 120. Jared Goff, QB, DET 121. Bo Nix, QB, DEN 122. Caleb Williams, QB, CHI 123. Brock Purdy, QB, SF 124. Jalen Coker, WR, CAR 125. Ray-Ray McCloud III, WR, ATL Quentin JohnstonJim Dedmon-Imagn Images 126. Quentin Johnston, WR, LAC 127. Evan Engram, TE, DEN 128. Pat Freiermuth, TE, PIT 129. Jordan Mason, RB, MIN 130. Austin Ekeler, RB, WAS 131. Zach Charbonnet, RB, SEA 132. Rachaad White, RB, TB 133. Allen Lazard, WR, NYJ 134. Amari Cooper, WR, FA 135. Romeo Doubs, WR, GB 136. Michael Wilson, WR, ARI 137. Cedric Tillman, WR, CLE 138. Tre Harris, WR, LAC 139. Trey Benson, RB, ARI 140. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, DEN 141. Jerome Ford, RB, CLE 142. Javonte Williams, RB, DAL 143. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, NE 144. Roschon Johnson, RB, CHI 145. Jaylen Wright, RB, MIA 146. J.K. Dobbins, RB, FA 147. Kyle Pitts, TE, ATL 148. Tyler Warren, TE, IND 149. Dontayvion Wicks, WR, GB 150. Trevor Etienne, RB, CAR 151. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, JAC 152. Kendre Miller, RB, NO 153. MarShawn Lloyd, RB, GB 154. Ray Davis, RB, BUF 155. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, JAC 156. Zach Ertz, TE, WAS 157. Tucker Kraft, TE, GB 158. Parker Washington, WR, JAC 159. Tutu Atwell, WR, LAR 160. Joshua Palmer, WR, BUF 161. Marvin Mims Jr., WR, DEN 162. Darius Slayton, WR, NYG 163. Keenan Allen, WR, FA 164. Buffalo, DST, BUF 165. Baltimore, DST, BAL 166. Houston, DST, HOU 167. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, MIA 168. Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAC 169. Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR 170. Jack Bech, WR, LV 171. Diontae Johnson, WR, CLE 172. Rashod Bateman, WR, BAL 173. Luther Burden III, WR, CHI 174. Will Shipley, RB, PHI 175. Justice Hill, RB, BAL 176. Miles Sanders, RB, DAL 177. Blake Corum, RB, LAR 178. Tyler Allgeier, RB, ATL 179. Tyler Lockett, WR, TEN 180. Elic Ayomanor, WR, TEN 181. Geno Smith, QB, LV 182. Bryce Young, QB, CAR 183. J.J. McCarthy, QB, MIN 184. Sam Darnold, QB, SEA 185. Dallas, DST, DAL 186. Green Bay, DST, GB 187. New York Jets, DST, NYJ 188. Denver, DST, DEN 189. Zack Moss, RB, CIN 190. Sean Tucker, RB, TB 191. Elijah Mitchell, RB, KC 192. Isaac Guerendo, RB, SF 193. Josh Reynolds, WR, NYJ 194. Alec Pierce, WR, IND 195. Xavier Legette, WR, CAR 196. Antonio Gibson, RB, NE 197. Ty Johnson, RB, BUF 198. Dylan Sampson, RB, CLE 199. Chig Okonkwo, TE, TEN 200. Dallas Goedert, TE, PHI Dallas GoedertEric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports 201. Audric Estime, RB, DEN 202. Raheem Mostert, RB, LV 203. Braelon Allen, RB, NYJ 204. Tim Patrick, WR, DET 205. Brandin Cooks, WR, NO 206. Pat Bryant, WR, DEN 207. Samaje Perine, RB, CIN 208. Woody Marks, RB, HOU 209. Isaiah Davis, RB, NYJ 210. Kareem Hunt, RB, KC 211. Devin Singletary, RB, NYG 212. Juwan Johnson, TE, NO 213. Dalton Schultz, TE, HOU 214. Mike Gesicki, TE, CIN 215. Rico Dowdle, RB, CAR 216. Alexander Mattison, RB, MIA 217. A.J. Dillon, RB, PHI 218. Keaton Mitchell, RB, BAL 219. Russell Wilson, QB, NYG 220. Michael Penix Jr., QB, ATL 221. Cam Ward, QB, TEN 222. Aaron Rodgers, QB, PIT 223. Tyler Higbee, TE, LAR 224. Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, CAR 225. Isaiah Likely, TE, BAL 226. Kansas City, DST, KC 227. Pittsburgh, DST, PIT 228. Minnesota, DST, MIN 229. Cleveland, DST, CLE 230. Philadelphia, DST, PHI 231. Brandon Aubrey, K, DAL 232. Jake Bates, K, DET 233. Wil Lutz, K, DEN 234. Cameron Dicker, K, LAC 235. Tyler Loop, K, BAL 236. Younghoe Koo, K, ATL 237. Will Reichard, K, MIN 238. Tyler Bass, K, BUF 239. Matt Gay, K, WAS 240. Harrison Butker, K, KC 241. Chris Boswell, K, PIT 242. Jake Elliott, K, PHI 243. KaVontae Turpin, WR, DAL 244. Tre Tucker, WR, LV 245. Greg Dortch, WR, ARI 246. Jayden Higgins, WR, HOU 247. Andrei Iosivas, WR, CIN 248. Kendrick Bourne, WR, NE 249. DeMario Douglas, WR, NE 250. Adam Thielen, WR, CAR 251. Ollie Gordon II, RB, MIA 252. DJ Giddens, RB, IND 253. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, PIT 254. Phil Mafah, RB, DAL 255. Emanuel Wilson, RB, GB 256. Brashard Smith, RB, KC 257. Jalin Hyatt, WR, NYG 258. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, BAL 259. Troy Franklin, WR, DEN 260. Adonai Mitchell, WR, IND 261. Roman Wilson, WR, PIT 262. Kyle Monangai, RB, CHI 263. Jarquez Hunter, RB, LAR 264. Khalil Herbert, RB, IND 265. Devin Neal, RB, NO 266. Jalen McMillan, WR, TB 267. Cade Otton, TE, TB 268. Theo Johnson, TE, NYG 269. Colston Loveland, TE, CHI 270. Noah Brown, WR, WAS 271. Mar. Valdes-Scantling, WR, SEA 272. Jordan James, RB, SF 273. Tyler Shough, QB, NO 274. Anthony Richardson, QB, IND 275. Joe Flacco, QB, CLE 276. Daniel Jones, QB, IND 277. Will Dissly, TE, LAC 278. Michael Mayer, TE, LV 279. Noah Gray, TE, KC 280. Brenton Strange, TE, JAC Advertisement Related: Athlon Sports 2025 Fantasy Football Preview Magazine Now Available Related: Athlon Sports 2025 NFL Preview Magazine Now Available This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Falcons fail to crack top 10 in Pro Football Focus' receiving corps rankings
The Atlanta Falcons have committed considerable resources to their offense in recent years, spending four consecutive top-10 picks on skill position players. While the offense hasn't exactly taken off in recent years, there's reason to believe things will be different in 2025. Second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. appears to be set up for success in his first year starting. If Penix performs at the level many believe he's capable of, the Falcons offense should be among the NFL's top units this season. Advertisement One thing working to the young quarterback's advantage is the team's receiving corps. There's no shortage of options for Penix to throw to. Drake London and Darnell Mooney are one of the top wide receiver duos, combining for 2,263 yards last season. Atlanta's receiving corps just barely missed the top 10 in PFF's rankings, landing as the No. 11 ahead of the 2025 NFL season: Drake London came in at No. 11 in PFF's wide receiver rankings after garnering a 90.1 PFF receiving grade in 2024, which ranked fifth among wide receivers. Bijan Robinson's 82.2 PFF receiving grade placed fifth among running backs who played at least 100 receiving snaps, and Darnell Mooney's 74.6 mark was one of the more underrated performances from a WR2 this past year. If the Falcons can get anything at all from Kyle Pitts, this becomes a very diverse group. -- Trevor Sikkema, PFF While there's no shame in being ranked 11th, a case could be made that the Falcons have a top-five receiver group. London has shown a ton of growth over his first few seasons, and Mooney finished with 992 receiving yards despite missing the season finale in 2024. If you factor in the pass-catching ability of running back Bijan Robinson, the team's overall depth at wide receiver -- including Pro Bowl wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge -- and the potential of fifth-year tight end Kyle Pitts, there's only a handful of teams with more weapons. Advertisement Despite having essentially just one proven receiver in D.J. Moore, the Chicago Bears are ranked ahead of the Falcons at No. 9. The group obviously has some upside with first-round picks Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze, but it feels like the ranking is based more on potential than reality. At the end of the day, the Falcons have to feel good about their offense. With a solid offensive line and numerous weapons, Penix is set up for success in his first season starting for Atlanta. This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons receiving corps ranked outside of top 10 by PFF
