South Atlanta News

As the NFL season begins, the Atlanta Falcons are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The offseason has been eventful for the Falcons, with numerous roster changes and strategic adjustments.

David H. from Marshalltown, Iowa, inquired about the team's salary cap following recent transactions. "According to Spotrac, the team currently has just over $7 million in cap space," Will responded. This figure was increased by restructuring Jessie Bates' contract, converting $11.25 million of his 2024 salary into a signing bonus, clearing $7.5 million in cap space.

David A. from Rincon, Ga., asked about Tyler Allgeier's playing time compared to Bijan Robinson's. Will highlighted Allgeier's impressive stats: "Since he entered the league in 2022, Allgeier ranks 15th among running backs with 1,718 rushing yards." However, given Robinson's talent and draft status as a top-10 pick, it is expected that Robinson will receive more touches.

Mike H. from Kennesaw, Ga., questioned why the Falcons haven't added a third quarterback to their roster or practice squad after trading Taylor Heinicke. Will clarified that Nathan Peterman was recently added to the practice squad as the third quarterback behind Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

Will S. from Summerville, Ga., expressed concerns about the lack of preseason game reps for starters under new head coach Raheem Morris. Will noted that modern NFL training camps have evolved significantly: "These players have had a lot of 11-on-11 reps and handled a pretty big mental load as well."

In conclusion, fans are eager for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh and look forward to seeing how these offseason changes translate on the field.