Falcons Bolster Receiver Room Following Ugly Loss to Broncos
The Falcons added more depth at receiver, signing a former Giants wideout after a disappointing preseason opener.
The Atlanta Falcons suffered a tough preseason loss to the Denver Broncos, falling 27-7 in front of a home crowd of nearly 70,000 fans. Jack Strand, the Falcons' undrafted rookie quarterback, was the team's lone offensive scorer with a goal-line rushing touchdown. Chris Blair, the team's top receiver from last year, saw limited action this preseason, recording just two catches for 37 yards.
In search of reinforcements, the Falcons have signed former New York Giants wideout Beaux Collins, who was waived by the Giants mid-season with an injury settlement. Collins, who was undrafted out of Notre Dame in the 2025 NFL Draft, struggled with a neck injury during his rookie season. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 206 pounds, Collins possesses the size and length to be a viable red-zone threat, but Atlanta's already deep receiving corps, led by Drake London, may make his competition for roster spots challenging.
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