Falcons Trade for Simpson, Pearce's Off-Field Drama

0:00It's April 24th, NFL News, today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. The Los Angeles Rams just snagged Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, and that. Selection came straight from a trade with the Atlanta Falcons last year. In return, Atlanta grabbed the 26th pick and used it on past Russia James Purse Jr. from Tennessee. Meanwhile, Purse is dealing with three felony charges in Florida, but he has a pre-trial diversion program that could wipe them clean if he completes. It's successfully. Still, the NFL's personal conduct policy might slap him with a suspension anyway, leaving Falcons fans holding their breath. Atlanta supporters are already sweating this trade, knowing if Simpson turns into a franchise guy to replace Matthew Stafford, it'll sting. Wherever, especially with Purse's off-field drama and the Falcons banking on Michael Penex Jr. or Tuatago Veloa to lead the huddle this season.

1:04Looking ahead, the Falcons skip the first round for the first time since 2012 and hold their next shot at the 48th pick in. Round two, plus a few more later on. General Manager Ian Cunningham isn't ruling out trading tight-in Kyle Pitts for extra ammo, but he's cool with just building steady if no deals pop. As the new crew of Cunningham, coach Kevin Stofansky and President Matt Ryaneyes round two talents like defensive tackles or cornerbacks still on. The board, Atlanta's draft week in hangs in the balance, hoping to dodge another long-term regret.