The Atlanta Falcons play football that actually counts in less than a week. You read that right.
After an offseason that annually feels like it takes forever, the NFL regular season is only days away from kicking off, and today we received news that the Falcons have revealed their team captains for the 2025 season.
Being selected as a team captain is an honor in the locker room, as those selected help set the tone for the entire team. These individuals are tasked with inspiring their fellow teammates,
mediating between players and coaching staff, and upholding the morale of the overall team.
In 2025, the Falcons will have six team captains: three on offense, two on defense, and one on special teams. All six players will wear specialized “C” patches, repressing their captain status, along with stars that signify how many years they have been a team captain.
• S Jessie Bates III (2025, 2024, 2023)
• LB Kaden Elliss (2025)
• P Bradley Pinion (2025)
• QB Michael Penix Jr. (2025)
• RG Chris Lindstrom (2025, 2023)
• LT Jake Matthews (2021-2025)
It’s exciting to see several first time team captains this year, but even more so to see one of those being quarterback Michael Penix Jr. He’s the man who many, including myself, believe will become the franchise quarterback the team has desperately needed since Matt Ryan.
