Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta has a need for some solid linebacker depth in this year's draft. Jordan Tripp of Montana would be an ideal fit for the Falcons' needs, as he can play multiple spots in both the 3-4 and 4-3 defenses.

Setting the odds on each selection is proving to be a tough task because of how unpredictable this year's draft has been already despite no selections being made.

Ohio State tackle Jack Mewhort was one of the Buckeyes' linemen worked out by the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Falcons' offensive line coach Mike Tice was among the Atlanta staffers at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center conducting a private workout for OSU offensive linemen Jack Mewhort, Corey Linsley and Marcus Hall.

The New York Jets signed star quarterback Michael Vick on Friday for a reported one-year, $5-million deal; however, animal rights group PETA , who seemingly still holds a grudge against the NFL player as a result of his 2007 conviction for dog-fighting, sent out a tweet upon hearing the news about the signing that clearly shows they are not quite ... (more)

The Falcons want to get bigger and stronger, but at the same time they have needs to fill.

Ray Edwards does not flinch these days at being labeled a "bad locker-room guy" or a "bad apple," as he was during his time in the NFL.

The Falcons continue to show signs that they will draft a running back in the upcoming draft.

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney , considered the top prospect in this year's NFL draft, is scheduled to visit the Atlanta Falcons next week, according to a league source.

The 2012 Atlanta Falcons looked like a perennial NFC playoff contender. The 2013 Falconsdidn't, to put it nicely.

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing and injury-filled 2013 season. Atlanta will now look to put the disappointment behind them and look forward to the 2014 season.

In 2007, former Atlanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick was found guilty of running a six-year long criminal dog-fighting ring.

He should also be an experienced special teams asset for the Falcons. With him on the roster, they would have more scheme and coverage versatility than they currently do.

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The possibility still exists for the Atlanta Falcons to trade up or down in this year's NFL draft , as general manager Thomas Dimitroff has reiterated throughout the offseason.

The "2014 NFL Draft Spreadsheet" is still in the works, but should be finished very soon.

We've looked at Atlanta's draft choices in 2008 and 2009 and determined that they could have done a few things differently.

The 23-year-old Lee signed with the Falcons last May after going undrafted out of Alabama State.

In a dismal 2013 season, there were only a handful of true bright spots. The rookies were the brightest stars in the constellation, and Trufant might have been the brightest of them all.

The Falcons need to hit it big with this pic if they want to get back into the playoffs in 2014.

When it comes to giving local kids a look prior to the draft, the Falcons always do a nice job.