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October 4, 2014
Bucs release Sean Renfree to make room for Ryan Fitzpatrick
The Buccaneers made some paperwork official Monday, and parted ways with a quarterback after adding Ryan Fitzpatrick. The team announced that the veteran quarterback officially signed his contract. To make room for him on the 90-man roster, they waived quarterback Sean Renfree. The Bucs signed the former Falcons backup earlier this offseason. Renfree played two...
Trufant Island?
Falcons' star cornerback Desmond Trufant is poised to make waves with a little help from a fast front seven. The post Trufant Island? appeared first on Cover32.
Football Outsiders: Falcons to go 9-7 (whoa!) and grab a wild card | Mark Bradley blog
Frequenters of this space know I enjoy a good prediction. I even enjoy bad predictions. Without the question, "So who's going to win?," there would be no sports worth following. But the predictions I track most closely are those made by Football Outsiders, which uses its data to cut through the noise. And, regarding the Atlanta Falcons, Football...
Tom Brady doesn't want to see Super Bowl jersey thief punished
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he would rather not see a man who stole two of his Super Bowl jersey put in jail.Brady's jerseys that he wore during victories against against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX and February's comeback win against the Atlanta Falcons in Super
Takkarist McKinley: I have 'best motor in this class'
We already knew Takkarist McKinley was fired up about landing in the first round of last month's NFL draft. The defensive end, though, insists the Atlanta Falcons got a steal with the No. 26 overall pick.
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Post-draft Power Rankings: Patriots, Falcons own the league
New England, Atlanta and Green Bay maintain their hold at the top, but there's movement afoot after that -- hello, Pittsburgh. Here's how our experts ranked the NFL following the draft.
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Falcons keep focus on defense, take LSU LB Riley in 3rd
The Atlanta Falcons struck familiar themes when they again focused on defense high in the NFL draft and again selected a player from Louisiana State on Friday night. The Falcons traded down, giving away their second-round pick, to select LSU linebacker Duke Riley in the third round. One year ago, the
New Atlanta Falcons player fulfills NFL promise to grandmother
The Atlanta Falcons chose UCLA's Takkarist McKinley as their first-round pick.
NFL Draft 2017: Full List Including Takkarist McKinley's Heartfelt Speech to Late Grandmother
Takkarist McKinley stood onstage at the NFL Draft in Philadelphia on Thursday, holding a photograph of his late grandmother. McKinley, 21, had just been picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round and he was keen to credit Myrtle Collins, the woman who raised him.
NFL Draft 2017: Full list, plus Takkarist McKinley's heartfelt speech to his late grandmother
McKinley was picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round.
NFL Draft 2017: Full List Including Takkarist McKinley's Heartfelt Speech to Late Grandmother
Takkarist McKinley stood onstage at the NFL Draft in Philadelphia on Thursday, holding a photograph of his late grandmother. McKinley, 21, had just been picked by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round and he was keen to credit Myrtle Collins, the woman who raised him.
Seahawks Select... Draft Picks in the 2017 NFL Draft
As per their typical pattern, the Seattle Seahawks traded down, swapping their 26th pick to the Atlanta Falcons for the 31st pick. Seattle received an additional third and seventh round pick to drop five spots. At this rate, the Seahawks will have every third round pick in this year's draft. And as I
Falcons make 1st round move, get UCLA defensive end McKinley
The Atlanta Falcons continued their relentless effort to overhaul their defense by moving up in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night to select defensive end Takkarist McKinley of UCLA. The Falcons traded the No. 31 overall pick and this year's third- and seventh-round picks to Seattle
Falcons draft pick drops f-bomb in passionate tribute to his late grandmother, tells NFL 'Fine me later!'
The Atlanta Falcons selected Takkarist McKinley with the 26th pick of the NFL Draft, and afterwards, the defensive end from UCLA gave a passionate interview for the ages. After posing for photographs on stage with commissioner Roger Goodell, Deion Sanders of the NFL Network pulled McKinley aside for
Falcons trade up to 26 to select Takkarist McKinley
Fresh off a run to the Super Bowl, the Falcons have moved up to add another piece to their defense. Atlanta traded up to the 26th pick to select UCLA defensive end Takkarist McKinley.
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Atlanta Falcons NFL draft picks: 2017 round-by-round results, grades
The Atlanta Falcons won the NFC South with an 115 record, making it all the way to the Super Bowl with the league's top offense.
Mike Mayock 2017 mock draft: Atlanta Falcons make the unpopular pick
Jabrill Peppers, seriously?
Official: Atlanta stadium to be ready for August
An Atlanta stadium official says the $1.5 billion Mercedes Benz Stadium is 90 percent done and expected to be ready for the Falcons' Aug. 26 preseason game.
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Jake Matthews' 5th-Year Contract Option Picked Up by Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that they picked up the fifth-year option on Jake Matthews ' rookie deal, keeping him under contract through the 2018 season...
Joe Mixon Reportedly Not on Falcons' 2017 NFL Draft Board
The Atlanta Falcons have taken controversial Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon off their draft board, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ...
Family Thanks NFL Player Mohamed Sanu for Setting Good Example On Plane
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu shared the sweet letter he received from a family who had sat behind him on an airplane, in which they thanked him for setting a good example for their 10-year-old son with his manners and healthy choices.
Falcons' Mohamed Sanu is a positive in-flight role model
Atlanta Falcons receiver Mohamed Sanu made himself a new fan on a flight this weekend.
Mohamed Sanu gets inspirational note from family after flight
Some NFL wide receivers have a reputation for being egotistical, selfish or out-of-the-loop. Others are a bit different. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and his organization have made character ...
What Traits Will The Falcons Look For During The Draft?
The Atlanta Falcons have focused on speed and size in the past two drafts and 2017 shouldn't be any different. The post What Traits Will The Falcons Look For During The Draft? appeared first on Cover32.
Taylor Gabriel Signs 1-Year Tender with Atlanta Falcons After Breakout Season
Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel signed his one-year tender Saturday to remain with the Atlanta Falcons , according to Kelsey Conway of the team's official website. ESPN...
2017 Atlanta Falcons Schedule: Full Listing of Dates, Times and TV Info
The Atlanta Falcons ' 2016 season was a fever dream come true. Their offense coalesced into the league's most dominant unit, with Matt Ryan posting MVP numbers and helping carry the team all the way to the sport's pinnacle...
2017 NFL Schedule: League Releases Official Regular-Season Slate
The New England Patriots, fresh off a dramatic Super Bowl 51 win over the Atlanta Falcons, will officially return to the gridiron Thursday, September 7, when they host the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL 's regular-season opener at Gillette Stadium...
2017 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons' top five needs, best fits on the clock at No. 31
Who should the Falcons take with their first pick? We break down all their options
Falcons look to move on after epic Super Bowl collapse
After a Super Bowl championship was ripped from his grasp, MVP Matt Ryan needed some time to grieve. For the Falcons, that reality began to sink in this week when they returned to their training complex in Atlanta's sprawling northern suburbs to begin nearly two months of offseason workouts. Being
Falcons look to move on after epic Super Bowl collapse
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After a Super Bowl championship was ripped from his grasp, MVP Matt Ryan needed some time to grieve.
Falcons' Ryan on SB loss: 'Life goes on'
Matt Ryan says it took some time to get over the Falcons' Super Bowl collapse but that the team is ready to move on and "focused on what's in front of us."
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Trump: Patriots' Super Bowl LI win was 'legendary'
President Donald Trump welcomed the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the White House on Wednesday, describing their comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons as "legendary."
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Falcons vs. Patriots: 12
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots turned Super Bowl LI into a nightmare for the Atlanta Falcons. Will it happen again this Fall?
Super Bowl 51 Champion New England Patriots Visit President Trump at White House
Members of the New England Patriots visited the White House on Wednesday to commemorate their Super Bowl 51 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons . The trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave...
The Latest: Trump on Pats, 'No team has been good this long'
President Donald Trump is saluting the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots at the White House. The Patriots rallied from 25 points down to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in February. The celebration at the White House was tempered by the apparent suicide of former Patriot Aaron Hernandez in prison
Tom Brady backs out of New England Patriots' White House visit
President Trump won't get to hang out with his "good friend" Tom Brady on Wednesday after all. Shortly before the New England Patriots' scheduled visit to the White House on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their Super Bowl LI victory in February over the Atlanta Falcons, Brady announced that he would not be able to attend. "In light of some recent developments, I am unable to attend today's ce...
Tom Brady is skipping the Patriots' White House visit due to 'personal family matters'
After beating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51, the Patriots are the first professional sports team scheduled to visit President Donald Trump's White House. Several players, including former tight end Martellus Bennett and safety Devin McCourty, have said they wouldn't make the trip for
New Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delay to impact Atlanta United games
Atlanta will play three more games at Bobby Dodd Stadium before changing homes
Packers open workouts with some new changes in mind
Following the Packers' drubbing at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons in last season's NFC Championship, quarterback Aaron Rodgers said the team needed to reload
Roof construction delays Mercedes Benz Stadium opening
The planned opening of the $1.5 billion Mercedes Benz Stadium has been delayed by ongoing roof construction. Steve Cannon, the CEO of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank's businesses, said Tuesday the delay is a ''timeline'' issue. The new opening date of the stadium
Georgia Dome is still around if Mercedes-Benz Stadium isn't ready in time for football
The Falcons are supposed to move into a new home this fall, but they're keeping the old one around ... just in case.
10 Biggest Super Bowl Chokes in NFL History
In honor of the Atlanta Falcons' collapse in Super Bowl 51, here is a look at the 10 biggest Super Bowl chokes in NFL history.
Falcons' all-time leading receiver Roddy White officially announces retirement
White finishes his career with 808 receptions, 10,863 yards and 63 touchdowns, all franchise-best marks
Former Falcons WR Roddy White announces retirement
The most prolific receiver in Atlanta Falcons history is officially calling it quits. Just over one year after being cut by the Falcons, Roddy White announced his retirement Friday.
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Roddy White Retires from NFL After 11 Seasons with Falcons
Longtime Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White officially announced his retirement from the National Football League on Friday after going unsigned for the 2016 season...
NFL announces date of Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons made their long-awaited return to the Super Bowl in 2017. The city will follow suit in two years.
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Devonta Freeman Will Participate in Falcons Minicamp Amid Contract Negotiations
Despite looking for a better contract, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman won't hold out from offseason workouts. "I'm doing everything," Freeman said Wednesday, per Alex Marvez of Sporting News...
Ludacris warned Falcons fans about premature Super Bowl celebration
When the Atlanta Falcons took a 25-point lead in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, a lot of people thought the game was in the bag. Some people on Twitter were openly celebrating, sh...
Matt Ryan Says He's Watched Super Bowl 51 Loss to Patriots Multiple Times
After the Atlanta Falcons blew a 25-point lead in losing Super Bowl LI to the New England Patriots , quarterback Matt Ryan watched the game film several times. According to ESPN...
Falcons' Ryan moves on from loss in own way
While some may have wanted to forget losing the Super Bowl as quickly as possible, Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan said he watched the game film repeatedly in the days after the loss.
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