Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons' Steven Jackson stretches during the team's NFL mini-camp football practice, Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga.

Tight end Tony Gonzalez has retired, receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White missed most of the offseason work and Ryan is adjusting to two new starters on his offensive line.

The NFC South is poised to be one of the toughest divisions in football for the upcoming season.

Friendship Baptist Church, an iconic 152-year-old church located in Castleberry Hill, was demolished yesterday to make way for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium.

Veteran cornerback Dominique Franks regards the Ravens' conditioning test as grueling enough that he doesn't want to ever have to run it again.

The Falcons are pushing toughness, and turning their players on one another in a rough tackling drill fits the motif.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker John Abraham is shown in a mugshot after being arrested in Georgia in late June.

"I think it was too much anticipation to be honest," said Shembo, the inside linebacker from Notre Dame.

Even so, there's a bonus for Humphrey, the former standout defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, right, catches a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan during NFL football minicamp, Thursday, June 19, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga.

As training camps get underway in the NFL , the Atlanta Falcons are looking to have a bounce-back season.

New Orleans Saints defense stop Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson during the game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday September 8, 2013.

The Falcons are counting on Ryan to play like an elite quarterback with a full complement of receivers and better protection.

Jets quarterback Michael Vick embraces mentor role Jets quarterback Michael Vick embraces role as mentor to Geno Smith.

Kroy Biermann isn't a Pro Bowler, but he's consistently filled a role. In fact, he's filled multiple roles.

Coming off a 4-12 season that ended with their defense ranked last in third-down efficiency, second-worst against the run and third-fewest in sacks, the Falcons still have unfulfilled leadership roles at several positions.

One of the reasons Tyson Clabo decided to join the Texans is that he has familiarity with the offensive line coach from their years spent together in Atlanta.

Aug 15, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; A view of the Heads Up Football logo on the helmet of Atlanta Falcons guard Harland Gunn during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

About one year and some change ago, the Falcons were in the midst of hitting a major crossroads in the Thomas Dimitroff / Mike Smith era of the team.

Kelvin Hayden made the most of his opportunity to work with the Bears' No. 1 defense Saturday, intercepting a pass and forcing a fumble early in practice.