Atlanta Falcons News

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith watches his teammates warmup prior to action vs the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.

Day one of NFL free agency came and went, and it was eventful, to say the least.

"It's an absolute no-brainer for the Falcons to select Khalil Mack at No. 6 if he's there."

If you’re a Panthers fan, Tuesday was a day where seemingly everyone in the NFC South got better and Carolina stayed the same.

Former LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson has found a new home with the Atlanta Falcons, who gave him a five-year, $25 million contract Wednesday.

The 2014 NFL free agency class was extremely deep, but the legal tampering period caused a frenzy of action as the contracts were finally allowed to be signed Tuesday afternoon.

Aqib Talib #31 of the New England Patriots celebrates after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aug 30, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Jon Asamoah during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Three teams are actively perusing quarterback Michael Vick . Only one offers a legit chance at starting and only one offers a sense of normalcy.

The last two months have not been kind to the Atlanta Falcons. Since the start of February, Atlanta has gone just 3-14, taking them from the third seed in the Eastern Conference to the number eighth spot.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Michael Vick; S Nate Allen, Kurt Coleman and Colt Anderson; DE Clifton Geathers; P Donnie Jones.

Gonzalez was originally selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft.

Paul Soliai has already had three contracts with the Miami Dolphins. This offseason he's looking for his final big NFL payday.

The Atlanta Falcons continue to pursue linemen on both sides of the ball as the 2014 NFL free agency period gets into full swing.

The Atlanta Falcons have been extremely busy this offseason, making adjustments in all categories, as well as bringing in Thomas Dimitroff 's former boss Scott Pioli as the assistant general manager.

The Atlanta Falcons have not waited for the start of free agency to address personnel changes with players and coaches.

In an article discussing potential moves in free agency, ESPN suggests three players the Falcons could sign.

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson breaks a tackle by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora during the first half at the Rogers Center.

The Atlanta Falcons only have one conference championship under their belt and zero Super Bowl wins.

Atlanta needs a talented offensive lineman to replace the terrible combination at left tackle that was Lamar Holmes and Sam Baker.