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October 4, 2014
Falcons GM: Julio Jones 'healed up very, very well'
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones missed the team's offseason program after undergoing foot surgery in March. GM Thomas Dimitroff says the WR has 'healed up very, very well'.
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PFT preseason power rankings No. 2: Atlanta Falcons
The thing people will remember about the 2016 Falcons is that they blew a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl. That's reality, but also a shame, because there was so much positive about their season and what it portends for the future. The Falcons have traditionally had skill-position talent, but they pushed it to another...
J.J. Watt's health, contract concerns highlight 10 Texans questions
In the aftermath of a 34-16 AFC divisional-round loss in January to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the setback has created even more determination for the defending AFC South champions. Popular with teammates for his low-key personality in the locker room and hard-nosed approach to football, Savage is a strong-armed, classic pocket passer. All indications are that he's made a sound recove...
Falcons secondary ranked No. 5 in the NFL by PFF
Pro Football Focus made a wise decision in their recent secondary rankings for all 32 NFL teams, putting the young, talented Atlanta Falcons secondary among the league's top five. It shouldn&...
Falcons TE Austin Hooper ranked No. 2 in DVOA at his position
You already know the Falcons have the NFL's top offense, led by an MVP quarterback and bolstered by insane talent at wide receiver and running back. Did you also know Atlanta has a rising sta...
Jeff Fisher Tells Rams Staff He's Been Fired in 'All or Nothing' Video
Jeff Fisher 's tenure as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams came to an unceremonious end when he was fired after a 42-14 loss against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14 last season...
NFL stars Ryan, Brown visit William & Mary for All-Pro camp
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Steelers receiver Antonio Brown gave a number of youngsters football and life advice at Nike's 24th annual Colonial All-Pro Camp.
Matt Ryan laments Super Bowl loss in new high-profile Gatorade ad
The Falcons quarterback says he wants to move on from the Super Bowl loss, but this new commercial suggests otherwise.
Players' big paydays not primary concern of Falcons owner Arthur Blank
He understands that MVP Matt Ryan soon may be up for an even loftier salary, but Arthur Blank takes a long view for all players, not just top earners.
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Falcons dominate the NFL Top 100
Fact: Matt Ryan is an accomplished amateur beet pickler
Falcons 2017 position groups ranked from first to worst
The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL's deepest and most talented rosters, but a lot has changed since the Super Bowl. To help get you re-acquainted with the team, let's go around and...
Devonta Freeman thinks he should've been Super Bowl MVP. Does he not realize he was the goat? | FOX Sports
The Falcons RB was responsible for the sack/fumble that changed the game.
Freeman laments Super Bowl loss: I should have been MVP
When it comes to Super LI and the Atlanta Falcons' loss, Devonta Freeman is still bitter, though a new contract is on the horizon.
Falcons confident in Devonta Freeman deal by first week of training camp
The Falcons brass is confident they will get a deal done with Devonta Freeman by the first week of training camp, according to a report by Dianna Russini of ESPN: Freeman is entering what would be ...
Devonta Freeman Says He's Looking Forward to Signing Contract Extension
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman helped lead his team to the Super Bowl last season and is ready to be rewarded with a contract extension...
Garland, Schweitzer taking shared path to Falcons' RG battle | FOX Sports
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The second day of minicamp was over for some Atlanta Falcons players.
Roddy White 'open' to future front office role with Falcons
After years of lining up at receiver for the Falcons, Roddy White has interest in transitioning into a front office role with the team in the future.
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Michael Vick, Roddy White retire in Falcons ceremony
The Atlanta Falcons bade farewell to two of the most talented, and controversial, players in team history.
Michael Vick, Roddy White to be honored as 'Falcons for life'
White spent his entire career with the Falcons, while Vick bounced around the league a bit towards the end of his career.
Falcons OC wants more red-zone targets for Julio Jones
New Falcons OC Steve Sarkisian wants to do more than copy Kyle Shanahan's offense. Sarkisian told reporters Wednesday he wants to utilize All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones in the red zone in 2017.
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Falcons sign former Washington wide receiver, returner
The Atlanta Falcons have made a move heading into the first weekend of OTAs. According to a statement released by the team, Atlanta has signed former University of Washington wide receiver Marvin H...
Matt Ryan: We have the blueprint for success, so we're going to give everything we have
NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan about preparing for the 2017 season.
Michael Vick's football legacy still impacts younger generation
Michael Vick had the eyes and ears of campers at his football showcase as the ex-Atlanta Falcons star quarterback continues to repair his reputation.
No talks yet between Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons on sign-to-retire deal
Quarterback Michael Vick said he has not spoken to anyone with the Atlanta Falcons about signing a one-day contract so he can officially retire as a member of the Falcons.
Vick wants to retire as Falcon on one-day deal
Michael Vick, who told ESPN's Josina Anderson in February that he is retired from the NFL, said he is in talks with the Atlanta Falcons to sign a one-day contract and officially retire with his first NFL team.
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Michael Vick plans to sign one-day deal, retire with Falcons
Vick has been a part of other teams after the Falcons — but he wants his NFL career to end where it started.
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...
Devonta Freeman getting comfortable with Steve Sarkisian
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is already beginning to feel a level of comfort with new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian takes over for Kyle Shanahan after his departure in February to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. "Definitely a players' coach," Freeman said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. "The thing I...
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.
Michael Vick, Justin Forsett to Play in American Flag Football League Trial Game
Former Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is set to take part in a test game for the American Flag Football League next month in San Jose, California...
Falcons' Devonta Freeman not holding out but says he wants to be 'elite paid'
At some point Freeman is going to want to be paid in a large fashion
Nick Saban talked with Dan Quinn about blowing huge leads in big games
Nick Saban and Dan Quinn have something in common besides a line on a résumé: both men blew double-digit leads in the biggest game of the year within a month of each other, Saban's Alabama to Clemson in the national championship game, Quinn's Atlanta Falcons to New England in the Super Bowl. Quinn worked
Falcons RB Devonta Freeman enjoying life under new OC Steve Sarkisian
Sarkisian is taking over for Kyle Shanahan, who is now the head coach for the 49ers.
Devonta Freeman Says He Wants 'To Be Elite Paid' in Falcons Extension
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is not going to give the defending NFC champions a hometown discount on his next contract. Speaking to ESPN's Josina Anderson , Freeman made it clear what he believes he's worth...
Falcons' Devonta Freeman: 'I want to be elite paid'
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman won't sit out practices or games while he pursues a new contract. The shifty back, however, wants "to be elite paid" when the contract does come.
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Devonta Freeman wants to be 'elite paid' running back
Two-time Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman and his agent have made it known that he wants "elite" money from the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons' Freeman said he won't let negotiations affect him
When Devonta Freeman ended his news conference, he stepped down from the stage and proceeded to shak...
DEVONTA FREEMAN TEVIN COLEMAN: Atlanta Falcons RB Freeman on playing with Coleman, 'We are the best duo in the NFL'
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman says he and Tevin Coleman are "the best duo in the NFL."
Devonta Freeman Says He's 'Patient' About Negotiating New Contract with Falcons
While he's still seeking a new deal with the Atlanta Falcons , running back Devonta Freeman isn't going to let his contract status impede his preseason preparations for the 2017 campaign...
Holdout still not an option for Falcons' Devonta Freeman
Devonta Freeman reiterated that he has no plans to hold out for a new contract, saying that everything will take care of itself.
Devonta Freeman: I want to be 'real disrespectful'
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman wants to establish himself as less of a defender-friendly running back in 2017. Freeman was one of the NFL's most prolific tackle-breakers in 2015.
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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...
Atlanta Falcons players thank firefighters from I-85 collapse (Video)
Several players visited Fire Station 19 to personally thank the firefighters and cook them dinner.
Falcons bring back backup quarterback Matt Simms
Matt Simms is heading back to Atlanta. Simms, a quarterback who spent the last two years on the Falcons' practice squad, signed with the team again today. The son of the recently demoted CBS analyst Phil Simms and brother of former NFL backup quarterback Chris Simms, Matt played his college football at Tennessee and has...
Reaction to Falcons signing former Georgia wide receiver Reggie Davis
The Atlanta Falcons announced former Georgia wide receiver Reggie Davis was signed to an undrafted...
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
Atlanta Falcons' motto for 2017: 'Embrace the suck'
How does Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn get over losing the Super Bowl? By facing it head-on.
Decathlete Garrett Scantling trying to make it in the NFL
Garrett Scantling decided before his freshman year at Georgia to honor his track and field scholarship and focus solely on the decathlon. Now five years out of football, Scantling has shelved his decathlon career for a chance to make the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster. ''Doing the decathlon
