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October 4, 2014
Falcons' Bryant kicks in practice, may play against Chiefs
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who missed last week's preseason opener with an undisclosed injury, may return this week
2018 Preseason All-NFC South Team: Saints triplets, Julio Jones, Luke Kuechly lead the way
Several positions, such as QB, were tough to narrow down in division that includes Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Bucs
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Calvin Ridley hoping to be standout rookie as right 'fit' in Atlanta
Jamey Eisenberg caught up with Falcons rookie receiver Calvin Ridley after his preseason debut against the Jets, and Ridley has high hopes for his first NFL season in 2018.
Ryan eager for second chance to get Falcons offense moving
Dan Quinn briefly struggled with his plan to play quarterback Matt Ryan for only one series in the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener at the New York Jets. Quinn stuck with his plan, but the bad series set the pace for a poor performance by the offense in last week's 17-0 loss to the Jets .
NFL preseason roundup: Bridgewater, Darnold sharp for Jets
The New York Jets' preseason home opener, a 17-0 home win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, spiced up the already intriguing quarterback situation, as rookie Sam Darnold and veteran Teddy Bridgewater each threw for almost 100 yards and a touchdown in limited playing time. Darnold, the third overall
NFL Preseason Roundup: Jets Have Legit QB Controversy After Darnold Shows Out
The NFL preseason is in full swing with two games being played Friday. However, plenty occurred before the Atlanta Falcons faced the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium and the Oakland Raiders hosted the Detroit Lions...
Helmet penalty flags fly in Jets' win over Falcons
No one was safe from the NFL's new helmet rule during Friday night's game between the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets. ''I'm anxious to go back and look at those,'' Atlanta coach Dan Quinn said. The rule first struck specials teams in the opening quarter, well before the
Jets vs. Falcons highlights | Preseason Week 1
Watch the best highlights from the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons Preseason Week 1 match up.
Column: In a jaded world, here's a player worthy of cheers
Column: In a jaded world filled with scandals, cheats and scoundrels, Falcons safety Ricardo Allen is someone we can all cheer for.
Reports: Brady, Patriots close to contract adjustment
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are near an incentive-laden adjustment to his 2018 contract that lifts the five-time Super Bowl champion's compensation toward current market value at the quarterback position. Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons ($30 million annually) and Kirk Cousins of the
Falcons' in midst of intense camp
The Atlanta Falcons are focused on having fierce camp battles to find starters.
Falcons keep close eye on position battles against Jets
Schweitzer, Fusco _ perhaps Atlanta's top free-agent acquisition _ take tight competition for starting job at RG into Falcons' preseason opener at Jets
Devonta Freeman on New Helmet Rules: 'That's the NFL Rule, Not My Rule'
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman suggested Tuesday that he won't alter his running style in 2018 despite a new rule meant to curtail both offensive and defensive players leading with their helmets...
Early Bird Report: Ricardo Allen's inspiring journey; how 2008 bucked an NFL trend and more
Today's Early Bird Report includes Ricardo Allen's journey to become a key piece in the Falcons' rising defense as well as a look back at how 2008 bucked a major NFL trend
Devonta Freeman says new helmet rules "not my rule"
When the NFL created the new rules outlawing players initiating contact with the helmet, they did it with player safety in mind. Not every player is interested in their protection. Falcons running back Devonta Freeman shrugged off the new rules, anticipating he'll get flagged multiple times for lowering
Jones is not only Atlanta's star receiver, he's a mentor
It was just another routine throw in practice, a rookie quarterback tossing the ball to a rookie receiver. When the two failed to connect, Julio Jones stepped in. ''What a pure example of what we stand for as a group,'' said Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn, clearly pleased that one
NFL Power Rankings: NFC Teams Dominate Top Five
The NFL preseason is underway. Before you know it, the Atlanta Falcons and Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will be mixing it up to open the regular season Sept. 6...
Falcons agree to 3-year extension with safety Ricardo Allen
Falcons agree to 3-year contract extension with safety Ricardo Allen
Falcons give safety Ricardo Allen three-year extension reportedly worth $19.5 million
The Falcons continue to extend their key players to ensure they remain a contender in the NFC
Source: Falcons, Allen reach 3-year extension
The Falcons have given safety Ricardo Allen a three-year, $19.5 million extension, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move comes after Allen signed a restricted free agent tender this offseason.
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Falcons extend S Allen for three years, reported $19.5M
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year extension with free safety Ricardo Allen, the team announced Monday. A restricted free agent this offseason, Allen was tendered by the Falcons at the second-round level, and he signed the $2.914 million tender in June. Before the extension, he
A healthy McKinley is key for Atlanta
Takkarist McKinley should be next in the line of the second-year breakout players on the Atlanta Falcons' defense.
Quinn: Falcons TE Austin Hooper has been like a 'dog'
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn discussed the positive progress of tight end Austin Hooper this offseason. Hooper stayed in the Atlanta area to work with quarterback Matt Ryan.
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Devonta Freeman feeling good, smiling again for Falcons
Running back Devonta Freeman is upbeat as he enjoys return to good health following 2 concussions and knee injury in 2017
A 346-pound Carolina Panther walks onto the field — and, in a word, impresses everyone
The Carolina Panthers acquired 346-pound Dontari Poe to shore up their defensive line. The NFL veteran's (Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons) agility has impressed many, including Luke Kuechly, at camp.
Vic Beasley back full-time at defensive end for Falcons
Vic Beasley had a season to mostly forget last year. Now that the Atlanta Falcons have put him back full-time at defensive end, he's looking to regain the form that made him the NFL sacks leader two years ago. ''I know the guys have a lot of faith in me and the coaches do also, so we'
DeAngelo Hall officially retires
Defensive back DeAngelo Hall formally announced his retirement Wednesday after 14 NFL seasons. Hall intercepted 43 passes and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection while playing for the Atlanta Falcons (2004-07), Oakland Raiders (2008) and Washington Redskins (2009-17). Hall told reporters in mid-May
QB Matt Ryan looks to regain his MVP form with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan is eager to regain his MVP form with the Atlanta Falcons.
Report: Falcons eye extensions with S Allen, DT Jarrett
With several key players already extended this offseason, the Atlanta Falcons have turned their attention to new deals for safety Ricardo Allen and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, according to an NFL Network report Monday. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Falcons planned to meet with Allen'
Recent deals show Cowboys got a bargain when they signed Tyron Smith
Offensive tackles are getting rich in the NFL this offseason, with Nate Solder getting more than $15 million a year from the Giants in March and Taylor Lewan of the Titans and Jake Matthews of the Falcons getting nearly that much last week. All of which shows what a great deal the Cowboys got when [more
Record crowd for Falcons practice sees new roof open, close
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons couldn't wait to show the biggest crowd to attend one of their practices their stadium's fully functioning retractable roof.
Falcons hoping for big return on big investment in offense
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Ricardo Allen began listing the weapons on the Atlanta Falcons' offense and shook his head.
Calvin Ridley Suffered Knee or Hamstring Injury During Falcons' Training Camp
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley suffered an apparent knee or hamstring injury during training camp Saturday, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
Falcons players encouraged to make their own decisions over anthem
Although Atlanta Falcons players have been asked to stand for the anthem, owner Arthur Blank wants it to be of their own volition.
Matt Ryan calls 2018 Falcons the best team he's ever had
Matty Ice seems to like this current squad a lot.
NFL Training Camps: Julio Jones gets red zone work, rave reviews for Ridley and more Falcons chatter
Matt Ryan, Takk McKinley and Dan Quinn discuss what to expect in our training camp look at the Falcons
Falcons' Blank defends players' rights in on-field protests
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes players should have the right to speak out on important issues even though he isn't expecting his players to protest during the national anthem this season. Blank says just like last season, Falcons players have been asked to stand for the national anthem
Falcons ready to go deep again with Julio Jones
With their top receiver back in uniform, the Falcons are confident they will see more of the explosive plays that were often missing last season.
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Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews gets 5-year extension
The 26-year-old Matthews was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 draft. ''I love playing here and love the city and I'm blessed and humbled,'' Matthews said. The deal is through the 2023 season and comes one day after the team agreed on a contract ''adjustment'' with
Falcons wide receiver Jones gets $2.9 million boost for 2018 in revised deal
Julio Jones will net an extra $2.9 million for the 2018 season in his reworked deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN. Jones, who has three years left on his current deal, gets a $4.4 signing bonus for this season while dropping his base salary from $10.5 million to $9 million in the reworked
Sources: Falcons' Jones adds $2.9M to '18 deal
Julio Jones' revised contract with the Falcons will net him an additional $2.9 million in 2018 and an assurance the team will conduct good-faith negotiations on another extension in 2019, sources told ESPN.
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Falcons, Matthews agree to 5-year extension
The Falcons have agreed to a five-year extension with LT Jake Matthews, the sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft. A source said the deal is worth $75 million.
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Jake Matthews, Falcons Reportedly Finalizing 5-Year, $75 Million Contract
The Atlanta Falcons and offensive tackle Jake Matthews are reportedly finalizing a five-year, $75 million contract extension ahead of the 2018 season. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported the update Friday...
Matt Ryan was at home asleep when news broke of Julio Jones reporting to Falcons camp
Matty Ice says he 'woke up' to the news of Jones showing up and 'felt pretty good about it'
Falcons, tackle Jake Matthews agree to $75 million extension
Atlanta's Jake Matthews became the second NFL tackle to receive a big payday on Friday.
Falcons announce five-year deal for left tackle Matthews
The Atlanta Falcons gave quarterback Matt Ryan a huge deal in early May. Now, they've locked up the guy protecting his blind side. The team announced Friday it had reached a five-year extension with left tackle Jake Matthews. Matthews, entering the final year of his rookie contracts, will reportedly
Falcons Sign Offensive Tackle Jake Matthews to Five-Year, $75 Million Deal
After renegotiating Julio Jones' contract on Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons locked up another key cog in their offense on Friday morning by signing left tackle Jake Matthews to a five-year, $75 million contract extension.
Falcons continue paying everyone, give Jake Matthews $75M extension to start training camp
With Atlanta kicking off training camp, the team is handing their starting left tackle a $75 million extension
Falcons, Jake Matthews agree on 5-year, $75M deal
Consider July 27, 2018, as Franchise Tackle Friday. Less than an hour after the Titans agreed with Taylor Lewan on a new five-year deal, the Atlanta Falcons have done the same with Jake Matthews.
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Falcons expertly trolled a local news anchor after tweet about Julio Jones
Julio Jones got an 'adjusted' deal and everyone else got a brand new screensaver
