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October 4, 2014
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...
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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Patriots File to Trademark 'Unequivocally the Sweetest' After Super Bowl 51 Win
The New England Patriots filed a trademark application last month for the phrase "unequivocally the sweetest," which team owner Robert Kraft used after the team's stunning comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI...
WATCH: NFL MVP Matt Ryan has found a new secret weapon to catch his passes
The Falcons quarterback might've just found a new receiver in his own backyard
Welcome To The Brotherhood: Meet the Newest Dirty Birds
Welcome to the Brotherhood! The 2017 Atlanta Falcons draft class has arrived. The post Welcome To The Brotherhood: Meet the Newest Dirty Birds appeared first on Cover32.
Takkarist McKinley Reportedly Won't Be Fined for Cursing During Draft Speech
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Takkarist McKinley will not be fined for dropping an F-bomb during his on-camera interview at the 2017 NFL draft...
Takkarist McKinley won't be fined by NFL for swearing
New Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Takkarist McKinley was so fired after being drafted in the first round Thursday night he dropped an f-bomb on live television. He won't be punished for it.
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Falcons LB Takkarist McKinley will not be fined
New Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Takk McKinley was so fired after being drafted in the first round Thursday night he dropped an f-bomb on stage on live TV. He did not get punished it.
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The future of the Atlanta Falcons
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Eric Saubert NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Atlanta Falcons' Pick
Pro Day Results Height Weight 40 Time 3-Cone Short Shuttle 6'5" 253 lbs 4.67s 7...
Brian Hill NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Atlanta Falcons' Pick
Measurables Height Weight 40 Time Arm Length Hand Size 3-Cone 6'0 5/8" 219 lbs 4.54s N/A N/A 7...
Damontae Kazee NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Atlanta Falcons' Pick
Measurables Height Weight 40 Time Arm Length Hand Size 3-Cone 5'10 ¼" 184 lbs 4.54s 30 ⅞ " 8 ⅝ " 7...
Sean Harlow NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Atlanta Falcons' Pick
Pro Day Results Height Weight 40 Time Arm Length Hand Size 6'4" 303 lbs 5...
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...
