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October 4, 2014
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...
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
2017 Rookie Minicamp - Day 1
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off rookie minicamp on Friday. Here is your first look at the rookie class on the practice fields in Flowery Branch.
Top pick McKinley an observer for Falcons rookie minicamp
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - It is not in Takkarist McKinley's nature to sit out of any football activity, so he said it was very frustrating to watch the first day of the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp from the sideline.
Top pick McKinley an observer for Falcons rookie minicamp
It is not in Takkarist McKinley's nature to sit out of any football activity, so he said it was ''very frustrating'' to watch the first day of the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp from the sideline. McKinley, the defensive end from UCLA who was the Falcons' first-round pick in
Top pick McKinley an observer for Falcons rookie minicamp
It is not in Takkarist McKinley's nature to sit out of any football activity, so he said it was ''very frustrating'' to watch the first day of the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp from the sideline. McKinley, the defensive end from UCLA who was the Falcons' first-round pick in
Aaron Rodgers: We have to be better when our best is needed
The Packers were 4-6 and in danger of missing the playoffs last season before they reeled off eight straight wins to advance to the NFC title game. Their run came screeching to a halt during that game in Atlanta, however. The Falcons were up 24-0 at halftime and cruised to a 44-21 win that left...
See Falcons' Draft picks sign rookie contracts
The Atlanta Falcons signed the final four members of the 2017 Draft class on Thursday evening.
2017 NFL season win total over/under picks for NFC South: Falcons run into hangover
Atlanta could struggle while the Panthers and Buccaneers look like teams who could take a leap
Takkarist McKinley, Atlanta Falcons Agree to Rookie Contract
The Atlanta Falcons have locked down their first-round pick, agreeing to a deal with linebacker Takkarist McKinley on Thursday, according to the team's official Twitter account ...
Falcons sign first-rounder McKinley, remaining 3 draft picks
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-rounder Takk McKinley and three more draft picks - linebacker Duke Riley, running back Brian Hill and tight end Eric Saubert.
Falcons sign first-rounder McKinley, remaining 3 draft picks | FOX Sports
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-rounder Takk McKinley and three more draft picks - linebacker Duke Riley, running back Brian Hill and tight end Eric Saubert.
Takkarist McKinley agrees to deal with Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday they agreed to terms with four of their draft picks including first-round selection Takkarist McKinley.
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Julio Jones Says Falcons Had 'Amazing' 2017 NFL Draft in TMZ Interview
Wide receiver Julio Jones praised the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday for the potential improvements they made in the 2017 NFL draft...
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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Falcons sign 2 draft picks, OG Harlow and S Kazee | FOX Sports
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed two of this year's draft picks, offensive guard Sean Harlow and safety Damontae Kazee.
Sanu invites 'awesome' family to Falcons game
Atlanta wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, who was presented with a complimentary letter by a woman on a flight in April, has invited the woman's 'awesome' family to a Falcons game next season.
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Falcons build giant Falcon statue outside new stadium
How do the Atlanta Falcons make those 28-3 nightmares go away? You sear this terrifying image of a gigantic falcon into the minds of every fan who enters Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Atlanta Falcons' new stadium boasts giant statue
How do the Atlanta Falcons make those 28-3 nightmares go away? You sear this terrifying image of a gigantic falcon into the minds of every fan who enters Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Falcons tied for second best post-draft odds to win Super Bowl
The oddsmakers in Vegas are not perfect, but there's a reason why they're getting paid to do what they do. Assuming they're right (they usually are), then the Atlanta Falcons shou...
Takkarist McKinley Allegedly Did Not Sign Some Cards Marked as Authentic
Card company Panini alleged that some cards advertised as being autographed by Atlanta Falcons 2017 first-round draft pick Takkarist McKinley are not authentic. On Tuesday, ESPN...
3 things to watch for at Falcons rookie minicamp
The newest members of the Atlanta Falcons will take the field Friday for the first time to kick off the upcoming 2017 season. A three day rookie minicamp featuring signed draft picks, undrafted fre...
