Falcons releasing safety Ricardo Allen

The Atlanta Falcons are releasing safety Ricardo Allen after 7 seasons with the club. They are also releasing defensive lineman Allen Bailey. A team source confirmed the move to FOX 5 prior to the announcement, which was first reported Thursday afternoon by ESPN.

Falcons players Benkert and Ridley take part in charity Fortnite tournament

A pair of Atlanta Falcons are trying to show they're the best NFL player at one of the world's most popular video games. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley and quarterback Kurt Benkert are taking part in the "Streamer Bowl II", a charity Fortnite tournament being played the Thursday before the Super Bowl.

How Arthur Smith's UNC days forged path to becoming Falcons head coach

And if you ask anyone who’s known Smith since his Tar Heel days, the same refrain is sung over and over: Smith has always left an impression that he could be a head coach, with his calm demeanor, hard work ethic, leadership ability and deep understanding and passion for the game of football.

Falcons name new coordinators under Arthur Smith

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have named Dave Ragone as their offensive coordinator, Dean Pees as defensive coordinator and Marquice Williams as special teams coordinator.