Health and safety protocols, COVID-19 tests underway as Falcons vets report
Falcons veterans will be streaming in starting Tuesday, but they won?t actually be hitting the field until next week at the earliest. Falcons rookies came in and started testing last week. Tuesday's intake process will mark the first of many COVID-19 tests as the team prepares for the 2020 season. After that first test, players and select staff members will then isolate and get a second one later in the week, according to head team physician, Dr. Kyle Hammond. Both of those must be negative before being able to enter and get physicals done ? a typical requirement for the players to get back to football in a normal year. Then for the first two weeks of camp, COVID-19 tests will continue daily.
Falcons veterans will be streaming in starting Tuesday, but they won?t actually be hitting the field until next week at the earliest. Falcons rookies came in and started testing last week. Tuesday's intake process will mark the first of many COVID-19 tests as the team prepares for the 2020 season. After that first test, players and select staff members will then isolate and get a second one later in the week, according to head team physician, Dr. Kyle Hammond. Both of those must be negative before being able to enter and get physicals done ? a typical requirement for the players to get back to football in a normal year. Then for the first two weeks of camp, COVID-19 tests will continue daily.
NFL cancels all preseason games this year
There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.
There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.
New Falcons scouting coordinator ready to hit the ground running
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
New Falcons scouting coordinator ready to hit the ground running
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Falcons reveal more information on 2020 options for season ticket holders
The Falcons released some more information Wednesday about options for season ticket members’ game selection process and health and safety measures implemented for the upcoming 2020 season.
The Falcons released some more information Wednesday about options for season ticket members’ game selection process and health and safety measures implemented for the upcoming 2020 season.
NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp per the league's new testing protocols.
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp per the league's new testing protocols.
Players plead with NFL to address health, safety concerns
NFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.
NFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.
Falcons announce changes, options for season ticket holders
In a letter to Falcons season ticket holders Thursday, AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Steve Cannon and Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay announced some changes fans can expect for games at Mercedez-Benz Stadium.
In a letter to Falcons season ticket holders Thursday, AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Steve Cannon and Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay announced some changes fans can expect for games at Mercedez-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons and United fans gear up in new Official Team Store
The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United have opened a brand-new Official Team Store at Atlantic Station, expanding the store’s space and packing it with more than double the merchandise.
The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United have opened a brand-new Official Team Store at Atlantic Station, expanding the store’s space and packing it with more than double the merchandise.
NFL players are banned from exchanging jerseys after games
NFL teams will be prohibited from post-game interactions within 6 feet of each other so players won't be allowed to exchange jerseys after games as part of the guidelines to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
NFL teams will be prohibited from post-game interactions within 6 feet of each other so players won't be allowed to exchange jerseys after games as part of the guidelines to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
NFL, NFLPA still haven't resolved all protocol for camps
The NFL and the NFLPA haven't come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer
The NFL and the NFLPA haven't come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer
Reports: NFL preseason cut down to two games
According to multiple reports, the NFL is cutting its preseason in half, from four games to two.
According to multiple reports, the NFL is cutting its preseason in half, from four games to two.
Full interview: one-on-one with Dan Quinn
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is getting ready to wrap up the team's virtual offseason program. The coach spoke with FOX 5's Justin Felder on Tuesday and covered a variety of topics, including preparing for training camp during COVID-19 and what he's learned during the nationwide protests against racial inequality.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is getting ready to wrap up the team's virtual offseason program. The coach spoke with FOX 5's Justin Felder on Tuesday and covered a variety of topics, including preparing for training camp during COVID-19 and what he's learned during the nationwide protests against racial inequality.
Report: Gurely passes physical in Atlanta
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Tuesday morning that running back Todd Gurley has passed his physical in Atlanta, two months after agreeing to terms with the Falcons.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Tuesday morning that running back Todd Gurley has passed his physical in Atlanta, two months after agreeing to terms with the Falcons.
NFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilities
The NFL and the players' union have sent a planner to the 32 teams outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities.
The NFL and the players' union have sent a planner to the 32 teams outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities.
Longtime Atlanta Falcons DE John Zook dies at age 72
Former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Zook has died at age 72. He teamed with Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey to give the Atlanta Falcons a dynamic combination at defensive end in the 1970s.
Former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Zook has died at age 72. He teamed with Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey to give the Atlanta Falcons a dynamic combination at defensive end in the 1970s.
NFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on Friday
NFL coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.
NFL coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank calls for unity, remains 'committed to being part of the solution'
Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank urged for unity Saturday, a day after unrest turned into riots Friday night in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank urged for unity Saturday, a day after unrest turned into riots Friday night in Atlanta.
Falcons re-open facility to limited operational staff members
Only 15 workers were allowed at the Falcons' Flowery Branch facility for its re-opening Tuesday, but it was a start.
Only 15 workers were allowed at the Falcons' Flowery Branch facility for its re-opening Tuesday, but it was a start.
Falcons announce 2020 preseason schedule
The Atlanta Falcons announced the start times and dates for their four preseason games on Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons announced the start times and dates for their four preseason games on Monday.