Vikings trample Falcons 28-12 behind fierce defense, Cook

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - After dropping back to pass a mere 11 times for Minnesota, Kirk Cousins joked that this defense-and-running-dominated performance felt like youth football. He was more than happy to hand the ball off and get out of the way. Anthony Harris had two interceptions and a fumble recovery, Dalvin Cook rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and the Vikings started the season...

Former Atlanta Falcon Karon Joseph Riley talks transition from the field to the TV

Karon Joseph Riley is a former NFL football player, turned tv star. Karon was drafted in 2001 and played through 2006. He played for the Atlanta Falcons during the 2003-2004 season.

Report: Falcons agree to terms with veteran kicker Matt Bryant

Veteran kicker, Matt Bryant is coming out of retirement and returning to the Atlanta Falcons, after he reportedly agreed to terms Saturday. 

Falcons rookie McGary back in practice after heart surgery

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Kaleb McGary is trying to jump back into the competition for a starting job on the Atlanta Falcons' offensive line after missing almost four weeks. There's only one preseason game left for McGary to show he's ready for the regular season. Still, the rookie first-round pick has good reason to avoid rushing his return. Having heart surgery, even a...

Rookie Haskins leads Redskins past fumbling Falcons, 19-7

Rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins led Washington to three second-half scoring drives, including two set up by Atlanta's lost fumbles while attempting to field punts, and the Redskins took a 19-7 preseason win over the Falcons on Thursday night.

Falcons safety Ricardo Allen primed for comeback season

Instead of having the breakout year he was hoping for in 2018, Allen was sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon. The Falcons featured his setback in the first installment of their "Comeback Series" on Monday.

Gonzalez enters hall with 3 DBs who tried covering him

CANTON, Ohio (AP) - At one end of the room sat Tony Gonzalez. All the way across it was Ed Reed. Sometimes in the past, that's as close to each other as the two new Hall of Famers cared to be. Same thing for Champ Bailey and Ty Law when it came to covering Gonzalez, the game-changing tight end and matchup nightmare for defensive backs.

Atlanta Falcons announce final practice and Military Appreciation Day

The Atlanta Falcons have something special planned on their final practice and will honor the POW and missing in action service members. 

Falcons 1st-round pick McGary undergoes heart procedure

Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Kaleb McGary underwent a surgical procedure Wednesday to correct heart rhythm problems, a recurrence of the condition that plagued the offensive tackle in high school and college.

Falcons hold blood drive

The Atlanta Falcons teamed up with the American Red Cross to help hospital patients in need.

Falcons ask for help for former Jackson High, Florida Gators linebacker

Dan Quinn preaches "The Brotherhood" to his team and that extends to former players too. Following Tuesday's practice, Quinn and safety Keanu Neal asked for help for former Florida Gator linebacker Neiron Ball.

Julio Jones to skip Falcons' preseason schedule again

For the second straight year, Julio Jones will sit out the Atlanta Falcons' full preseason schedule.

Julio Jones dispels contract rumors

Julio Jones is going through his second straight training camp with the possibility of a contract extension looming. Rumors have been swirling that the six-time Pro Bowler may have already agreed to a contract extension, but he dispelled those rumors quickly.

Falcons open camp with questions about hiring of Durkin

Looking for a positive vibe after a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons instead faced scrutiny Monday over a coaching decision that would normally attract scant attention.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan attends football clinic

A bunch of young athletes got their chance to meet the star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons Draft Preview Capsule

14. ATLANTA (7-9) LAST SEASON: Devastating rash of injuries that gutted middle of defense and also took down both starting guards and running back Devonta Freeman was too much to overcome. QB Matt Ryan posted numbers comparable to his 2016 MVP season, but Falcons came nowhere close to playoffs. Atlanta was 4-9 before winning its last three games.