After tough season, Falcons facing greater urgency in draft
The Atlanta Falcons spent the past couple of drafts filling in the pieces on a team with championship aspirations.
The Atlanta Falcons spent the past couple of drafts filling in the pieces on a team with championship aspirations.
Arthur Blank sits down with FOX 5's Russ Spencer
These are busy times at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the home to the most popular team in major league soccer and, of course, to the Atlanta Falcons.
These are busy times at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the home to the most popular team in major league soccer and, of course, to the Atlanta Falcons.
Former Falcon Warrick Dunn named honorary captain of Team ATL for the Super Bowl
As the countdown to Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium hits the 200 day mark, the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Falcon, Warrick Dunn, will serve as honorary captain of Team ATL.
As the countdown to Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium hits the 200 day mark, the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Falcon, Warrick Dunn, will serve as honorary captain of Team ATL.
Julio Jones, Deion Jones pace Falcons' easy win over Cards
The Falcons were struggling again, and quarterback Matt Ryan was looking for something to spark the team.
The Falcons were struggling again, and quarterback Matt Ryan was looking for something to spark the team.
Atlanta Falcons player visits Children's
A player with the Atlanta Falcons made a special visit to Children's Healthcare at Egleston.
A player with the Atlanta Falcons made a special visit to Children's Healthcare at Egleston.
Falcons flex offensive muscles, blow out Redskins 38-14
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Julio Jones ended his 12-game touchdown drought, Matt Ryan threw for 350 yards and four scores and the Atlanta Falcons flexed their offensive muscles with a 38-14 blowout of the Washington Redskins on Sunday that extended their winning streak to three games.
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Julio Jones ended his 12-game touchdown drought, Matt Ryan threw for 350 yards and four scores and the Atlanta Falcons flexed their offensive muscles with a 38-14 blowout of the Washington Redskins on Sunday that extended their winning streak to three games.
Falcons to honor fallen Pike County football player
The Atlanta Falcons will be dedicating Sunday’s game to the Pike County High School football player who passed away after being injured in a game.
The Atlanta Falcons will be dedicating Sunday’s game to the Pike County High School football player who passed away after being injured in a game.
Falcons ready to depend on new defensive starters
Minus two Pro Bowl defensive players, the new starters on the Falcons defense know they might be tested on Sunday by the Carolina Panthers. That includes Duke Riley, who takes over at inside linebacker for Deion Jones after Jones went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Minus two Pro Bowl defensive players, the new starters on the Falcons defense know they might be tested on Sunday by the Carolina Panthers. That includes Duke Riley, who takes over at inside linebacker for Deion Jones after Jones went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Falcons safety Keanu Neal suffers season-ending knee injury
The Atlanta Falcons will look at their current roster to replace Keanu Neal, the safety who will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee Thursday night in an 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia .
The Atlanta Falcons will look at their current roster to replace Keanu Neal, the safety who will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee Thursday night in an 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia .
Rapper Quavo hosts celebrity football game
Award-winning rapper Quavo from the rap group "Migos" hosted a celebrity football game at his former high school Sunday.
Award-winning rapper Quavo from the rap group "Migos" hosted a celebrity football game at his former high school Sunday.
Falcons' Matt Ryan misses practice Tuesday
Matt Ryan was missing in action at Falcons practice Tuesday. That is obviously a cause for concern.
Matt Ryan was missing in action at Falcons practice Tuesday. That is obviously a cause for concern.
Falcons sign OG Douglas to address injury concerns on line
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - In a move which reflects concerns about injuries on the offensive line for Sunday's game against Carolina, the Atlanta Falcons have signed guard Jamil Douglas from their practice squad.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - In a move which reflects concerns about injuries on the offensive line for Sunday's game against Carolina, the Atlanta Falcons have signed guard Jamil Douglas from their practice squad.
Led by Jones, Falcons' surge continues with win over Bucs
Julio Jones had a record-breaking afternoon. Mohamed Sanu pitched in with his arm, and Tevin Coleman contributed a couple big plays on the ground. The Atlanta Falcons "got a little swag back," according to Sanu. Jones had 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yarder from fellow receiver Sanu, and the Falcons beat the Buccaneers 34-20 for their third straight...
Julio Jones had a record-breaking afternoon. Mohamed Sanu pitched in with his arm, and Tevin Coleman contributed a couple big plays on the ground. The Atlanta Falcons "got a little swag back," according to Sanu. Jones had 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yarder from fellow receiver Sanu, and the Falcons beat the Buccaneers 34-20 for their third straight...
Ryan, Falcons slip and slide to 25-20 win over Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The football kept slipping out of Matt Ryan's hands - and the game seemed to be going that way, too, for the Atlanta Falcons. Fumbled snaps, dropped passes and a big-time drenching had both squads trying to find their footing, but the Falcons steadied themselves just enough in a driving rain to slide past the New York Jets 25-20 on a soggy Sunday at MetLife...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The football kept slipping out of Matt Ryan's hands - and the game seemed to be going that way, too, for the Atlanta Falcons. Fumbled snaps, dropped passes and a big-time drenching had both squads trying to find their footing, but the Falcons steadied themselves just enough in a driving rain to slide past the New York Jets 25-20 on a soggy Sunday at MetLife...
Quinn seeks solution to low-scoring Falcons' 3-game skid
Three straight losses have dropped the Falcons to .500 and in third place in the NFC South, prompting a "state of the team" address from coach Dan Quinn.
Three straight losses have dropped the Falcons to .500 and in third place in the NFC South, prompting a "state of the team" address from coach Dan Quinn.
Matt Ryan looks to snap out of slump in Super Bowl rematch
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Matt Ryan can't seem to shake his Super Bowl hangover. Points are way down. Interceptions are way up. And now, the NFL's reigning MVP must face the team that dealt the Atlanta Falcons so much heartache. Not that Ryan needed it, but it's certainly a reminder of how much changed since the fateful second half in Houston.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Matt Ryan can't seem to shake his Super Bowl hangover. Points are way down. Interceptions are way up. And now, the NFL's reigning MVP must face the team that dealt the Atlanta Falcons so much heartache. Not that Ryan needed it, but it's certainly a reminder of how much changed since the fateful second half in Houston.
Falcons hold on to beat Lions 30-26 thanks to NFL rule
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stafford threw a slant to Tate and a video review determined he was down just inside the 1 with 8 seconds left. By rule, 10 seconds had to run...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stafford threw a slant to Tate and a video review determined he was down just inside the 1 with 8 seconds left. By rule, 10 seconds had to run...
Collins burned for TD to cap 'really tough week' for Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) - Jalen Collins' performance on the field in Atlanta's preseason opener didn't help his status with the Falcons at a time his off-field problems threaten his roster spot. Collins was burned for a 99-yard touchdown catch by Dolphins undrafted rookie Damore'ea Stringfellow in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 23-20 loss at Miami .
ATLANTA (AP) - Jalen Collins' performance on the field in Atlanta's preseason opener didn't help his status with the Falcons at a time his off-field problems threaten his roster spot. Collins was burned for a 99-yard touchdown catch by Dolphins undrafted rookie Damore'ea Stringfellow in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 23-20 loss at Miami .
Former UGA Track Star signs with Falcons
The odds of making an NFL roster for any college football player are extremely low.
The odds of making an NFL roster for any college football player are extremely low.
Georgia's pro day attracts big turnout from Falcons
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The decisions by running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel to return for their senior seasons left a thin class of Georgia prospects in the NFL draft. That didn't keep Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn from attending Georgia's pro day on Wednesday, along with general manager Thomas Dimitroff, assistant general manager Scott Pioli and 10 more staff members.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The decisions by running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel to return for their senior seasons left a thin class of Georgia prospects in the NFL draft. That didn't keep Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn from attending Georgia's pro day on Wednesday, along with general manager Thomas Dimitroff, assistant general manager Scott Pioli and 10 more staff members.