Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season.

Falcons hold final scrimmage inside the Benz
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Thursday night was the last dress rehearsal before the real thing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as the Falcons held their second and final scrimmage inside an empty stadium.

Atlanta Falcons and WAGA-TV launch new programming for 2020 season

The Atlanta Falcons and FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA-TV) bring fun, insightful and entertaining programming to fans leading into the 2020 Falcons season. The new slate will include three weekly shows and a season preview special all beginning September 6 at 7 p.m. ET.

NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry

It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans

As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.

Falcons won't cancel practice, striving for more lasting means of activism

The Falcons decided not to cancel football activities or practices, like some NFL teams have done, as athletes used game boycotts Wednesday night as a form of protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Hennessy leaning on Mack during NFL transition

The Atlanta Falcons are now three and a half weeks into training camp, and rookie offensive lineman Matt Hennessy has been one of the more consistent newcomers at Flowery Branch.

Report: Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson nearly jumped from balcony after getting spotted at college party

Tennessee Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson was spotted at a party near Tennessee State University while in the midst of training camp and nearly jumped off a second-story balcony to evade police earlier this month, according to a new report.

Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener

The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.

Matt Ryan calls Julio Jones 'the premier wide receiver in the league'

Matt Ryan and Julio Jones now enter their 10th season together in Atlanta, and this duo isn't just climbing up the NFL record books but also deepening an already strong relationship.

NFL positive COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab could be false

The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.

Gurley, Mack sit out Falcons' first practice in full pads

Todd Gurley was just an observer for the Atlanta Falcons' first practice in full pads of training camp on Tuesday.

Washington Football Team hires NFL’s first Black president

Washington Football Team announced a historic first on Monday when they revealed the NFL’s first Black president.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium games will be played without fans this September

The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United announced Monday that both teams will play games in September without fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to coronavirus concerns.