Carl Nassib, first openly gay active player in NFL, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Outside linebacker Carl Nassib is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract. He left the Bucs after his two most successful season in 2018 and 2019 when he totaled twelve and a half sacks.

Former Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson apologizes to women impacted

Former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was “truly sorry to all the women I've impacted,” in a video that was posted by the Cleveland Browns on social media on Friday.

Westlake football star pursuing NFL dream as Atlanta Falcons coaching intern

Christion Abercrombie can never play football, the game he loves, again. Abercrombie never gave up on his dream of reaching the NFL, he just took a different route.

Ex-Jet Frank Gore assaulted woman in Atlantic City hotel, police say

Former NFL star Frank Gore is accused of assaulting a woman in a "domestic violence incident" at the Tropicana Atlantic City.

NFL: Aaron Rodgers' use of ayahuasca hallucinogen didn't violate league's drug policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn’t considered a violation of the NFL’s drug policy.

Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, police say

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police said.

Second-year Falcons looking to make bigger jump
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The Falcons' 2021 draft class looks like it's making the infamous second-year jump in training camp. And the Falcons hope to see much more progress this preseason, especially from a player like Frank Darby.

Falcons defense getting comfortable in scheme
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Everyone is getting settled in now that we’ve been through two weeks of training camp - and so is this Falcons defense. Dean Pees raised some eyebrows earlier this off-season when he said that the Falcons only utilized about 60 percent of his playbook last year. But, this year he feels they can open that up to 100 percent - and a lot of that is due to guys feeling more confident and comfortable in the scheme but in themselves as players too.

Demaryius Thomas died from seizure complications, autopsy says

An autopsy found former NFL and Georgia Tech football star Demaryius Thomas died from seizure complications.

Good Day Atlanta: Falcons defense wants to build back quickly
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At Wednesday's practice, it seemed the defense had the upper hand -- but it depends who you ask. Kelly Price has more on the defense's growth through training camp as it prepares for its first preseason game.

Falcons showcasing versatility during training camp
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For players like Feliepe Franks and Avery Williams and even Cordarrelle Patterson, it?s been a lot of 'other duties as assigned' in a Falcons uniform. But they are great examples right now of selflessly doing whatever it takes to help this team win games this fall.

Aaron Rodgers talks ayahuasca experience, how it helped get him back in the game

Aaron Rodgers is entering the 2022 season as the two-time reigning NFL MVP and in a recent podcast interview, he credited a groovy experience with a psychedelic that helped his mindset.

Falcons secondary bringing 'swagger' into new season
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A.J. Terrell headlines a young secondary that could potentially be one of the Falcons? deepest position groups this season. And after injuries and inexperience marred the secondary?s effectiveness last year, they?re looking to make noise this year.

NFL appeals 6-game suspension for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

In her 16-page report, Former federal judge Sue L. Robinson described Watson’s behavior as “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.”

Former Georgia star, NFL RB Lars Tate dies of cancer at 56

Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Chicago, has died, the school announced Tuesday. He was 56.