Julio Jones: Falcons getting 'swagger' back after beating Seahawks

SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports NFL insider Jarrett Bell on the Eagles’ blowout of the Cowboys and the Saints’ impressive comeback win against Washington. SEATTLE — By winning consecutive games for the first time since September, the Atlanta Falcons got a much-needed confidence boost. After Monday

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Julio Jones limited, kicker Matt Bryant’s not kicking today

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was visibly uncomfortable Sunday, and they’re giving him a few days off this week to see if it helps. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the veteran kicker was held out of practice Wednesday because of a calf  injury, and coach Dan Quinn

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Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Vic Beasley Jr., who just returned from a hamstring injury, limped off the field four plays into the game vs. the Jets. Beasley working with the athletic performance staff now.

Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Vic Beasley Jr., who just returned from a hamstring injury, limped off the field four plays into the game vs. the Jets. Beasley working with the athletic performance staff now.

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Falcons drive into the red zone but don't score, the kind of opportunities coach Dan Quinn said his team can't afford to waste. Matt Ryan scrambles on fourth down to get first down, so you'd think the Falcons would build off that. Instead, Ryan can't get ball to Julio Jones in red zone, and Matt Bry…

Falcons drive into the red zone but don’t score, the kind of opportunities coach Dan Quinn said his team can’t afford to waste. Matt Ryan scrambles on fourth down to get first down, so you’d think the Falcons would build off that. Instead, Ryan can’t get ball to Julio Jones in red zone

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Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott revisits his plan for Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — New Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is no stranger to the Atlanta Falcons. He was Carolina’s defensive coordinator from 2011 to 2016 and directed the defense that helped the Panthers go 15-1 in 2015 and play in Super Bowl 50. McDermott’s defenses were 5-7 when going

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Falcons with a repeat performance in 34-23 win over Packers

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons picked up where they left off against the Green Bay Packers, building a big halftime on the way to a dominating victory Sunday night. The rematch of last season’s NFC championship game was essentially a repeat: Ryan threw for 252 yards and a touchdown

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Falcons' Devonta Freeman (concussion) to return to practice Monday

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Bears for seven seasons at Chicago Tribune Also worked at Chicago Sun-Times, Fresno Bee Honorable mention, Football Writers Association of America for enterprise writing, 2002 Follow on Twitter Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn said running back Devonta Freeman

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Falcons pass-rusher Vic Beasley willing to show off all-around game

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Bears for seven seasons at Chicago Tribune Also worked at Chicago Sun-Times, Fresno Bee Honorable mention, Football Writers Association of America for enterprise writing, 2002 Follow on Twitter FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Last Sunday at Pittsburgh, Atlanta Falcons

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Around the NFL: Devonta Freeman becomes highest-paid running back in the league

The Atlanta Falcons addressed their biggest issue coming into training camp. Devonta Freeman has a new contract. The defending NFC champions agreed to terms Wednesday on a five-year, $41.25 million extension with Freeman, making him the highest-paid running back in the league in terms of the overall

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Regarding Falcons CB Jalen Collins' suspension for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances for second time, here are the NFL rules: The second time a Player violates this Policy by testing positive for a Prohibited Substance; attempting to substitute, dilute or adulterate a speci…

Regarding Falcons CB Jalen Collins’ suspension for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances for second time, here are the NFL rules: The second time a Player violates this Policy by testing positive for a Prohibited Substance; attempting to substitute, dilute or adulterate a specimen

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Falcons rookie profile: Why Sean Harlow could push Wes Schweitzer, Ben Garland at guard

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – With training camp rapidly approaching, now is the perfect opportunity to analyze the Falcons’ 2017 rookie class and what they bring to the team. Our third installment in this series will go in-depth on the Falcons’ only offensive line draft pick, Sean Harlow . RELATED CONTENT

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Takk McKinley recalls picking off Russell Wilson once … hints he could do it again

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Once upon a time, Takkarist McKinley picked off a pass thrown by Russell Wilson. Yes, I’m sure you might be saying, “How? He hasn’t even played an NFL game yet?” Wilson, as you probably know, is the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks. A three-time Pro Bowler who guided

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