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Well, the people spoke, and Deion Jones was chosen as the best second-round pick Atlanta Falcons have ever made. It’s an inspired pick for one of the NFL’s elite linebackers, if not one that can spark spirited discussion. As we get into the third round of Falcons draft history, the list may suffer

Super Bowl 53 host and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank offers up good advice to new Carolina Panthers owner and hedge fund titan David Tepper.

The Atlanta Falcons ended their season on a good note, with a victory over the Tampa Buccaneers, 34-32. But their star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett may go into the offseason a little confused and ticked off. Jarrett and running back Brian Hill were fined by the NFL for hits on Carolina Panthers players

Atlanta Falcons: Coach Dan Quinn isn’t hiding from the fact that the Falcons (4-9) are one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL. “As we’re sitting here at Week 15, we have four wins,” Quinn told reporters. “So you’d better believe we’re evaluating everything and

Week 10 fantasy football game recaps.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Today’s Early Bird Report includes the Falcons’ place in a ranking of all 32 NFL backfields as well as some high praise for new Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Enjoy! MAIN FALCONS HEADLINES ESPN: Ranking all 32 NFL backfields: Projections and 2018 outlook The Falcons’

You’d think most people would appreciate the efforts of players — who risk their health and their futures on a down-to-down basis — to earn as much money as possible while they can, right?

The Atlanta Falcons have discussed acquiring defensive end Michael Bennett in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, ESPN.com’s Vaughn McClure reported Sunday. ESPN.com’s Brady Henderson reported Friday the Seahawks were willing to deal Bennett. Seattle general manager John Schneider said the team

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 INDIANAPOLIS — Since the Seattle Seahawks have decided to make

If we’ve learned anything this week, it’s that there’s a very good chance the Atlanta Falcons will be in the market for at least one or two defensive tackles this offseason. In case you missed it, general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Wednesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Dontari

The cost of quarterbacks keeps on going up. The problem that creates is that signal callers can take up such a large portion of the cap that it becomes tough to build a well-rounded team. Nevermind if the franchise quarterback goes down and the team isn’t lucky enough to have a Nick Foles level replacement

As the 2018 NFL Combine draws near, even Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was sentimental about his appearance at the Combine in 2008. The former Boston College quarterback was drafted third overall by the Falcons and was the first quarterback taken in 2008.

Very few people make it all the way to the National Football League. Even a 16-year veteran like Falcons kicker Matt Bryant had to wait for his chance. Undrafted out of Baylor in 1999, things looked grim for Bryant early in his career. He worked at a pawn shop after college but did everything he could

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones wasn’t eligible to play in the Pro Bowl last year because the Falcons were in the Super Bowl. Atlanta’s loss to Philadelphia last weekend means that they won’t be playing in the Super Bowl again this year, but Jones still won’t be taking part in the Pro

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – As Dontari Poe finished cleaning out his locker on Sunday following the Falcons divisional round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, he reflected on his first season in Atlanta. “It was fun,” Poe said. “It’s a great organization, a great city. The coaching staff [does] a great

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement gets the first down to clinch the win for the Eagles.

Matt Bryant kicked a 33-yard field goal to give the Falcons a 3-0 lead after Eagles running back Jay Ajayi fumbled on the opening possession.

The bottom-seeeded Falcons are fresh off a win over the NFC West-champion Rams, but they face another tall task in the divisional round. The top-seeded Eagles host the Falcons on Saturday afternoon. With Carson Wentz injured, the Eagles will depend on Nick Foles at quarterback. The Eagles’ defense

NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt explains why Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is the one thing to watch for in the Falcons vs. Rams Wild Card matchup.

Atlanta — The Atlanta Falcons have no complaints about a short practice week and a long road trip as their reward for being the NFC’s last team to make the playoffs. Matt Bryant kicked five field goals, including a 56-yarder, for all of Atlanta’s second-half points and the Falcons clinched a

Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 Follow on Twitter TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter not only benched running back Doug Martin against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, but he made him a healthy scratch due to a violation

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton put his right hand around his neck and appeared to yell “choke” in the direction of Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman early in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s game. With 12:40 remaining, Freeman took a toss to his left into the Saints bench

“The Timeline” looks back on how the 1991 Atlanta Falcons gave the city of more than win, they were and will always be “too legit to quit.”

After Drew Brees was intercepted by Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, the New Orleans Saints still had a chance to force an Atlanta punt and get one final chance to chase a game-tying field goal. That chance evaporated when head coach Sean Payton sprinted on the field toward an official and was flagged

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s win over the New Orleans Saints. Coleman appeared to be injured with just over six minutes remaining when he was hit in the backfield by Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins for a 3-yard loss

ATLANTA – Deion Jones picked off a Drew Brees pass in the end zone with 1:25 remaining in regulation to thwart a potential go-ahead score and preserve the Falcons’ 20-17 win over NFC South rival New Orleans on Thursday night. With the win, the Falcons improve to 8-5 and keep pace in the NFC South

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore had an epic matchup in Week 14 of NFL action.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones speaks with NFL Network’s Deion Sanders following the Falcons Week 12 victory.

(Reuters) – Highlights of Sunday’s National Football League games: Cincinnati 30, Cleveland 16 Rookie Joe Mixon rushed for a career-high 114 yards on 23 carries and a touchdown, and Andy Dalton passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns, lifting the Cincinnati Bengals to a 30-16 victory over the winless

Before Sunday, only one NFL player had multiple 250-yard receiving games. That player has now had a third one. Via the NFL, Falcons receiver Julio Jones extended his own career record for 250-yard games from two to three with 12 catches for 253 yards against the Buccaneers. He also has the most catches