CHARLES ODUM
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

By Charles Odum Sep. 15, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Following a dismal offensive debut, the Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches a replay on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Young Falcons stop themselves with mistakes, brace for Bucs

By Charles Odum Sep. 13, 2021 02:53 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' problem in their lopsided season-opening

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) leaps in the air against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pitts, offense held in check in disappointing Falcons debut

By Charles Odum Sep. 12, 2021 06:51 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta first-year coach Arthur Smith had reason for optimism

Atlanta Falcons offensive guards Josh Andrews (68), left, and Ryan Neuzil (64) run a drill during the team's NFL training camp football practice Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons lose starting left guard Josh Andrews to broken hand

By Charles Odum Sep. 01, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Josh Andrews, who was the favorite to open the

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey sits on the field during stretching at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Brady's Bucs poised to end Saints' 4-year run atop NFC South

By Charles Odum Aug. 30, 2021 01:25 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Evans endured four last-place finishes in the NFC South in

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron (5) is assisted off the field after he was injured on a play, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Falcons looking for QB help after losing backup AJ McCarron

By Charles Odum Aug. 23, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons plan to sign a quarterback this week after

Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside (5) runs out of the p[ocket under the pressure of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3

By Charles Odum Aug. 13, 2021 10:12 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Following his first look at his offense in a game situation, the

Atlanta Falcons offensive guards Josh Andrews (68), left, and Ryan Neuzil (64) run a drill during the team's NFL training camp football practice Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons sign D'Onta Foreman, activate Kaleb McGary

By Charles Odum Aug. 09, 2021 10:01 AM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed running back D'Onta

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walk on the field during NFL football practice on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Jones wants another 'taste' of success rushing QBs

By Charles Odum Aug. 05, 2021 02:37 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Deion Jones describes his career-high 4 1/2 sacks

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches the ball as he runs drills during NFL football practice on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
After Jones' trade, Ridley is Falcons' new go-to receiver

By Charles Odum Aug. 03, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Calvin Ridley doesn't sound worried about his new

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker arrives for NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
RB Davis says move to hometown Falcons a 'dream come true'

By Charles Odum Jul. 27, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Mike Davis couldn't wait to check in for his first

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a baseball into a net as head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 08, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith delivered a frank answer when asked about entering

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yells to the team during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan says he has more 'good football' to come at 36

By Charles Odum May. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — One day after celebrating his 36th birthday, Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons' Kyle Pitts, right, practice with Richie Grant, left, during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Modest Pitts won't project role as rookie TE with Falcons

By Charles Odum May. 14, 2021 05:44 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Pitts did his best to sound like any other rookie just

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, holds a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Smith focuses on D on last day of 1st draft as Falcons coach

By Charles Odum May. 01, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith's first draft as Atlanta's coach helped to prove he

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, is greeted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Falcons add help at safety, select Central Florida's Grant

By Charles Odum Apr. 30, 2021 08:07 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Richie Grant is hoping to take advantage of the Atlanta Falcons'

CB Eric Stokes posts time to beat in 40 at Georgia's pro day

By Charles Odum Mar. 17, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
Cornerback Eric Stokes bolstered his NFL draft outlook on Wednesday by showing

FILE - Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Smith, the new Atlanta Falcons coach, has started building his staff by hiring offensive coordinator Dave Ragone, defensive coordinator Dean Pees and special teams coach Marquice Williams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Smith picks Ragone, Pees, Williams as Falcons' coordinators

By Charles Odum Jan. 21, 2021 07:32 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — New Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith began assembling his

Terry Fontenot, left, and New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis watch Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Ala., in this Jan. 20, 2015, photo. The Atlanta Falcons have named Terry Fontenot the team’s general manager. The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes Atlanta’s first Black general manager after spending 16 seasons with division rival New Orleans. (Evan Woodbery/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Falcons name Saints' Terry Fontenot as general manager

By Charles Odum Jan. 19, 2021 08:40 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday named Terry Fontenot the team's

FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn., in this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, for their head coaching vacancy. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach

By Charles Odum Jan. 15, 2021 05:09 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling