CHARLES ODUM

Falcons' Ridder emboldened by 4-game audition entering 2023 as starting QB
By Charles Odum 8 hrs ago
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Desmond Ridder's four-game audition as the Atlanta Falcons

Matthew Bergeron using Falcons' rookie minicamp to learn new left guard position
By Charles Odum May. 13, 2023 03:54 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The second day of the Atlanta Falcons' rookie minicamp was

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp
By Charles Odum May. 12, 2023 05:03 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Bijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history

Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder
By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2023 07:30 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The NFL draft left the Atlanta Falcons exactly where they

Falcons trade up in 2nd round to draft Syracuse OL Bergeron
By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2023 07:59 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — While running back Bijan Robinson remains the focus of the

Falcons keep first-round focus on offense, take RB Robinson
By Charles Odum Apr. 27, 2023 09:24 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Bijan Robinson knows all about Atlanta Falcons coach

AP source: Falcons reach 1-year deal with DE Calais Campbell
By Charles Odum Mar. 29, 2023 04:16 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free

Heinicke says he signed with Falcons to be Ridder's backup
By Charles Odum Mar. 16, 2023 05:42 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Desmond Ridder's status as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback

Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room
By Charles Odum Feb. 28, 2023 11:08 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, a

Falcons' Blank excited about building around Ridder at QB
By Charles Odum Feb. 08, 2023 07:34 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Wednesday he is encouraged by the progress of

Nielsen lays out goal for Falcons D: Just get stops
By Charles Odum Feb. 06, 2023 04:06 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — At the start of his first week at the Atlanta Falcons

Falcons' Smith faces QB decision after another 7-10 finish
By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2023 02:09 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith saw a glimpse of the Atlanta Falcons' future, with an

Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Brady, Bucs
By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2023 04:04 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Desmond Ridder had almost a full season to plan how he would celebrate

Brady, Bucs hope to gain playoff momentum by beating Falcons
By Charles Odum Jan. 05, 2023 05:19 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — While Atlanta rookie Desmond Ridder is still looking for his first TD

Cardinals' Blough, Falcons rookie Ridder in QB spotlight
By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2022 04:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The quarterback carousel continues for the Arizona Cardinals, who now

Falcons' Pees resumes lead role with defense following scare
By Charles Odum Dec. 20, 2022 04:13 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are planning to have veteran defensive

Falcons QB Ridder delivers mixed results in debut as starter
By Charles Odum Dec. 19, 2022 05:22 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — There was more to be learned from rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder’s

Falcons' Ridder has 4-game audition at QB with Mariota on IR
By Charles Odum Dec. 14, 2022 05:24 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than

Falcons cling to hope Pitts, Graham can return this season
By Charles Odum Nov. 23, 2022 02:53 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are not ruling out tight end Kyle

Bears QB Fields has X-rays on left shoulder following loss
By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2022 06:14 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields hurt his left shoulder on the final series