CHARLES ODUM

Falcons rookie QB Ridder impresses Smith as a quick learner
By Charles Odum Jun. 15, 2022 04:03 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Desmond Ridder has impressed himself — and coach Arthur

Falcons' all-purpose star Patterson allowed to miss minicamp
By Charles Odum Jun. 14, 2022 06:31 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons had a 100% turnout — but not full

Falcons backup QB Franks trying new hybrid role at tight end
By Charles Odum Jun. 09, 2022 05:00 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Feleipe Franks took full advantage of his 6-foot-6 frame

Falcons' Pitts says stadium's new FieldTurf is soft but good
By Charles Odum Jun. 03, 2022 05:12 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Pitts says the Atlanta Falcons' new FieldTurf playing surface at

Falcons QB Mariota willing to be mentor but hungry to start
By Charles Odum May. 26, 2022 05:16 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Marcus Mariota is saying all the right things about

Falcons QB Ridder early to rise — and lead — at rookie camp
By Charles Odum May. 14, 2022 04:18 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Desmond Ridder's drive to be first begins with an early

Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp
By Charles Odum May. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Drake London celebrated good health and a new contract on

Falcons add BYU RB Allgeier to offensive-themed draft class
By Charles Odum Apr. 30, 2022 08:26 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The offensive theme for the Atlanta Falcons continued on

Cincinnati's Ridder is Falcons' pick as possible future QB
By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — On a draft night the Atlanta Falcons focused on their

Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat
By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2022 09:25 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Maybe it won't be so easy for defenses to focus all their

Falcons GM Fontenot finding it tough to predict NFL draft
By Charles Odum Apr. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — It seemed so much easier for Atlanta Falcons general

2023 QB class may influence Falcons' direction in NFL draft
By Charles Odum Apr. 22, 2022 05:47 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The talent of the quarterbacks who might be available to

Blank says Falcons' talks with Watson were only preliminary
By Charles Odum Mar. 29, 2022 04:53 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday the team had only

Georgia enjoys school-record turnout from NFL for Pro Day
By Charles Odum Mar. 16, 2022 05:05 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's impressive class of NFL draft candidates commanded an

Falcons WR Ridley suspended for '22 for bets on NFL games
By Charles Odum Mar. 07, 2022 03:53 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — For endangering the integrity of the sport by betting on games,

Falcons' owner Blank: Must plan for QB Ryan's successor
By Charles Odum Feb. 10, 2022 11:31 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says the team must have a

Falcons GM Fontenot not ready to give up on Ridley for 2022
By Charles Odum Jan. 11, 2022 07:47 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Tuesday he's not

Smith predicts 'better days' for Falcons after 7-10 finish
By Charles Odum Jan. 10, 2022 03:17 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have made dramatic progress in close games.

Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons
By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2022 07:44 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Siemian and his New Orleans teammates saw their playoff hopes

Saints expect to be 'peeking' at scoreboard against Falcons
By Charles Odum Jan. 06, 2022 12:26 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Taysom Hill and the New Orleans Saints will be watching the scoreboard