CHARLES ODUM
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (91) hits Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) for a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Gruden apologizes to 'Raider nation' after ugly loss in ATL

By Charles Odum Nov. 29, 2020 06:24 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Jon Gruden felt an apology was appropriate after his Raiders set

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is hit by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Falcons' lopsided loss to Saints was a complete team effort

By Charles Odum Nov. 23, 2020 04:25 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris saw the ugly truth behind the season-high eight

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta. Ryan’s durability since he was drafted in 2008 has been a constant for the Falcons, who play at New Orleans on Sunday. He has missed only three games in 13 seasons. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons' Ryan 'very proud' of durability during 13 seasons

By Charles Odum Nov. 19, 2020 04:35 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — With the Atlanta Falcons on their bye, Matt Ryan was watching

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons need pass-rush boost with Fowler on COVID-19 list

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2020 05:23 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are looking for other ways to boost their

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Big plays on defense helping Falcons learn how to win games

By Charles Odum Nov. 12, 2020 04:34 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Grady Jarrett says the Atlanta Falcons' defense hasn't given up

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) misses the catch against Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2020 04:35 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Little by little, the Atlanta Falcons are learning how to win

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares for an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Atlanta. The Lions defeated the Falcons 23-22.(Margaret Bowles via AP)
Broncos' Lock, Falcons' Ryan try to continue season revivals

By Charles Odum Nov. 05, 2020 03:24 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Lock and Matt Ryan are trying to lead season revivals for

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley (98) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Atlanta. Defensive end Takk McKinley may have jeopardized his future with the Falcons by using social media to complain about not being traded. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons to determine if McKinley 'can even be on this team'

By Charles Odum Nov. 04, 2020 02:22 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Defensive end Takk McKinley may have jeopardized his future with

El quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta Matt Ryan en el juego ante los Panthers de Carolina del jueves 29 de octubre del 2020 en Charlotte. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Falcons' win over Panthers boosts optimism for second half

By Charles Odum Oct. 30, 2020 03:03 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — After the Atlanta Falcons reached the midpoint of their season

Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins (58) signals "touchdown" as Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley tries to stop short of the end zone to control the final minutes of the clock in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Morris takes blame for unplanned TD in Falcons' latest loss

By Charles Odum Oct. 26, 2020 04:57 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The image of Todd Gurley falling on the goal line as Detroit

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Morris has share of Falcons' mistakes in yet another loss

By Charles Odum Oct. 25, 2020 07:31 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris wants the Atlanta Falcons to learn to “force our

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Ryan isn't allowing himself to wonder if the ouster of the Atlanta Falcons' coach and general manager this week could lead to a roster overhaul following the season that could impact his career. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Ryan not looking at future implications of Falcons' firings

By Charles Odum Oct. 14, 2020 06:20 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan isn't allowing himself to consider if the firings of

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons then-assistant head coach/passing game coordinator Raheem Morris watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach after firing Dan Quinn. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Morris says Falcons must learn to 'force our will' on teams

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2020 07:14 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris says the Atlanta Falcons' only path to winning is

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Raheem Morris is shown before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, after firing Dan Quinn. Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first season as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Falcons name Raheem Morris interim replacement for Quinn

By Charles Odum Oct. 12, 2020 11:27 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The poor performance of Atlanta's defense under the leadership

Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) works against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons are looking to have some injured players return to their depleted defense for Sunday's game against Carolina. The winless Falcons have lost five members of their secondary. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Falcons' depleted defense desperate for signs of healing

By Charles Odum Oct. 07, 2020 02:31 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Four weeks of constant upheaval on defense have made it

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons commit to renewed run game with Gurley - for 1 half

By Charles Odum Sep. 14, 2020 05:15 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Todd Gurley's debut with the Atlanta Falcons showed the benefit

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 38-25. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
4th-down plays on 2 straight possessions help doom Falcons

By Charles Odum Sep. 13, 2020 06:43 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Two fourth-down plays on back-to-back possessions in the third

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs a drill during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Gurley, Mack sit out Falcons' first practice in full pads

By Charles Odum Aug. 18, 2020 03:54 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Todd Gurley was just an observer for the Atlanta

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) sits on the bench during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets in Atlanta. After being limited by a foot injury to only five games in his rookie season, Lindstrom is being counted on to be a fixture at right guard and provide better protection for quarterback Matt Ryan in 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Lindstrom: Falcons' O-line must 'do better' to protect Ryan

By Charles Odum Aug. 15, 2020 03:16 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Lindstrom had to spend far too much of his rookie season

Atlanta Braves pitcher Cole Hamels appears to have Truist Park to himself while working from the mound during baseball practice, Friday July 3, 2020 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change

By Charles Odum Jul. 04, 2020 02:29 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed