GEORGE HENRY
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Heading into his first game as interim head coach, Raheem Morris

FILE - In this May 22, 2018, file photo, the Atlanta Falcons defensive unit runs an agility drill at the NFL football teams practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, following one new positive test for COVID-19. The team remains scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sunday. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Falcons shut facility after 2nd positive; Vikings game on

By George Henry Oct. 15, 2020 12:57 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday following one

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons cornerbacks Blidi Wreh-Wilson for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons face Packers with five starters hurting on defense

By George Henry Oct. 02, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are banged up on defense at just the wrong

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, center with hand raised, celebrates an onside kick recovery in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Falcons still ruffled over epic collapse in Dallas

By George Henry Sep. 21, 2020 05:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers following

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, right, gets five from wide receiver Calvin Ridley after making a reception during NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Gurley believes he and his new team are a perfect match as he seeks to rejuvenate a career affected by knee injuries. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Gurley ready to prove he's 100 percent healthy for Falcons

By George Henry Sep. 11, 2020 01:14 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons went all season without a 100-yard rusher in

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (22) cleans his face shield during an NFL training camp football practice Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Falcons' Neal, back from Achilles injury, feels 100 percent

By George Henry Aug. 20, 2020 05:52 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal knew he faced a

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague reaches for the ball lost by Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Rose, Mykhailiuk spark Pistons to easy win over Hawks

By George Henry Jan. 18, 2020 10:15 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Derrick Rose has been rolling lately, and in a good way.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts as his defense stops the Jacksonville Jaguars on a fourth down attempt during the fourth quarter to hold on to a 24-12 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Quinn wants to return as Falcons coach, but status uncertain

By George Henry Dec. 23, 2019 06:46 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Dan Quinn wants to return as coach of the Atlanta

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Marrone seeks to take blame for Jaguars' latest meltdown

By George Henry Dec. 22, 2019 07:34 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — It was nothing new for the Jacksonville Jaguars to fall behind

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan expecting another sparse crowd in Falcons' home finale

By George Henry Dec. 19, 2019 06:18 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback Matt Ryan does not blame Falcons fans for poor

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Quinn gets a respite in Falcons' upset win at San Francisco

By George Henry Dec. 16, 2019 06:57 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Even with his team eliminated from playoff contention over two

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 40-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn finds plenty to like in win, but job status unchanged

By George Henry Dec. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — With his job status in limbo, Falcons coach Dan

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) recovered his kick off aftyer the Carolina Panthers fumbled on the return during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers' long week gets worse with 5th straight loss

By George Henry Dec. 08, 2019 07:27 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have endured some rough stretches in the

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

By George Henry Dec. 02, 2019 03:50 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL’s No.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn, Dimitroff face uncertain future with Falcons

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 05:54 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — A meaningless December awaits the Atlanta Falcons for the second

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
QB Ryan spends night under heavy pressure in Falcons’ loss

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 01:30 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan knew the hits might keep coming as Atlanta’s deficit

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quinn tweaks Atlanta's coaching staff coming out of bye week

By George Henry Nov. 04, 2019 04:28 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Coach Dan Quinn hopes a few changes to his staff will spark a

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons reeling, Quinn's job status muddied at bye

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons never thought they'd be 1-7 at the halfway

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn still trying to 'get it right' with time running out

By George Henry Oct. 28, 2019 08:45 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn would like to brush aside

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks to the media after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons owner Blank closer to making decision on Quinn

By George Henry Oct. 27, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he's using the bye week to take