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Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) reacting after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end John Bates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Commanders outrun Falcons, intercept Mariota in 19-13 win

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 27, 2022 04:00 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. Terrell returned to practice on Wednesday, Nov. 16, after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Coach Arthur Smith said he is “hopeful” Terrell, the team's top defensive back, can return for the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons CB Terrell back at practice after missing 3 games

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Carolina Panthers place kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) reacts after missing an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Panthers look to get even vs Falcons after OT loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons center Matt Hennessy (61) practices before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons’ depth at left guard took another hit on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, when Hennessy was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Falcons lose another left guard with Hennessy placed on IR

Nov. 08, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler celebrates after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Dicker kicks winner to lift Chargers over Falcons 20-17

By Charles Odum Nov. 06, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hauls in a pass as Seattle Seahawks safety Josh Jones defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patterson again proves he's the Falcons lead running back

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who missed most of the preseason while recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery, will open the season on injured reserve. The Falcons on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, also placed former starting offensive guard Jalen Mayfield, cornerback Isaiah Oliver, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and rookie tight end John FitzPatrick on injured reserve. Each player will be eligible to return after missing four games.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons place LB Deion Jones, 4 others, on IR to open season

Sep. 01, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Davante Adams, Raiders shake up free agency with big trade

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Falcons sign free agents OT Wilkinson, CB Tabor from Bears

Mar. 17, 2022 03:56 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson and cornerback Teez Tabor on Thursday. The Falcons...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:46 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons' Ridley 'flying around' in return after missing week

By Charles Odum Oct. 20, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Falcons WR Gage (ankle) to miss 2nd straight game

Oct. 01, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, stands on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mayfield throws touchdown pass, Browns beat Falcons 19-10

By Paul Newberry Aug. 29, 2021 11:11 PM EDT

List of players to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Players who have opted out of playing the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus: Arizona Cardinals — T Marcus Gilbert ...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Hightower might be the most accomplished player to opt out of the season because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Coach Danny Chavez aids 14-year-old Estevan Rodriguez during boxing practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at West Texas Knockout Boxing Club in Odessa, Texas. Both are wearing masks to abide by the boxing club's health and safety rules, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Tuesday was the club's first day open since late March. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP)
The Latest: FBS final rankings to be released on Dec. 20

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2020 11:02 AM EDT

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...