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FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (6) watches during a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, on Aug. 12, 2022. The Falcons on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 released running back Damien Williams, the veteran who never returned after a rib injury in his first game with the team. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Falcons release RB Williams after injury-shortened season

Dec. 13, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Falcons brace for visit from Chubb, ground-pounding Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

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

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Mariota, Falcons still looking for elusive breakthrough win

By Charles Odum Sep. 19, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hands off the ball to running back Damien Williams (6) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Falcons place RB Damien Williams on IR with injured rib

Sep. 17, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hands off the ball to running back Damien Williams (6) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Falcons' Damien Williams misses practice with sore rib

Sep. 15, 2022 07:33 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London watches during a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. More roster moves could come, but as of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 14 players on the active roster are products of the two NFL drafts under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith, creating a more youthful look with such players as tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London, linebacker Arnold Ebiketie and safety Richie Grant positioned as leaders of the rebuild. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rookie WR Drake London flies home when Falcons visit LA Rams

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates a fumble the team recovered against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Rams, Falcons look to rebound from season-opening losses

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Same ol' Falcons: Blown lead very familiar in the A-T-L

By Paul Newberry Sep. 12, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) runs after a ctach against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Saints pull off improbable comeback to beat Falcons 27-26

By Paul Newberry Sep. 11, 2022 04:33 PM EDT

FILE -Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman (67) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sep. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons have named Drew Dalman as their starting center for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 opener against the New Orleans Saints.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Center Dalman set to start in Falcons opener against Saints

Sep. 06, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rebuilding Falcons face low expectations in 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) and offensive guard Justin Shaffer (75) participate in a drill during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Smith in no hurry to settle on Falcons' starting O-line

By George Henry Aug. 06, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) work during their NFL minicamp football practice, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota favored over rookie Ridder in Falcons QB camp derby

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith addresses his team after a voluntary offseason NFL football practice Friday, June 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Pitts says stadium's new FieldTurf is soft but good

By Charles Odum Jun. 03, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons first-round NFL football draft pick Drake London, center, a wide receiver from USC, holds up his jersey with general manager Terry Fontenot, left, and head coach Arthur Smith, right, at the team's practice facility Friday, April 29, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons release RB Mike Davis after disappointing season

By Paul Newberry May. 02, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

Falcons sign veteran cornerback Casey Hayward to 2-year deal

Mar. 18, 2022 05:23 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by signing former Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract and...

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)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2022 04:19 PM EST