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Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, right, tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Patterson's presence felt as Falcons get running game going

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2021 03:53 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:33 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

By Charles Odum Sep. 15, 2021 03:40 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches a replay on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Young Falcons stop themselves with mistakes, brace for Bucs

By Charles Odum Sep. 13, 2021 02:53 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 throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role

By George Henry Jul. 31, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons' Kyle Pitts, right, practice with Richie Grant, left, during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Modest Pitts won't project role as rookie TE with Falcons

By Charles Odum May. 14, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, holds a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Smith focuses on D on last day of 1st draft as Falcons coach

By Charles Odum May. 01, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT