Cameron Nizialek
FILE - Atlanta Falcons punter Cameron Nizialek (6) punts during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, on Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. The Falcons released outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and punter Cam Nizialek on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons 8/13/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) celebrates with placeholder Cameron Nizialek (9) after kicking the extra point to tie the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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Washington Football Team defensive end Casey Toohill (95) defends against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons fizzle with Patterson on sideline late in game

By George Henry Oct. 04, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Houdini Heinicke: Washington beats Falcons 34-30 on late TD

By Paul Newberry Oct. 03, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate after their win over the New York Giants after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Matty Ice proves he's not done yet in leading late comeback

By George Henry Sep. 27, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) kneels during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
After 0-2 starts, Giants and Falcons looking for 1st win

By Tom Canavan Sep. 23, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith questions a call against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons sign 2-time Pro Bowl P Colquitt to practice squad

Sep. 21, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores on a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

By George Henry Sep. 20, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Falcons head into rebuilding year with new coach, no Julio

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) New faces: Head coach Arthur Smith, TE Kyle Pitts, RB Mike Davis, OG Josh Andrews, TE Lee Smith, QB Josh Rosen, DE...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches the ball as he runs drills during NFL football practice on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
After Jones' trade, Ridley is Falcons' new go-to receiver

By Charles Odum Aug. 03, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and long snapper Josh Harris (47) celebrate a field goal kicked by Koo in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Falcons sign K Elliott Fry with Koo hobbled by groin injury

Oct. 01, 2020 04:37 PM EDT