Casey Hayward
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts waves a signed football at the fans during the NFL football team's practice on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Goal-setting Pitts eager to build on brilliant rookie season

By Paul Newberry Aug. 10, 2022 01:38 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons defensive guru Pees determined to raise expectations

Aug. 01, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Auden Tate takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons open camp with low expectations, open positions

By George Henry Jul. 27, 2022 02:57 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

Sandra Douglass Morgan, left, speaks beside Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis during a news conference announcing Morgan as the new president of the Raiders NFL football team Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders set to open 1st training camp under McDaniels

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:10 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray (1) participates during the team's NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Brady, Rodgers headline list of NFL players skipping OTAs

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 01, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks across the field during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons QB Mariota willing to be mentor but hungry to start

By Charles Odum May. 26, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders GM embraces draft pressure despite no high pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2022 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders head into drafts with no picks until 3rd round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:56 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 former Lions safety Marlowe to 1-year contract

Mar. 31, 2022 06:44 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Safety Dean Marlowe, who set a career high with 67 tackles while starting nine games for Detroit in 2021, has signed a one-year deal with...

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...

Raiders agree to 1-year deal with Darius Phillips

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2022 07:00 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders have made their first move of the free agency period, agreeing to a one-year contract with cornerback and returner Darius Phillips. ...

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Raiders' new regime looks to target O-line, secondary

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have fired Mayock after three seasons and will begin a search for a coach and GM following their second playoff berth in the past 19 seasons. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Raiders fire GM in 1st move of significant offseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 07:32 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia motions towards the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Raiders coach Bisaccia making case to remove interim tag

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 11, 2022 08:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Herbert's heroics not enough as Chargers fall, miss playoffs

By Danny Webster Jan. 10, 2022 02:56 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 10, 2022 12:31 AM EST

Raiders TE Darren Waller questionable for Chargers game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2022 04:55 PM EST
The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to get star tight end Darren Waller back for their crucial season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. Interim...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Raiders won 23-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wentz gets off to slow start as Colts lose 23-20 to Raiders

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2022 06:50 PM EST