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Lions looking for influx of talent anywhere with No. 7 pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
7. DETROIT LIONS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The long-suffering franchise started over, firing general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia...

Agent: WR Perriman agrees to $3M, 1-year contract with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2021 09:14 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Wide receiver Breshad Perriman has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. ...

Falcons face more painful salary-cap cuts before free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:34 PM EST
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: C Alex Mack, RB Todd Gurley, S Ricardo Allen, OG James Carpenter, DE Allen Bailey, DE...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

By Charles Odum Jan. 04, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7), starting in place of an injured Drew Brees, hugs team owner Gayle Benson before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons need pass-rush boost with Fowler on COVID-19 list

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater runs around Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina offensive line isn't holding up versus pressure

By Steve Reed Oct. 30, 2020 10:46 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is injured on the field during the second of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Panthers' Davis calls hit on Bridgewater 'cheap shot'

By Steve Reed Oct. 30, 2020 01:29 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17

By Steve Reed Oct. 29, 2020 11:46 PM EDT

Falcons DE Takk McKinley again ruled out with groin injury

Oct. 28, 2020 02:13 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Defensive end Takk McKinley has been ruled out of the Atlanta Falcons' game at the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night with a groin...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers prepares to throw before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers 10/5/2020

Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

Cowboys missing 2 offensive tackles against Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are without two offensive tackles against Atlanta. Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive against the Falcons...

Falcons CB Sheffield ruled out for Sunday's game vs Cowboys

Sep. 18, 2020 10:13 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key member of their cornerback rotation for the second week in a row after ruling Kendall...

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, right, gets five from wide receiver Calvin Ridley after making a reception during NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Gurley believes he and his new team are a perfect match as he seeks to rejuvenate a career affected by knee injuries. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons without CB Sheffield, DE Harris for Seahawks opener

Sep. 11, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

A repeat of 2019? Dolphins should be better in December

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-11) New faces: QB Tua Tagovailoa, CB Byron Jones, LB Kyle Van Noy, RB Jordan Howard, RB Matt Breida, C Ted Karras, LB...

Dolphins hopeful of continuing turnaround after additions

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Davie, Florida LAST YEAR: Dolphins were accused of tanking last season as they purged...

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn works with his defensive linemen during the first day of an NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Quinn knows this is an offseason unlike any other. Hes not shying away from that reality. But this is also a time that craves a bit of normality, so Quinn is dealing with plenty of familiar issues, including rookie camp, roster moves, position changes, and focusing on areas that need the most improvement. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
In strange offseason, Falcons' Quinn embraces the challenge

By Paul Newberry May. 12, 2020 03:27 PM EDT