Drew Dalman
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

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

FILE - Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. More roster moves could come, but as of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, 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/Danny Karnik, File)
Young Falcons roster molded to fit vision of Fontenot, Smith

Aug. 31, 2022 06:34 PM EDT

Deion Jones comes off PUP list for Falcons, ready to compete

By George Henry Aug. 24, 2022 06:04 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons linebacker Deion Jones came off the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday and was finally back at practice. Now he must...

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

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks (79) looks to block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. Brooks announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, after 10 seasons in the NFL. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons 9/12/2021

Jan. 26, 2022 04:39 PM EST

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