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Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) is hit by Baltimore Ravens' Pernell McPhee (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Battered Eagles are used to overcoming key injuries

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 19, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 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...

Atlanta Falcons rookie center Matt Hennessy loosens up during an NFL football training camp practice in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Falcons release former starting guard Jamon Brown

Aug. 24, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's A.J. Terrell intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. Terrell was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense

By Charles Odum Apr. 25, 2020 07:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deals with Treadwell, McCray

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is shown before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that the Titans swapped Casey to Denver for a seventh-round draft pick. The move cannot become official until the new league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020, though most teams won’t announce official signings until players pass physicals to finalize deals. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
The Latest: Lions' Slay tweets about seeking trade

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

By George Henry Dec. 02, 2019 03:50 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL’s No. 14 overall draft pick, is back on the field for the first time since suffering a...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Ryan returns to practice but limited with sore right ankle

Nov. 06, 2019 06:13 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and it is uncertain if he will start at New Orleans. ...

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) runs to his bench after missing a point after attempt against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Falcons keep taking steps back, and the defense is to blame

By George Henry Oct. 14, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

CORRECTS STADIUM TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM INSTEAD OF WEMBLEY STADIUM - Fans waits to enter Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Chargers' Gordon expected to see 1st action of season

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Coach: Falcons C Mack will play vs Houston; P Bosher out

Oct. 04, 2019 04:25 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn said center Alex Mack will play at Houston after practicing for the first time this week, but Atlanta got some bad...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his touchdown run against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson, Ryan look forward to meeting as peers on the field

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is tackled by Tennessee Titans, from left to right, Jayon Brown, Isaiah Mack and Harold Landy III on a fourth down-attempt during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Ryan trying to stay positive during Falcons’ rough start

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2019 01:46 PM EDT