Kemal Ishmael
Falcons hoping Gurley, Fowler can lead return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) New faces: RB Todd Gurley, OLB Dante Fowler, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Laquon Treadwell, OL Justin McCray, LB LaRoy...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to reporters during a press availability ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Todd Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Gurley, who was cut by the Rams, is expected to talk on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, about the one-year deal with the Falcons that was announced by the team on Monday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons expected to look for help at cornerback in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

Falcons must find way to bolster pass rush in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Vic Beasley Jr., TE Austin Hooper, OLB DeVondre Campbell, SS Kemal Ishmael, DT Jack...

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Austin Calitro (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn says Falcons' strong finish must carry over to 2020

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2019 05:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, speaks with former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame player Tony Gonzalez before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 07:49 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons’ Freeman moves closer to return from knee injury

Nov. 25, 2019 12:21 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) warsm up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons’ loss leaves 2-game win streak looking like old news

By Charles Odum Nov. 25, 2019 11:34 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones back at practice for Falcons

Nov. 21, 2019 07:20 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Quarterback Matt Ryan and receiver Julio Jones returned to practice for the Atlanta Falcons and appear set to start against Tampa...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tale of Two Seasons: Falcons turn it around after 1-7 start

By Paul Newberry Nov. 20, 2019 06:10 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to members of the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Quinn hesitant to call Falcons’ 2 straight wins a turnaround

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2019 05:39 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries against New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, left, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons rule out RB Freeman (foot), TE Hooper (knee)

Nov. 15, 2019 03:08 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a touchdown pass to running back Brian Hill, not pictured, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons stun first-place Saints, 26-9

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2019 04:20 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) and Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mariota throws 3 first-half TD passes, Titans drop Falcons

By Charles Odum Sep. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) enters the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets words of encouragement from head coach Mike Vrabel during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Slow starts put pressure on Falcons' Ryan, Titans' Mariota

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2019 04:51 PM EDT