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Falcons release 2020 2nd-rounder Davidson, look for CB help

Oct. 25, 2022 05:22 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released defensive tackle Marlon Davidson, a second-round draft pick in 2020, from their reserve/injured list on...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons face obstacles with injury-depleted secondary

By George Henry Oct. 24, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (25) flips after he as tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) on the opening kickoff in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Burrow, Bengals strike fast, blow by Falcons 35-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 23, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who missed most of the preseason while recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery, will open the season on injured reserve. The Falcons on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, also placed former starting offensive guard Jalen Mayfield, cornerback Isaiah Oliver, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and rookie tight end John FitzPatrick on injured reserve. Each player will be eligible to return after missing four games.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons place LB Deion Jones, 4 others, on IR to open season

Sep. 01, 2022 03:32 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

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson watches play from the bench during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Remodeled Broncos turn to Wilson to end long playoff drought

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:30 AM 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

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes part in drills during the NFL team's practice at the Broncos' headquarters Monday, June 13, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. The Broncos have undergone a major makeover this offseason. It began with Nathaniel Hackett replacing Vic Fangio as head coach and continued with the acquisition of star quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seahawks in exchange for a bevy of players and draft picks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos feature new QB, new coach and new ownership

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:21 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons defensive backs Erik Harris and Isaiah Oliver take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' all-purpose star Patterson allowed to miss minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 14, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson doffs his hat as he heads to the mound to throw out the first pitch during ceremonies to mark the regular-season home opener in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos gave up high picks for Wilson but still have 9 left

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:23 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

FILE -Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Broncos have their QB, now they need to beef up both lines

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock stands on the bench in the closing minutes of a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Broncos' Drew Lock focuses on Chiefs, not on his future

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller stops to talk to reporters outside the Denver Broncos headquarters after he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for two draft picks before the NFL football trade deadline, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Pat Graham)
Broncos GM says he wanted to do right by Von Miller

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 02, 2021 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive guard Graham Glasgow (61) lines up against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. Glasgow says the next time his heart starts racing in a game he’ll head straight to the sideline. He stuck it out in the season opener and only learned afterward that he was risking a stroke by playing through an atrial fibrillation episode. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Glasgow will take himself out if he has A-fib again

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 13, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is upended by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Smith-Shuster was injured on the play and left the field. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Slow starts, goal line glitches, 3rd down woes haunt Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 11, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is tackled by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) and free safety Darnell Savage (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) shouts signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Roethlisberger throws 2 TDs, Steelers top Broncos 27-19

By Will Graves Oct. 10, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) runs as Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eric Banks (98) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' top priority: breaking out of their September swoon

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 01, 2021 05:07 PM EDT