Sharrod Neasman
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is helped on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Key injuries overshadow strong debut for Jets' Wilson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 13, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

New York Jets' Sharrod Neasman (35) and Michael Carter II (30) tackle Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell (14) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jets place Neasman on IR, add 2 players from practice squad

Sep. 11, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets' Crowder still recovering from COVID, out vs Panthers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
'Captain' Wilson prepared to lead Jets into season opener

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 08, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

New York Jets' Bless Austin warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jets surprisingly cut CB Bless Austin among several moves

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Tevin Colman (23) tosses the football to an assistant after participating in running drills during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Jets RB Tevin Coleman healthy with 'a lot left in my tank'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 10, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

Safety Harmon, return specialist Patterson sign with Falcons

Apr. 15, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety Duron Harmon and four-time All-Pro return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to one-year...

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Nine-year-old Hudson Henry plays catch while tailgating in the parking lot at Arrowhead stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 12:08 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

A fan sits in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. This is the first team this year that some fans are allowed in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 12:18 PM EDT

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

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 08:13 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

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Panthers sign WR/KR Cooper, safety Burris

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II carries against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Todd Gurley, their superstar running back with a massive contract and a troubling injury history. The Rams made the move Thursday, March 19, 2020 several minutes before roughly $10 million in the three-time Pro Bowl selection's contract became fully guaranteed. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to 1-year deal with Todd Gurley

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2020 09:04 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...