Thomas Dimitroff
Falcons cut ties with OLB Beasley, set to become free agent

Feb. 03, 2020 08:07 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have cut ties with outside linebacker Vic Beasley, who led the NFL in sacks in the team's run to the Super Bowl...

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2019 04:58 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons' Quinn saved job with strong finish, players'support

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2019 02:20 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, center, celebrates with quarterbacks Matt Ryan, left, and Matt Schaub (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Falcons choose stability: Quinn, Dimitroff to remain in 2020

By Paul Newberry Dec. 27, 2019 09:10 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Falcons, Buccaneers playing out season as also-rans

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 01:15 PM EST
ATLANTA (6-9) at TAMPA BAY (7-8) Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 1½ RECORD...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts as his defense stops the Jacksonville Jaguars on a fourth down attempt during the fourth quarter to hold on to a 24-12 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Quinn wants to return as Falcons coach, but status uncertain

By George Henry Dec. 23, 2019 06:46 PM EST

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 40-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn finds plenty to like in win, but job status unchanged

By George Henry Dec. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EST

Former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera laughs at a question from the media during a press conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Rivera was fired as coach on Tuesday.(David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
NFL coaching carousel started spinning early this year

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 06, 2019 05:43 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn, Dimitroff face uncertain future with Falcons

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints looking for NFC South threepeat against Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2019 12:32 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons reeling, Quinn's job status muddied at bye

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn still trying to 'get it right' with time running out

By George Henry Oct. 28, 2019 08:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, center, leaves the field after shaking hands with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons trade receiver Mohamed Sanu to Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 22, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field with an apparent leg injury after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him, causing a fumble that the Rams recovered, during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons may face tough decisions following 5 straight losses

By Charles Odum Oct. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Falcons players say Quinn remains steady despite 1-5 start

By Charles Odum Oct. 16, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) speaks to reporters after an NFL minicamp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. For Julio Jones, it's just business as usual _ even as he closes in on a huge new contract with the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons' Julio Jones agrees to 3-year, $66 million extension

Sep. 07, 2019 04:47 PM EDT