Vic Beasley
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

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

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. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons score 2 early touchdowns, beat woeful Jaguars 24-12

By Paul Newberry Dec. 22, 2019 04:38 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Quinn gets a respite in Falcons' upset win at San Francisco

By George Henry Dec. 16, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) celebrates on a defensive play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons' McKinley done for season with shoulder injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:50 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

NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 10:15 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 9 New York Giants at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m. Eli Manning makes his first start since Week 2...

Former Atlanta Falcons player Roddy White speaks during a Falcons Ring of Honor ceremony during half time of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan to OZ leads Falcons to another rout of Panthers, 40-20

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2019 05:13 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) reacts after throwing an interception to New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons vs Bucs: 2 teams with an eye on 2020

By Paul Newberry Nov. 21, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to running back Brian Hill (23) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:21 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Panthers have been unable to solve Matt Ryan

By Steve Reed Nov. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans edge Chiefs in Mahomes' return; Packers hold on

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 05:18 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

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

Seattle Seahawks fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) works in a bust pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Goff's versatility outside the pocket sparks Rams' offense

By George Henry Oct. 23, 2019 08:55 PM EDT