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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks to reporters before a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants offensive line faces challenge going into next season

By Tom Canavan Jun. 02, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

New York Giants NFL football draft pick Kayvon Thibodeaux speaks during a press conference in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Thibodeux, Neal are the foundation of Giants rebuild

By Tom Canavan Apr. 30, 2022 07:27 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 - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role

By George Henry Jul. 31, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan catches the snap during the team's NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/ John Bazemore)
Falcons coach shakes off butterflies on first day of camp

By George Henry Jul. 29, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kaleb McGary adjusts his mask as he arrives for NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons place OT McGary, 2 more players, on PUP to open camp

Jul. 28, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

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 passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons

By George Henry Dec. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta. Ryan’s durability since he was drafted in 2008 has been a constant for the Falcons, who play at New Orleans on Sunday. He has missed only three games in 13 seasons. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons' Ryan 'very proud' of durability during 13 seasons

By Charles Odum Nov. 19, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys fans, talk with Gilbert Montez, right, of Los Angeles, as they tailgate outside of AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game agains the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 11:20 AM 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 Aug. 15, 2019 file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) sits on the bench during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets in Atlanta. After being limited by a foot injury to only five games in his rookie season, Lindstrom is being counted on to be a fixture at right guard and provide better protection for quarterback Matt Ryan in 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Lindstrom: Falcons' O-line must 'do better' to protect Ryan

By Charles Odum Aug. 15, 2020 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's A.J. Terrell intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. Terrell was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense

By Charles Odum Apr. 25, 2020 07:57 PM EDT

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)
WR Jones, TE Hooper, G Lindstrom return to Falcons' offense

Dec. 06, 2019 04:38 PM 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

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...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets. Right...