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FILE - Southern California wide receiver Drake London runs for a touchdown against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. London was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat

By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2022 09:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota participates 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)
2023 QB class may influence Falcons' direction in NFL draft

By Charles Odum Apr. 22, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

Falcons sign veteran cornerback Casey Hayward to 2-year deal

Mar. 18, 2022 05:23 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by signing former Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract and...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram hands a ball to a fan before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons' Kyle Pitts (8) runs away from Buffalo Bills' Dane Jackson (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
With another losing record, Falcons can start looking ahead

By Charles Odum Jan. 03, 2022 02:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Adetokunbo Ogundeji (92) celebrates after the team scored on a safety during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Falcons see promising future as playoff hopes end with loss

By Mark Ludwiczak Jan. 02, 2022 08:01 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons show progress by remaining relevant through December

By Charles Odum Dec. 27, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds is caught by Arizona Cardinals free safeties Jalen Thompson, top, and Deionte Thompson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Falcons look to protect fading playoff hopes against Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, left, loses his mouthpiece while tackling San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers use physicality to win 5 out of 6 games

By Josh Dubow Dec. 20, 2021 01:19 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, middle right, is tackled at the goal line by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens, middle, and middle linebacker Fred Warner, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs over Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers host Falcons in search of 5th win in last 6 games

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:01 PM EST

A memorial photo shines in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium of former Atlanta Falcons Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Humphrey, one of the NFL's most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons, has died at the age of 77. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Pierre Desir (29) reacts after making an interception to end the game against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brady, Buccaneers look to sweep season series with Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, right, tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Patterson's presence felt as Falcons get running game going

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2021 03:53 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:33 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, watches play against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Latest demoralizing loss exposes Falcons' depth issues

By Charles Odum Nov. 19, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Swaggering Pats stifle Falcons 25-0 for 5th straight victory

By Paul Newberry Nov. 18, 2021 11:20 PM EST

New England Patriots fans cheer before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EST