Kyle Pitts
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson speaks at an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2023 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma running back Eric Gray, left, Texas running back Bijan Robinson, center, and Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs pose for a photo after completing their drills at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
Falcons keep first-round focus on offense, take RB Robinson

By Charles Odum Apr. 27, 2023 09:24 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson, Jalen Carter, Devon Witherspoon, Tyree Wilson, Will Levis, Peter Skoronski, Lukas Van Ness, Myles Murphy and Nolan Smith. (AP Photo/File)
Falcons look to draft to augment big free agency moves

By Paul Newberry Apr. 20, 2023 03:16 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers face Falcons looking for 1st winning streak of 2022

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

By Paul Newberry Dec. 01, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs near Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts out for the season with knee injury

Nov. 30, 2022 01:46 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season

By George Henry Nov. 28, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws past Houston Texans linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Falcons, Commanders meet in game with playoff implications

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 25, 2022 02:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Koo's late 53-yard FG lifts Falcons past Fields, Bears 27-24

By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2022 04:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mariota, Falcons brace for test against 49ers' stiff defense

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford, (37) runs his intercepted ball with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 23-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 02:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons to rely on running game despite injury to Patterson

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Mariota, Falcons still looking for elusive breakthrough win

By Charles Odum Sep. 19, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 08, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Hoping for success at home, Smith changes Falcons' routine

By George Henry Sep. 07, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rebuilding Falcons face low expectations in 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

New York Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh watches action during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jets, Falcons get heated early in joint practice session

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 19, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Auden Tate takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons open camp with low expectations, open positions

By George Henry Jul. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, stands next to head coach Arthur Smith during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons backup QB Franks trying new hybrid role at tight end

By Charles Odum Jun. 09, 2022 05:00 PM EDT