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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Just a little bit. Not knowing where Rivers might be headed if anywhere in 2020 doesn't simplify things at all. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Analysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2020 02:36 AM EST

FILE - This is a 2019 file photo showing Mike Mularkey of the Atlanta Falcons NFL football team. Atlanta Falcons tight end coach Mike Mularkey is retiring after 25 years in the league. Mularkey is retiring after a one-year second stint in Atlanta. He is a former Tennessee Titans coach and also served as a head coach in Buffalo and Jacksonville. (AP Photo, File)
Falcons' Mularkey retiring, Joe Whitt to coach secondary

Jan. 09, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
LaFleur has made big impact in 1st year as Packers coach

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 08, 2020 07:51 PM EST

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) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 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 offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 35-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:26 PM 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

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Inept Jaguars have to add more playmakers in pending rebuild

By Mark Long Dec. 23, 2019 06:10 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 31-15 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens clinch AFC's top seed by beating Browns 31-15

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 05:24 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

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:16 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) scores a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL This Week: Cowboys, Eagles chase East title at .500 mark

By Dave Campbell Dec. 19, 2019 08:19 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan expecting another sparse crowd in Falcons' home finale

By George Henry Dec. 19, 2019 06:18 PM EST

FBN--Jaguars-Falcons-Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 02:36 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE (5-9) at ATLANTA (5-9) Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox OPENING LINE - Falcons by 7 RECORD VS....

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