Casey Hayward
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) watches against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game in Detroit, Nov. 6, 2022. The Lions are trading Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)
Atlanta Falcons release CB Casey Hayward after 1 season

Apr. 21, 2023 06:43 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' Tariq Woolen (27) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Seahawks happy to be home for a while, set to host Raiders

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Tariq Woolen (27) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Seahawks return from bye and host struggling Raiders

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 04:19 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. Terrell returned to practice on Wednesday, Nov. 16, after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Coach Arthur Smith said he is “hopeful” Terrell, the team's top defensive back, can return for the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons CB Terrell back at practice after missing 3 games

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Herbert, Ekeler to lead Chargers against surprising Falcons

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons add depth at cornerback, acquire Fenton from Chiefs

Nov. 01, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons rule out CB Terrell, S Hawkins vs Panthers

Oct. 28, 2022 04:33 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers are somehow contending in weak NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

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

Falcons release 2020 2nd-rounder Davidson, look for CB help

Oct. 25, 2022 05:22 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released defensive tackle Marlon Davidson, a second-round draft pick in 2020, from their reserve/injured list on...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Bengals, Falcons looking to get over .500 for 1st time

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 20, 2022 11:13 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons CB Casey Hayward placed on IR with shoulder injury

Oct. 18, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) speaks to San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 28-14. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 17, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

By Paul Newberry Oct. 16, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Line judge Rusty Baynes (59) speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Questionable roughing the passer calls raise more questions

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 10, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Jarrett's roughing the passer call perplexes Falcons, fans

By Mark Didtler Oct. 09, 2022 07:59 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Timmy Horne (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady throws for 351 yards, Bucs beat Falcons 21-15

By Fred Goodall Oct. 09, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Same ol' Falcons: Blown lead very familiar in the A-T-L

By Paul Newberry Sep. 12, 2022 03:23 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

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders hoping 2nd stint for McDaniels bring success

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2022 02:54 PM EDT