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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith looks on during their NFL minicamp football practice Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons rookie QB Ridder impresses Smith as a quick learner

By Charles Odum Jun. 15, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich talks with quarterback Matt Ryan, right, and quarterback Nick Foles during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ryan finding perfect fit in Colts offense, locker room

By Michael Marot Jun. 09, 2022 05:45 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

FILE - Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan calls signals during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons are bringing back their red helmets for their throwback uniforms this season. The Falcons announced Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the team will bring back the red helmets with black jerseys for the first time since 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File)
Saints-Falcons 11/29/2012

Jun. 01, 2022 08:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks across the field during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons QB Mariota willing to be mentor but hungry to start

By Charles Odum May. 26, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent quarterback Foles to a two-year deal on Monday, May 23, 2022, to back up Matt Ryan. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
QB Nick Foles reunites with Frank Reich, signs with Colts

By Michael Marot May. 23, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder runs a drill during their NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 13, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons QB Ridder early to rise — and lead — at rookie camp

By Charles Odum May. 14, 2022 04:18 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick wide receiver Drake London (5) runs during NFL rookie minicamp football practice, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie runs the ball during rookie mini camp NFL football practice Monday, May 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Analysis: Amazon Prime Video gets solid 1st slate from NFL

By Joe Reedy May. 13, 2022 03:39 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons first-round NFL football draft pick Drake London, center, a wide receiver from USC, holds up his jersey with general manager Terry Fontenot, left, and head coach Arthur Smith, right, at the team's practice facility Friday, April 29, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons release RB Mike Davis after disappointing season

By Paul Newberry May. 02, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard stands on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Indianapolis, Aug. 15, 2021. Ballard may use the draft to revamp Matt Ryan's supporting cast. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Ryan hopes smooth transition creates instant success in Indy

By Michael Marot May. 01, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

Former Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder watches the game action from the field during an NCAA football intrasquad scrimmage, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons add BYU RB Allgeier to offensive-themed draft class

By Charles Odum Apr. 30, 2022 08:26 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU on Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. Pierce was selected by the Indianapolis Colts during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Colts spend draft weekend plugging holes, adding depth

By Michael Marot Apr. 30, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Jake Kline, of Missouri, shows off his new Indianapolis Colts chain at Fremont Street Experience as the NFL football draft is in town Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Colts take WR Pierce with 1st draft, plug offensive holes

By Michael Marot Apr. 29, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fans cheer before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Seemed forever for QBs to go in 1st 2 rounds of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 29, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons 2022 NFL first round draft pick Drake London, a wide receiver from Southern California, speaks with the media at the Falcons Practice Facility Friday, April 29, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Cincinnati's Ridder is Falcons' pick as possible future QB

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

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 tight end Kyle Pitts 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)
Falcons GM Fontenot finding it tough to predict NFL draft

By Charles Odum Apr. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - Liberty quarterback Malik Willis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2022 03:15 AM 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