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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) touches Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins's sweater, right, as they talk on the field during pregame warm-ups before the start of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Football Team 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 11:58 AM EST

New York Giants' Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Washington Football Team at New York Giants 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is shown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The last time Baker Mayfield faced a talented, quarterback-seeking defensive line anchored by the No. 2 overall draft pick, things didn't go well. The San Francisco 49ers menaced and mauled Mayfield last season. On Sunday the Browns' QB faces Washington's ferocious front.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns must protect QB Mayfield from Washington's "wreckers"

By Tom Withers Sep. 24, 2020 03:53 PM EDT

Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) lies on the turf after an injury against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington will be without its best offensive lineman for at least a couple of weeks after guard Brandon Scherff injured his right knee and missed the second half of a 30-15 loss at Arizona. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Missing injured Scherff is just one problem for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 21, 2020 04:13 PM EDT

Falcons hoping Gurley, Fowler can lead return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) New faces: RB Todd Gurley, OLB Dante Fowler, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Laquon Treadwell, OL Justin McCray, LB LaRoy...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to reporters during a press availability ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Todd Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Gurley, who was cut by the Rams, is expected to talk on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, about the one-year deal with the Falcons that was announced by the team on Monday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons expected to look for help at cornerback in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deals with Treadwell, McCray

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 15 de 2019, el quarterback Tom Brady de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra de 2019 saluda al público al final de un juego ante los Bengals de Cincinnati. (AP Foto/Frank Victores, archivo)
Key additions and subtractions for NFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 20, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Redskins signing Davis as part of Rivera's roster makeover

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 18, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

Falcons must find way to bolster pass rush in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Vic Beasley Jr., TE Austin Hooper, OLB DeVondre Campbell, SS Kemal Ishmael, DT Jack...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns opened a unique free agency period by placing a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

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

Freeman, Oliver limited but back on field for Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons running back Devonta Freeman and cornerback Isaiah Oliver have returned to practice as limited participants. ...

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 40-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn finds plenty to like in win, but job status unchanged

By George Henry Dec. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EST

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

By George Henry Dec. 02, 2019 03:50 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL’s No. 14 overall draft pick, is back on the field for the first time since suffering a...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Matt Ryan, quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta, se sienta en la banca con una aparente lesión, durante el partido ante los Rams de Los Ángeles, el domingo 20 de octubre de 2019 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons QB Ryan to return from ankle injury against Saints

Nov. 08, 2019 01:58 PM EST