Elijah Wilkinson
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-16. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Changes could be coming for struggling Falcons after bye

By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2022 05:17 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 face Falcons looking for 1st winning streak of 2022

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

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hauls in a pass as Seattle Seahawks safety Josh Jones defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patterson again proves he's the Falcons lead running back

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2022 04:07 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

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, center, talks with Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney, second from right, during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons G Mayfield returns to practice after injuring back

Aug. 08, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) and offensive guard Justin Shaffer (75) participate in a drill during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Smith in no hurry to settle on Falcons' starting O-line

By George Henry Aug. 06, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Falcons sign veteran cornerback Casey Hayward to 2-year deal

Mar. 18, 2022 05:23 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by signing former Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract and...

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Davante Adams, Raiders shake up free agency with big trade

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Falcons sign free agents OT Wilkinson, CB Tabor from Bears

Mar. 17, 2022 03:56 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson and cornerback Teez Tabor on Thursday. The Falcons...

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

This is a 2021 photo of Sean Desai of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Desai, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
Bears could be without 3 coordinators when they host Vikings

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 18, 2021 02:38 AM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with down judge Kent Payne (79) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

By Barry Wilner Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) jumps into the end zone near Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:42 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL teams taking extra precautions as COVID-19 cases spike

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks with a towel on his head during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AFC North-leading Ravens look to bounce back against Bears

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bears coach Matt Nagy to miss 49ers game because of COVID-19

Oct. 30, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears to play against 49ers without linebacker Khalil Mack

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 29, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears to play against 49ers without linebacker Khalil Mack

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 29, 2021 02:47 PM EDT