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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a ball during NFL football practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ryan getting used to hearing new Falcons coach call plays

By George Henry Aug. 07, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role

By George Henry Jul. 31, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

A pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones falls incomplete in the end zone as time expires with the New Orleans Saints defending in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problems

By Charles Odum Dec. 07, 2020 05:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker LaRoy Reynolds celebrates a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Saints doing just fine with Brees sidelined again by injury

By Paul Newberry Dec. 03, 2020 07:48 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and defensive end Marcus Davenport, musing the Flacons out of field goal range, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints fielding elite defense during surge to top of NFC

By Brett Martel Dec. 02, 2020 08:06 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is hit by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Falcons' lopsided loss to Saints was a complete team effort

By Charles Odum Nov. 23, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak

By George Henry Nov. 09, 2020 01:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins signals touchdown as Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley tries to stop short of the end zone to control the final minutes of the clock in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Against a conceding opponent, whose only hope was to take advantage of a ballcarrier's natural inclination to find the end zone, Penn State and the Falcons inadvertently took the bait and ended up losing games they pretty much had wrapped up. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Do Not Score! How to avoid touchdowns defenses celebrate

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2020 02:06 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff walks across the field during an NFL training camp football practice Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
Falcons fire coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff after 0-5 start

By Charles Odum And Paul Newberry Oct. 11, 2020 10:33 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn, left, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff face the media during a news conference held by the NFL football team, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Quinn and Dimitroff were in the hot seat earlier this season after a poor start, but owner Arthur Blank made the decision to retain both of them last week. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons defensive assistants Henderson, Jones won't return

Jan. 02, 2020 10:58 AM 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

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, center, celebrates with quarterbacks Matt Ryan, left, and Matt Schaub (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Falcons choose stability: Quinn, Dimitroff to remain in 2020

By Paul Newberry Dec. 27, 2019 09:10 AM 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers confident they're headed in right direction

By Fred Goodall Dec. 09, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks to the media after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons owner Blank closer to making decision on Quinn

By George Henry Oct. 27, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field with an apparent leg injury after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him, causing a fumble that the Rams recovered, during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons may face tough decisions following 5 straight losses

By Charles Odum Oct. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with an apparent leg injury after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him, causing a fumble that the Rams recovered, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons' Ryan has ankle sprain, not ruled out vs Seahawks

By Charles Odum Oct. 21, 2019 04:32 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) runs to his bench after missing a point after attempt against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Falcons keep taking steps back, and the defense is to blame

By George Henry Oct. 14, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws in the pocket against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ryan overcomes 3 interceptions to lead Falcons to first win

By Charles Odum Sep. 16, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL 2019: NFC South rivals looking to end Saints' 2-year run

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT