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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

Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach Pat O'Hara, right, talks with quarterback Malik Willis, left, at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Malik Willis, Titans coach dismiss Tannehill's mentor remark

By Teresa M. Walker May. 13, 2022 04:58 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

FILE 0 Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, on Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. Tannehill is expected to talk with the media for the first time on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, since Tennessee's divisional playoff loss in January and for the first time since the Titans traded away his top receiver A.J. Brown and replaced him with Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Tannehill: Divisional loss left Titans QB with 'deep scar'

By Teresa M. Walker May. 03, 2022 03:55 PM 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

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis walks to the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 30, 2022 08:40 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

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

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws 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)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 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

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders head into drafts with no picks until 3rd round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:56 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate 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)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) is shown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Nick Mullens to be the backup to Derek Carr on Monday, April 4, 2022, and brought back defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for a fifth season with the team. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Raiders sign QB Nick Mullens, DT Johnathan Hankins

By Josh Dubow Apr. 04, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan speaks during a news conference at the NFL team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Blank says Falcons' talks with Watson were only preliminary

By Charles Odum Mar. 29, 2022 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday Oct 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Indianapolis Colts acquired quarterback Matt Ryan in a trade Monday, March 21, 2022, with the Atlanta Falcons, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Mariota eager to live up to expectations as Falcons new QB

By Paul Newberry Mar. 25, 2022 07:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Falcons head into strange new world after dealing Matt Ryan

By Paul Newberry Mar. 23, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. With Deshaun Watson due to arrive any day to take over as Cleveland's franchise QB, Mayfield, who requested a trade last week after feeling betrayed by the Browns, is leaving. When and where he's going is still to be determined. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Sacked: Mayfield waits as Browns look to trade unwanted QB

By Tom Withers Mar. 23, 2022 12:11 PM EDT