Chris Lindstrom
FILE - Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) moves in to block New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) while Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) looks for someone to block during an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on Oct. 10, 2021. The Falcons have picked up right guard Chris Lindstrom's $13.2 million fifth-year option while declining the option on right tackle Kaleb McGary.(AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Falcons decline 5th-year option on right tackle Kaleb McGary

May. 03, 2022 10:26 AM 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' Kyle Pitts (8) runs away from Buffalo Bills' Dane Jackson (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
With another losing record, Falcons can start looking ahead

By Charles Odum Jan. 03, 2022 02:29 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Falcons' Gage emerging as Ryan's latest go-to wide receiver

By Charles Odum Dec. 22, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Fans gather outside the stadium before NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 07:19 AM EDT

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)
New coach, new GM, no Julio: Falcons begin major overhaul

By Paul Newberry Sep. 01, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Falcons head into rebuilding year with new coach, no Julio

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) New faces: Head coach Arthur Smith, TE Kyle Pitts, RB Mike Davis, OG Josh Andrews, TE Lee Smith, QB Josh Rosen, DE...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a baseball into a net as head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 08, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Results of The Associated Press 2020 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 12:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Atlanta. Ryan’s durability since he was drafted in 2008 has been a constant for the Falcons, who play at New Orleans on Sunday. He has missed only three games in 13 seasons. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons' Ryan 'very proud' of durability during 13 seasons

By Charles Odum Nov. 19, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Falcons launch voting initiative in social media campaign

Sep. 18, 2020 05:21 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are trying to make sure people are registered to vote by launching a social media campaign. ...

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons commit to renewed run game with Gurley - for 1 half

By Charles Odum Sep. 14, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons rookie center Matt Hennessy loosens up during an NFL football training camp practice in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Falcons release former starting guard Jamon Brown

Aug. 24, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) sits on the bench during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets in Atlanta. After being limited by a foot injury to only five games in his rookie season, Lindstrom is being counted on to be a fixture at right guard and provide better protection for quarterback Matt Ryan in 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Lindstrom: Falcons' O-line must 'do better' to protect Ryan

By Charles Odum Aug. 15, 2020 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's A.J. Terrell intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. Terrell was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense

By Charles Odum Apr. 25, 2020 07:57 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, AJ Terrell, seated wearing headphones, listens while others celebrate during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Atlanta. Terrell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round. (NFL via AP)
Falcons bolster secondary with Clemson CB Terrell at No. 16

By Paul Newberry Apr. 23, 2020 10:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 26, 2008, file photo, Matt Ryan, a quarterback from Boston College, speaks at a news conference after being selected third overall by the Atlanta Falcons during fthe irst round of the NFL football draft in New York. Ryan has started all but three games over his 12-year career, earning four Pro Bowl appearances and the NFL’s MVP award in 2016, when he led the Falcons to only the second Super Bowl appearance in team history. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Matty Ice gets nod as Falcons' greatest success on draft day

By Paul Newberry Apr. 21, 2020 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Falcons have the No. 16 overall pick in the NFL draft following their second consecutive 7-9 finish. Coach Dan Quinn saved his job with four straight wins to finish 2019. The pressure is on Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff to win in 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Falcons' 'Trader Tom' Dimitroff expects more draft-day deals

By Charles Odum Apr. 16, 2020 12:10 PM EDT