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Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs among playoff-bound teams with injury concerns

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2019 04:58 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:50 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. ...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) misses the catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Ridley, Trufant suffer season-ending injuries

Dec. 09, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn, Dimitroff face uncertain future with Falcons

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, speaks with former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame player Tony Gonzalez before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 07:49 PM EST

Former NFL player and ESPN broadcaster Mark Schlereth, left, speaks with former number one women's tennis player Billie Jean King before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:59 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to running back Brian Hill (23) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2019 07:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quinn tweaks Atlanta's coaching staff coming out of bye week

By George Henry Nov. 04, 2019 04:28 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs around Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Falcons CB Trufant to miss 2nd straight game with toe injury

Oct. 18, 2019 03:36 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 cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) enters the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

Fans tailgate ahead of an NFL football game, between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 05:59 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) makes a catch ahead of Atlanta Falcons free safety Isaiah Oliver (26) during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons 8/15/2019

Aug. 15, 2019 07:55 PM EDT