Marcus Mariota
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23

By Dave Hogg Aug. 12, 2022 09:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts waves a signed football at the fans during the NFL football team's practice on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Goal-setting Pitts eager to build on brilliant rookie season

By Paul Newberry Aug. 10, 2022 01:38 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

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) signs items for fans after a training camp practice at the NFL football team's facility Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans patient as QB Malik Willis makes jump from Liberty

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 05, 2022 03:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons defensive guru Pees determined to raise expectations

Aug. 01, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) watches as quarterback Logan Woodside (5) throws during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. After going into the playoffs with the Titans as the AFC's No. 1 seed and losing 19-16 to Cincinnati, Tannehill goes into his fourth season needing to prove 2021 was simply an off year and that he can win when it matters most in the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill using playoff loss as fuel for 2022

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 28, 2022 04:18 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus (17) and Drake London (5) take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Mariota, Ridder dominating QB snaps at Falcons training camp

Jul. 28, 2022 03:06 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Auden Tate takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons open camp with low expectations, open positions

By George Henry Jul. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

QB Malik Willis' deal wraps up Titans' 9-man draft class

Jul. 23, 2022 02:28 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have wrapped up the last of their nine-man draft class just ahead of training camp by agreeing to terms on a multi-year...

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) work during their NFL minicamp football practice, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota favored over rookie Ridder in Falcons QB camp derby

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Sandra Douglass Morgan, left, speaks beside Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis during a news conference announcing Morgan as the new president of the Raiders NFL football team Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders set to open 1st training camp under McDaniels

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:10 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith looks on during their NFL minicamp football practice Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons rookie QB Ridder impresses Smith as a quick learner

By Charles Odum Jun. 15, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, stands next to head coach Arthur Smith during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons backup QB Franks trying new hybrid role at tight end

By Charles Odum Jun. 09, 2022 05:00 PM EDT

WR Batson signs with Falcons for reunion with Smith, Mariota

Jun. 02, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur Smith and quarterback...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks across the field during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons QB Mariota willing to be mentor but hungry to start

By Charles Odum May. 26, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

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