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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

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

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 acquire WR Edwards from Raiders, cut CB Sheffield

May. 13, 2022 06:16 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

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) runs off the field after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carr's knack for game-winning drives has Raiders in hunt

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 07, 2022 02:33 AM EST

FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden stands on the sideline during an NFL football game in October 1978. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)
Pivotal game for Colts, Raiders could have playoff impact

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) celebrates after tackling Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders' defense comes through big to remain in playoff race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 27, 2021 11:30 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders cling to playoff hopes with 17-13 win over Denver

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 26, 2021 07:18 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns 12/19/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 09, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Tress Way (5) embraces kicker Brian Johnson after Johnson made a 48-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington rallies for 4th straight win, 17-15 over Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2021 07:16 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jackson and Carr have found rhythm in time for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EST

Omar Elizonda of Reynosa, Mexico makes disced as he and others tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 04:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 24, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) recovers a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Struggling Raiders lose 3rd straight game

By Josh Dubow Nov. 22, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EST