A.J. Terrell
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons look to fill huge hole with Pitts on injured reserve

By George Henry Nov. 21, 2022 05:00 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
QB Fields returns home as Bears, Falcons match run games

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 06:36 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith talks with quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bears' Fields a rising star as he faces his hometown Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 17, 2022 05:43 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. Terrell returned to practice on Wednesday, Nov. 16, after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Coach Arthur Smith said he is “hopeful” Terrell, the team's top defensive back, can return for the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons CB Terrell back at practice after missing 3 games

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Falcons' Smith remains committed to Mariota as starting QB

Nov. 14, 2022 04:38 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Herbert, Ekeler to lead Chargers against surprising Falcons

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons add depth at cornerback, acquire Fenton from Chiefs

Nov. 01, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons rule out CB Terrell, S Hawkins vs Panthers

Oct. 28, 2022 04:33 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers are somehow contending in weak NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Falcons release 2020 2nd-rounder Davidson, look for CB help

Oct. 25, 2022 05:22 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released defensive tackle Marlon Davidson, a second-round draft pick in 2020, from their reserve/injured list on...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons face obstacles with injury-depleted secondary

By George Henry Oct. 24, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (25) flips after he as tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) on the opening kickoff in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Burrow, Bengals strike fast, blow by Falcons 35-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 23, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) smiles as he runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bengals host surprising Falcons in matchup of 3-3 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Falcons CB Casey Hayward placed on IR with shoulder injury

Oct. 18, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) speaks to San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 28-14. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 17, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (3) is wrapped up by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

By George Henry Oct. 16, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

By Paul Newberry Oct. 16, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) defends, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 18, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris watches players prepare for an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Morris is facing the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday just over one season after he led them for 11 games as their interim head coach. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Raheem Morris holds no ill will toward Falcons after firing

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2022 10:15 PM EDT