Ty Sambrailo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 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 offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 35-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:26 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
WR Jones, TE Hooper, G Lindstrom return to Falcons' offense

Dec. 06, 2019 04:38 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is tackled by Tennessee Titans, from left to right, Jayon Brown, Isaiah Mack and Harold Landy III on a fourth down-attempt during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Ryan trying to stay positive during Falcons’ rough start

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2019 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) sets to block against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Pro Bowl center Alex Mack liked how the Falcons' offensive line overcame injuries to produce a better effort in the second game. Now the challenge comes in being successful consistently as the Falcons prepare to visit Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Falcons still seeking right formula on offensive line

By George Henry Sep. 19, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Falcons OT Matt Gono (back) to miss 2nd straight game

Sep. 13, 2019 04:13 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Matt Gono will miss his second consecutive game with a back injury. Gono was ruled out...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Falcons have several areas to fix after sloppy opener

By George Henry Sep. 09, 2019 07:37 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates after scoring on a 7-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings trample Falcons 28-12 behind fierce defense, Cook

By Dave Campbell Sep. 08, 2019 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is shown during an NFL football training camp, in Irvine, Calif. Todd Gurley, Aaron Donald and now Jared Goff have all agreed to contract extensions over the past year that set new NFL benchmarks for guaranteed money at their respective positions. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Newton, Gurley in for Carolina-LA opener amid injury chatter

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons rookie offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) is shown during their NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons' offensive line remains a work in progress. Having rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary again cleared for contact following a heart procedure may help. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons OT Gono (back) ruled out for opener vs Vikings

Sep. 06, 2019 02:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kaleb McGary speaks to the media after NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons' offensive line remains a work in progress. Having rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary again cleared for contact following a heart procedure may help. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)
Falcons rookie McGary back in practice after heart surgery

By Charles Odum Aug. 26, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons first round pick offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom, right, and Kaleb McGary listen during NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. If you’re looking for any likely regulars on the field Thursday night at the Hall of Fame game, for the Falcons and Broncos, focus on the offensive lines.(AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)
Looking for starters at Hall of Fame Game? Try the O-lines

By Barry Wilner Jul. 31, 2019 11:00 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) tosses a ball in the air during their NFL training camp football practice Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ricardo Allen wants to coach offense when his career ends

By George Henry Jul. 28, 2019 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, New York Jets offensive guard James Carpenter gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J. After Matt Ryan agreed to restructure his contract to clear cap space, the Atlanta Falcons spent that money on two new starting guards, Jamon Brown and James Carpenter, to help protect the quarterback. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)
Falcons address top need, sign guards Carpenter, Brown

By Charles Odum Mar. 13, 2019 04:48 PM EDT