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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

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) prepares for practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gilmore appears to have found right landing spot in Indy

By Michael Marot Aug. 08, 2022 05:59 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) breaks up a pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11)during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts already seeing impact of Bradley's defensive scheme

By Michael Marot Aug. 06, 2022 03:12 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

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watch drills during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts trying to plot Taylor-made plan for rushing champ

By Michael Marot Aug. 04, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) prepares for practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Season-ending debacle motivates Colts in return to pads

By Michael Marot Aug. 02, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Heady times for the NFL's bottom feeders

By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watch drills during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
QB Ryan challenges Colts to keep up with quick-paced tempo

By Michael Marot Jul. 28, 2022 06:14 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

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

FILE - Indianapolis Colts' Stephon Gilmore makes a catch during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A late-season collapse kept the Indianapolis Colts out of last year's playoffs. They don't plan to make the same mistake twice. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ryan, revamped Colts focus on making playoff run in 2022

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:10 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

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich talks with quarterback Matt Ryan, right, and quarterback Nick Foles during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ryan finding perfect fit in Colts offense, locker room

By Michael Marot Jun. 09, 2022 05:45 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

FILE - Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan calls signals during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons are bringing back their red helmets for their throwback uniforms this season. The Falcons announced Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the team will bring back the red helmets with black jerseys for the first time since 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File)
Saints-Falcons 11/29/2012

Jun. 01, 2022 08:47 PM EDT

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

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent quarterback Foles to a two-year deal on Monday, May 23, 2022, to back up Matt Ryan. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
QB Nick Foles reunites with Frank Reich, signs with Colts

By Michael Marot May. 23, 2022 04:01 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' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT