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Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Austin Calitro (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn says Falcons' strong finish must carry over to 2020

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2019 05:42 PM EST

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

By George Henry Dec. 02, 2019 03:50 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL’s No. 14 overall draft pick, is back on the field for the first time since suffering a...

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 03:37 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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with wide receiver Julio Jones (11) who ran down the tunnel after his go-ahead and eventual game-winning touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 24-20. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Jones scores late TD, leads Falcons past Eagles 24-20

By Paul Newberry Sep. 15, 2019 11:53 PM EDT

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) celebrates his game-winning field goal after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. The Bears won 16-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pineiro's 53-yard FG at end lifts Bears past Broncos 16-14

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
No soft launch needed for Barr, seasoned Vikings defense

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

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

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

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, left, speaks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, right, before the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Washington Redskins at Atlanta Falcons 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 06:41 PM 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

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (63), their first round pick, and Kaleb McGary (76), their second pick, go through drills during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 10, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
Lindstrom, McGary bring instant chemistry to Falcons line

By Charles Odum May. 10, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

Falcons agree to terms with draft picks McGary, Sheffield

May. 09, 2019 12:12 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Falcons have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, one of their two first-round draft picks, and cornerback Kendall...

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

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan’s contract. The Falcons confirmed that $8.75 million of Ryan’s 2019 base salary will be paid as a signing bonus. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons add salary cap space by tweaking Ryan's contract

By Charles Odum Mar. 12, 2019 01:10 PM EDT