Christian Blake
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:26 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 12:08 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7), starting in place of an injured Drew Brees, hugs team owner Gayle Benson before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, left and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:14 PM EST

El quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta Matt Ryan en el juego ante los Panthers de Carolina del jueves 29 de octubre del 2020 en Charlotte. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Falcons' win over Panthers boosts optimism for second half

By Charles Odum Oct. 30, 2020 03:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blakeis tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Falcons WR Ridley suffers left ankle injury against Panthers

Oct. 29, 2020 10:23 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) misses the catch against Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Ridley, Trufant suffer season-ending injuries

Dec. 09, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Quinn, Dimitroff face uncertain future with Falcons

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
QB Ryan spends night under heavy pressure in Falcons’ loss

By George Henry Nov. 29, 2019 01:30 AM 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 owner Arthur Blank, left, speaks with former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame player Tony Gonzalez before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 07:49 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) warsm up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons’ loss leaves 2-game win streak looking like old news

By Charles Odum Nov. 25, 2019 11:34 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers’ downward trend could lead to offseason changes

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to running back Brian Hill (23) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:21 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts as medical personel attend to him after injury against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons' Matt Ryan misses practice, hopeful he will play

Oct. 23, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons are bringing back veteran kicker Matt Bryant after failing to find his successor during the preseason. The team has agreed to terms with the 44-year-old Bryant, who made 20 of 21 field-goal attempts in 2018. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, file)
Unhappy with kickers, Falcons recall 44-year-old Matt Bryant

Aug. 31, 2019 12:54 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Ricky Ortiz, right, tries to get past Atlanta Falcons defensive back Parker Baldwin, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Denver Broncos' Shamarko Thomas (38) tackles Atlanta Falcons' Marcus Green (3) on a punt return during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons 8/1/2019

Aug. 01, 2019 08:40 PM EDT