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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariners at Braves 5/21/2023

May. 21, 2023 02:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson speaks at an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2023 07:30 PM EDT

Falcons add more size by signing WR Hollins to 1-year deal

Mar. 21, 2023 05:54 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to a $2.5 million, one-year deal, giving the team another big option. ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder waves to fans before the the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta

Mar. 19, 2023 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) prepare before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the 2022 season.The Falcons were 5-8 with Mariota as the starter before rookie Desmond Ridder started the final four games, winning two. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, FILE)
Heinicke says he signed with Falcons to be Ridder's backup

By Charles Odum Mar. 16, 2023 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) prepare before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the 2022 season.The Falcons were 5-8 with Mariota as the starter before rookie Desmond Ridder started the final four games, winning two. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, FILE)
AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with Falcons

By Paul Newberry Mar. 14, 2023 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) prepare before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in a move that was expected after the veteran was benched late in the 2022 season.The Falcons were 5-8 with Mariota as the starter before rookie Desmond Ridder started the final four games, winning two. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, FILE)
Falcons cut veteran QB Mariota, gain $12 million in cap room

By Charles Odum Feb. 28, 2023 11:08 AM EST

FILE -Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks onto the field before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 he is encouraged by the progress of quarterback Desmond Ridder and the potential of building the team around the rookie.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Falcons' Blank excited about building around Ridder at QB

By Charles Odum Feb. 08, 2023 07:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Smith faces QB decision after another 7-10 finish

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2023 02:09 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) makes a touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Brady, Bucs

By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2023 04:04 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady, Bucs hope to gain playoff momentum by beating Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 05, 2023 05:19 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ridder poised on final drive, feels confident as Falcons' QB

By George Henry Jan. 02, 2023 06:58 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) works from the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19

By George Henry Jan. 01, 2023 04:18 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cards turn to David Blough at QB against Ridder, Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 17-9. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cardinals' Blough, Falcons rookie Ridder in QB spotlight

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith challenges a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Falcons' collapse not surprising but still painful for Smith

By George Henry Dec. 26, 2022 05:45 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) reacts to the official after scoring on a touchdown that was called back due to an offensive penalty during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Falcons eliminated from playoff chase in a familiar fashion

By David Ginsburg Dec. 24, 2022 06:14 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) celebrates his touchdown pass with tight end Josh Oliver and tight end Nick Boyle (86) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Huntley, Ravens beat Falcons 17-9, secure playoff spot

By Noah Trister Dec. 24, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs in for a two-point conversion in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ravens, Falcons may need to run -- even more than usual

By Noah Trister Dec. 22, 2022 09:45 PM EST