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New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, left, celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Allen was filling for Sean Payton as head coach after Payton was diagnosed with Covid-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Hill, Davis, 9 others are back, Williams to reserve

Dec. 29, 2021 08:20 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins, Saints meet after rallying back to relevance

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 05:15 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Falcons head into rebuilding year with new coach, no Julio

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) New faces: Head coach Arthur Smith, TE Kyle Pitts, RB Mike Davis, OG Josh Andrews, TE Lee Smith, QB Josh Rosen, DE...

Falcons' Smith faces difficult rebuilding task in first camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) CAMP SITE: Flowery Branch, Georgia LAST YEAR: The Falcons' first 0-7 start since 1997 led to the...

New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
4. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired following an 0-5 start. The Falcons...

Falcons face more painful salary-cap cuts before free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:34 PM EST
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: C Alex Mack, RB Todd Gurley, S Ricardo Allen, OG James Carpenter, DE Allen Bailey, DE...

Cost-cutting Falcons release veteran guard James Carpenter

Mar. 09, 2021 03:43 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have saved almost $4 million from the 2021 salary cap by cutting veteran offensive guard James Carpenter. ...

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell breaks up an incomplete pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Koo's miss adds to Falcons' long list of ways to lose games

By George Henry Dec. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Means after intercepting a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Nine-year-old Hudson Henry plays catch while tailgating in the parking lot at Arrowhead stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones, right, speaks with Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jones, Mack declared out for Falcons vs. Kansas City

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 04:12 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan greet each other after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Perplexing Falcons reach 10 losses with another blown lead

By Charles Odum Dec. 21, 2020 03:59 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in the pocket as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (96) gives pressure during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Comeback, Part II: Brady breaks Falcons' hearts again, 31-27

By Paul Newberry Dec. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons

By George Henry Dec. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) stops Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) out vs LA Chargers

Dec. 11, 2020 01:45 PM EST