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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 Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota's future unclear as Falcons drop to 5-8

By George Henry Dec. 04, 2022 06:51 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season

By George Henry Nov. 28, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons fail to build off win or take command of division

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 23, 2022 06:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Bengals, Falcons looking to get over .500 for 1st time

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 20, 2022 11:13 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) speaks to San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 28-14. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 17, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Timmy Horne (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady throws for 351 yards, Bucs beat Falcons 21-15

By Fred Goodall Oct. 09, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tall task: Browns have hands full with Chargers, Herbert

By Tom Withers Oct. 06, 2022 06:50 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) leaps for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Browns again hurt themselves in painful road loss to Falcons

By Tom Withers Oct. 03, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Mariota, Falcons still looking for elusive breakthrough win

By Charles Odum Sep. 19, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward (29) defends, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Stafford, Rams hold off Falcons for 31-27 victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 18, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris watches players prepare for an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Morris is facing the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday just over one season after he led them for 11 games as their interim head coach. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Raheem Morris holds no ill will toward Falcons after firing

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2022 10:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates after wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Mariota, Ridder solid for Falcons in 24-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 22, 2022 11:23 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 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 acquire WR Edwards from Raiders, cut CB Sheffield

May. 13, 2022 06:16 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

FILE - Southern California wide receiver Drake London runs for a touchdown against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. London was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat

By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2022 09:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota participates in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
2023 QB class may influence Falcons' direction in NFL draft

By Charles Odum Apr. 22, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT