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New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press 7 hrs ago
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...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

By Charles Odum Jan. 04, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27

By Fred Goodall Jan. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:52 PM EST

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith (22) after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 16, 2020 02:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (14) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:10 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Fitzpatrick, Perriman

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 02, 2020 07:09 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: 49ers, Rams tied at 20 late

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 01:30 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

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

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrates a touchdown in an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Atlanta. The Lions defeated the Falcons 23-22.(Margaret Bowles via AP)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon C. Williams Nov. 04, 2020 03:29 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 take the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

A fan sits in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. This is the first team this year that some fans are allowed in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 12:18 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins (85) cannot catch a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Nickell Robey-Coleman (31) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Jefferson, Higgins

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 29, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

Chicago Bears strong safety Tashaun Gipson (38) celebrates his interception of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. The Chicago Bears won 30-26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win

By Paul Newberry Sep. 27, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn walks the turf before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 11:36 AM EDT