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Packers re-sign defensive backs Rudy Ford, Corey Ballentine

Mar. 20, 2023 05:23 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have re-signed safety Rudy Ford and cornerback Corey Ballentine. Both signings were announced Monday....

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 quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Marcus Mariota have agreed on a one-year, $5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP source: Eagles, QB Marcus Mariota agree on 1-year deal

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 17, 2023 11:49 AM EDT

49ers sign CB Isaiah Oliver to 2-year contract

Mar. 16, 2023 07:50 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Isaiah Oliver to a two-year contract. The Niners also re-signed linebacker...

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 -Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates after handing the ball off to running back Nick Chubb, who scored in overtime of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 15, 2023 because the team had not announced the contract.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Commanders signing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 15, 2023 05:49 PM EDT

Pratt said he stayed in Cincy because he wants to win

Mar. 14, 2023 07:50 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt said he wanted to stay in Cincinnati because he sees the Bengals continuing to win with Joe Burrow as quarterback...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan stands near the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Colts will release 37-year-old Ryan in a cost-cutting move. Cutting ties with Ryan before Wednesday means Indy clears about $17.2 million under the salary cap and opens free agency with roughly $30 million in cap space. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
AP source: Colts planning to release Matt Ryan in cap move

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2023 06:56 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 - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Garoppolo heads long list of QBs on move in free agency

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 11:36 PM EDT

AP sources: Falcons to sign Jessie Bates, get Jonnu Smith

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2023 06:25 PM EDT
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with safety Jessie Bates, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. ...

Falcons sign guard Chris Lindstrom to 5-year extension

Mar. 13, 2023 01:01 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that Pro Bowler Chris Lindstrom has signed a five-year contract extension, reportedly making him the...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. Outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, who was second on the team with four sacks in 2022, will remain with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year deal announced by the team on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Falcons re-sign outside linebacker Carter to 2-year deal

Mar. 07, 2023 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, March 6, 2023, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension

By Mark Long Mar. 06, 2023 02:39 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson poses with fans before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL’s most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. He was 86. Richardson died peacefully Wednesday night, March 1, 2023, at his Charlotte home, the team said in a statement. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone), File
Falcons-Panthers 12/24/2016

Mar. 02, 2023 02:57 PM EST

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rodgers, QBs become top attractions at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2023 12:59 PM EST

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

Eric Bieniemy talks after being introduced as the new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Washington Commanders during an NFL football press conference in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Bieniemy takes next step as Commanders offensive coordinator

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 23, 2023 02:48 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and his wife Brittany, left, celebrate with their daughter, Sterling Skye Mahomes, after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Mahomes, Cousins, Mariota part of new Netflix NFL docuseries

Feb. 22, 2023 04:01 PM EST

FILE - Former President Jimmy Carter sits on the Atlanta Falcons bench before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Atlanta. Carter, at age 98 the longest-lived American president, had a recent series of short hospital stays. The Carter Center said in a statement Saturday, Feb. 19, 2023, that the 39th president has now “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.” (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Chargers-Falcons 10/23/2016

Feb. 19, 2023 02:19 PM EST