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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers opened the new league year Wednesday, March 13, by acquiring the defensive playmaker the team was sorely lacking in edge rusher Ford, as well as running back Tevin Coleman. The 49ers are sending a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City for Ford and are giving him a new five-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
49ers get off to busy start in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon runs for a touchdown after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots aren’t ready to give up on the possibility of Gordon playing football again in New England. The team extended qualifying offers to the restricted free agent receiver as well as defensive back Jonathan Jones on Wednesday, March 13. Gordon could rejoin New England only if he’s reinstated from his latest suspension for violating an agreement that allowed him to play after multiple drug suspensions. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats trade for Bennett, lose 2 starters to open free agency

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 13, 2019 09:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, New York Jets offensive guard James Carpenter gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J. After Matt Ryan agreed to restructure his contract to clear cap space, the Atlanta Falcons spent that money on two new starting guards, Jamon Brown and James Carpenter, to help protect the quarterback. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)
Falcons address top need, sign guards Carpenter, Brown

By Charles Odum Mar. 13, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2018 file photo showing Sheldon Richardson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract. Richardson has played with three other team since 2013 and will receive $21.5 million guaranteed.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because NFL rules prohibit teams from announcing signings until 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday. (AP Photo/File) (AP Photo)
The Latest: Titans agree with Cameron Wake on 3-year deal

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

Broncos, Falcons to open preseason in Hall of Fame game

Mar. 12, 2019 03:17 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos will play in the Hall of Fame game Aug. 1 to open the preseason. Each team will be making...

Panthers re-sign backup QB Heinicke to 1-year deal

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 01:32 PM EDT
The Panthers have re-signed backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a one-year contract to provide depth behind Cam Newton. Terms of the deal were not...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan’s contract. The Falcons confirmed that $8.75 million of Ryan’s 2019 base salary will be paid as a signing bonus. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons add salary cap space by tweaking Ryan's contract

By Charles Odum Mar. 12, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Free Agency-Chiefs Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OLB Dee Ford (franchise tag), OLB Justin Houston, DT Allen Bailey, TE Demetrius Harris, FB Anthony...

Free Agency-Falcons Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: G Andy Levitre; G Ben Garland; G Zane Beadles; RB Tevin Coleman; DE Derrick Shelby; DE Bruce Irvin; DT...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. The Chiefs placed a franchise tag on Ford before the NFL deadline on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
5 defensive players and kicker get franchise tags

By Barry Wilner Mar. 05, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Falcons hire Simpson as D-line coach after Young steps down

Mar. 05, 2019 12:35 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Bryant Young has resigned as the Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach, saying he wants to spend more time with his family. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) runs out of the pocket as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Falcons have placed a franchise tag on Jarrett while saying they still hope to negotiate a long-term contract with the defensive tackle. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons place franchise tag on Jarrett, still want new deal

Mar. 04, 2019 06:53 PM EST

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, March 2 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Sweat, Metcalf among big winners at NFL scouting combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2019 03:14 PM EST

No cash accepted for tickets, concessions at Atlanta stadium

Mar. 04, 2019 08:29 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium is moving away from cash transactions for all events, including Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United games. The move...

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2018, file photo, former NFL player Jason Witten and broadcaster is recognized by the Dallas Cowboys before the first half of an NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas. Witten is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Cowboys after one season as a television analyst. The Cowboys announced Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, that the 11-time Pro Bowl tight end had agreed to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Jason Witten rejoining Cowboys after year as broadcaster

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 28, 2019 05:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Lincoln, Neb. More than 330 of college football's finest players are gathering in Indianapolis this week for the NFL's annual combine. Not all of the players who will get drafted in April are on the invite list, however. Notable players who weren't among the players invited to Indy this year include Ozigbo. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
2019 NFL combine snubs can look to Lindsay for inspiration

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 26, 2019 11:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Legends quarterback Matt Simms (4) is sacked by Orlando Apollos linebacker Christian French (58) and Josh Banks Sr. (92) during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game, in Orlando, Fla. The new Alliance of American Football's Atlanta Legends are winless after three games and struggling to establish their offense behind quarterback Matt Simms after the unexpected exits of coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Micheal Vick before the season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
New Atlanta football team: no wins, lots of coaching changes

By Charles Odum Feb. 25, 2019 07:36 PM EST

Falcons agree to 1-year deal with cornerback Wreh-Wilson

Feb. 22, 2019 02:56 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Falcons have agreed to a one-year contract extension with backup cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson. Wreh-Wilson has played in...