Atlanta Falcons
Falcons offensive lineman Sambrailo signs 3-year extension

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2019 12:43 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo to a three-year contract extension. The team announced the...

FILE- In this Feb. 1, 2018, file photo Imagine Dragons perform at the EA Sports Bowl at The Armory in Minneapolis. Imagine Dragons will perform at the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help kick off the NFL’s 100th season. The Hall announced Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, that the alternative-rock band will headline the Concert for Legends on Aug. 4. (Photo by Omar Vega/Invision/AP, File)
Imagine Dragons to perform at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Feb. 19, 2019 10:16 AM EST

Falcons reach agreement on new 1-year deal with DE Means

Feb. 13, 2019 05:05 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Defensive end Steven Means has signed a one-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons after making four starts in 2018. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) moves the ball after a catch as New York Jets cornerback Darrin Walls (30) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Gonzalez, the record holder among tight ends in many receiving categories, is a leading candidate in his first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Jets-Falcons 10/7/2013

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday arrive for a NFL football walkthrough, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta, ahead of Super Bowl 53 against the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams 2/3/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Gonzalez is heading to the Hall of Fame, to be joined by three defensive backs who spent parts of their career trying to stop him. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Patriots-Falcons 9/29/2013

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2011, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Towering tight end Tony Gonzalez is heading to the Hall of Fame, to be joined by three defensive backs who spent parts of their career trying to stop him. Bailey, Ed Reed and Ty Law were also voted into the Hall on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Broncos-Raiders 11/6/2011

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2013, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery (17) is tackled by Houston Texans free safety Ed Reed (20) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Towering tight end Tony Gonzalez is heading to the Hall of Fame, to be joined by three defensive backs who spent parts of their career trying to stop him. Champ Bailey, Reed and Ty Law were also voted into the Hall on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Texans-Chiefs

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez reacts after his 10-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta. Gonzalez is heading to the Hall of Fame, to be joined by three defensive backs who spent parts of their career trying to stop him. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
49ers-Falcons 1/20/2013

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE- In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett (77) tries to move past a block from New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Develin is one of the few remaining true fullbacks in the NFL whose primary job is to just put his pads down and block. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots 8/16/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) huddles with his team during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos in East Rutherford, N.J. The average experience on Seattle’s 2013 Super Bowl champions was 3.66 years. Seattle returned to the Super Bowl the next season, but went into a rebuilding mode not long after, with many of the top contributors from the Super Bowl teams becoming too pricey, and a scramble ensuing to put fresh talent around still-young quarterback, Wilson. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Seahawks-Broncos in East Rutherford, New Jersey 2/2/2014

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Atlanta. Ben Garland and former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple are the finalists for the NFL's Salute To Service Award. The recipient of the award, presented by USAA, will be revealed on Feb. 2 during the NFL Honors show when The Associated Press announces its annual league awards, including MVP. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons 12/2/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley (98) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Atlanta. Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley is with a family member in Oakland after undergoing a mental evaluation prompted by a friend’s call to Los Angeles police. Falcons spokesman Brian Cearns told The Associated Press McKinley “is in a good spot” and has been in “constant communication” with the team, including coach Dan Quinn. Cearns said McKinley is with an uncle in Oakland.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons 8/17/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Nashville, Tenn. The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back two familiar names by hiring Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey to coach tight ends. Koetter and Mularkey are joining coach Dan Quinn’s staff following stints as NFL head coaches. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Los Angeles Rams at Tennessee Titans 12/24/2017

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) hurdles over Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Tre Sullivan (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Philadelphia. Todd Gurley is a big football fan, and Elliott is one of his favorite players. The good feelings are mutual heading into the Cowboys' playoff visit to the Rams and a showdown between the NFL's two premiere running backs. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles 11/11/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears 1/6/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 04:31 AM EST

Chiefs assistant Thomas retires after 5 decades in NFL

By Dave Skretta Feb. 12, 2019 09:28 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emmitt Thomas announced his retirement Tuesday as the defensive backs coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, ending an NFL career that began as a...

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates a fumble recovery and touchdown by defensive end Dante Fowler during the second half in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Los Angeles. Donald was the only unanimous choice for The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro Team, Friday, Jan. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams 11/11/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, an official's flag sits on the field in the second half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Baltimore. Complaining about officials is a time-honored tradition that goes back to the days coaches _ and fans _ saw things only as they actually happened, without the benefit of super slow motion replays that at times get more study than the Zapruder tapes of the Kennedy assassination. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens 12/16/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) gives a stiff arm to Kansas City Chiefs free safety Ron Parker (38) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, in Foxborough, Mass. New England’s mettle has been tested weekly. But after nabbing yet another a first-round bye, it’s put the Patriots in position to make another deep playoff run. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 10/14/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST