Laquon Treadwell
File-This Dec. 8, 2019, file photo shows Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones catching a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. The Vikings have declined the fifth-year contract option for Hughes. The 2018 first-round pick has missed more than half of the games to injuries since he was drafted. Neck trouble that first occurred in 2019 continued last season and limited him to four games. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Vikings decline 5th-year option on injury-hampered CB Hughes

May. 03, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

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 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 linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Means after intercepting a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

By Dave Skretta Dec. 27, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Nine-year-old Hudson Henry plays catch while tailgating in the parking lot at Arrowhead stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:50 PM EST

Saints go for their 2nd win in three weeks vs. Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:17 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (9-2) at ATLANTA (4-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 3 1/2 RECORD VS...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) misses a catch in the end zone against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons WR Zaccheaus lands on IR, Treadwell off COVID list

Dec. 01, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 10:36 AM EST

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) reacts after making a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington has virus case, 3 other teams add to COVID list

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2020 02:18 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

Falcons hoping Gurley, Fowler can lead return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) New faces: RB Todd Gurley, OLB Dante Fowler, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Laquon Treadwell, OL Justin McCray, LB LaRoy...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to reporters during a press availability ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Todd Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Gurley, who was cut by the Rams, is expected to talk on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, about the one-year deal with the Falcons that was announced by the team on Monday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons expected to look for help at cornerback in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

With pair of 1st-round picks, Vikings face pressing CB need

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:40 AM EDT
22 and 25. MINNESOTA (11-7) LAST SEASON: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins, breakout year by RB Dalvin Cook, strong pass rush...

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker LaRoy Reynolds lines up during an NFL preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers, in Denver. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a contract with free-agent linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, who played in 15 games with Cincinnati in 2019. The 29-year-old Reynolds has played with five NFL teams, including the 2016-17 seasons with the Falcons, in seven NFL seasons. He is expected to add depth and contribute on special teams. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Falcons agree to deal with former Bengals LB LaRoy Reynolds

Mar. 24, 2020 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deals with Treadwell, McCray

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Cap-strapped Vikings could lose several key players

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:49 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Everson Griffen, CB Xavier Rhodes, DT Linval Joseph, CB Trae Waynes, CB Mackensie...

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Odenigbo active for Vikings vs. Saints in wild-card round

Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks off the field after the team lost to the Seattle Seahawks 37-30 in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Vikings can’t finish another 2nd half rally in 37-30 loss

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2019 01:41 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson, center, scores on a run against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2019 11:42 PM EST