Atlanta Falcons
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...

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. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. The NFL’s inexorable trend of going younger and cheaper does not bypass the best in the league. No team does it with quite the high-profile zeal as the Patriots, who have collected five Super Bowl titles since 2002, and will be going for No. 6 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, against the Rams. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Super Bowl LI

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 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 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