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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jags cut Jack, get help for Lawrence as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:33 PM 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. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Long list in free agency for salary cap-strapped Titans

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:10 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch during the team's NFL training camp football practice Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Analysis: NFL's monitoring of betting must never fall short

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2022 02:19 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch during the team's NFL training camp football practice Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Column: 1 betting rule remains sacrosanct in the NFL

By Tim Dahlberg Mar. 08, 2022 02:14 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns.(AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons WR Ridley suspended for '22 for bets on NFL games

By Charles Odum Mar. 07, 2022 03:53 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley suspended through at least the 2022 season for betting on NFL games

Mar. 07, 2022 03:43 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley suspended through at least the 2022 season for betting on NFL games. ...

Georgia running back James Cook speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Running backs hoping to change perceptions at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 03, 2022 05:02 PM EST

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers receives the AP Most Valuable Player of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
QB questions hang over so many NFL teams at scouting combine

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 01, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Falcons hire former Bears GM Ryan Pace as scouting executive

Feb. 24, 2022 03:40 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has accepted a senior executive position on the Atlanta Falcons' scouting staff. ...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Goodell, civil rights leaders discuss diversity in hiring

Feb. 17, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Falcons release Fowler following 7 1/2 sacks in 2 seasons

Feb. 16, 2022 07:42 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released outside linebacker Dante Fowler after he failed to provide the expected boost to the team's long...

Bryan Cox, Kevin Wilkins added to Giants coaching staff

Feb. 16, 2022 06:34 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowler Bryan Cox and Kevin Wilkins have been added to the New York Giants coaching staff. New coach Brian...

Eminem kneels down during the halftime performance at the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Bowl: Eminem takes a knee, 50 Cent hangs upside down

By Andrew Dalton Feb. 13, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys receives the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers earns 4th MVP award, 2nd in a row

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2022 10:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell responds to a question during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Donatell has agreed to become the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings under head-coach-to-be Kevin O'Connell, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, because the Vikings have not yet announced the hire. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP source: Denver's Ed Donatell agrees to join Vikings as DC

By Dave Campbell Feb. 10, 2022 03:29 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons fans cheer for Matt Ryan and Calvin Ridley from the hill overlooking the practice fields during the fourth day of NFL football training camp practice on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says the team must have a succession plan at quarterback even while counting on Matt Ryan to continue as the starter in 2022. The Falcons face more complicated decisions at wide receiver, where Calvin Ridley's status remains uncertain. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Falcons' owner Blank: Must plan for QB Ryan's successor

By Charles Odum Feb. 10, 2022 11:31 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Heavy SEC flavor at Super Bowl with LSU, Georgia leading way

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 09, 2022 03:23 AM EST