http://www.atlantafalcons.com News from the Atlanta Falcons http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-TE-Levine-Toilolo/21d80542-a231-4da7-9b37-3db3882c4774 The Falcons signed the fifth player from the 2013 Rookie Club on Tuesday as the team announced it had struck a deal with Stanford tight end Levine Toilolo Tue, 21 May 2013 20:51:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-TE-Levine-Toilolo/21d80542-a231-4da7-9b37-3db3882c4774 Jay Adams 2013-05-21T20:51:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Blank-Issues-Statement-on-NFL-G-4-Stadium-Financing-Approval/fd34f37f-ea96-4622-9627-676946cf0140 In a vote Tuesday by NFL team owners, the Atlanta Falcons were approved for $200 million in NFL G-4 stadium financing for construction of a new multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta. Falcons Owner and Chairman Arthur Blank issued a statement after the vote. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:49:49 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Blank-Issues-Statement-on-NFL-G-4-Stadium-Financing-Approval/fd34f37f-ea96-4622-9627-676946cf0140 Staff 2013-05-21T13:49:49Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Smith-Shares-Insight-On-Gonzalezs-Return/ac4af617-41b7-4cd7-895d-5607d4f4fc84 Last season began with slim hope that Tony Gonzalez would play beyond 2012, but after a memorable season, the future Hall-of-Famer reversed course and announced a return. Last week, head coach Mike Smith shared how some of that decision occurred. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Smith-Shares-Insight-On-Gonzalezs-Return/ac4af617-41b7-4cd7-895d-5607d4f4fc84 Daniel Cox 2013-05-21T12:42:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Open-Registration-for-First-Down-for-Fitness-Program/38ebec67-cf12-444d-8437-ab7e569851e4 Registration is open for the 2013 Atlanta Falcons First Down for Fitness program, designed to challenge third-through-seventh grade students in Georgia to participate in fitness activities and eat healthy Mon, 20 May 2013 19:20:39 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Open-Registration-for-First-Down-for-Fitness-Program/38ebec67-cf12-444d-8437-ab7e569851e4 Falcons Community Relations 2013-05-20T19:20:39Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/McClain-Named-PFF-Secret-Superstar/6aeb4043-69ee-4a63-8f68-6193b8c36043 Few knew who he was before last season, but by the time 2012 was done, he’d turned out to be another diamond in the rough that Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and his staff have found since 2008. Robert McClain has a bright future with the Falcons and he’s beginning to get some recognition around the league for what he accomplished last season. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/McClain-Named-PFF-Secret-Superstar/6aeb4043-69ee-4a63-8f68-6193b8c36043 Daniel Cox 2013-05-19T14:40:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Offensive-Line-Biggest-In-Five-Seasons-/9e0e930b-5caa-4e57-89ec-36d364616638 The Falcons have spent the offseason getting younger and the offensive and defensive lines are where much of it is taking place. The guys that will be competing there are some of the largest the Falcons have had under the Smith/Dimitroff era. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Offensive-Line-Biggest-In-Five-Seasons-/9e0e930b-5caa-4e57-89ec-36d364616638 Daniel Cox 2013-05-18T16:17:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Four-Draft-Picks/d6680dc9-a5d1-49cf-9781-0a8eb97ba71e The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have signed defensive end Malliciah Goodman, defensive end Stansly Maponga, safety Kemal Ishmael, and safety Zeke Motta. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:55:40 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Four-Draft-Picks/d6680dc9-a5d1-49cf-9781-0a8eb97ba71e Jay Adams 2013-05-17T19:55:40Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/6th-Annual-Fishing-With-the-Falcons/3570408d-08e7-460d-aab0-9b94aafc94cc The Atlanta Falcons will pay tribute to wounded military veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan during their 6th annual Fishing with the Falcons event Fri, 17 May 2013 19:04:48 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/6th-Annual-Fishing-With-the-Falcons/3570408d-08e7-460d-aab0-9b94aafc94cc Jay Adams 2013-05-17T19:04:48Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Promote-Olson-to-National-Scout/a99efb85-8015-42ed-8aa5-353a7e7e7f3c The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have promoted Mark Olson to national scout. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:59:07 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Promote-Olson-to-National-Scout/a99efb85-8015-42ed-8aa5-353a7e7e7f3c Jay Adams 2013-05-17T13:59:07Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Ryan-Checks-In-On-Atlanta-Radio/cf5f9529-de64-475b-88b7-7fd884658b8a Matt Ryan joined the Falcons flagship radio station, 790 The Zone on Monday to discuss the offseason to this point and some of the new faces in key roles in 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Ryan-Checks-In-On-Atlanta-Radio/cf5f9529-de64-475b-88b7-7fd884658b8a Daniel Cox 2013-05-17T12:48:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Forging-A-New-Path/b72594b7-44b1-4e2f-b4f1-8d0ad75882e7 The Falcons leadership take to the stage every offseason to host State of the Franchise, a gathering of fans and the team to kick off the new season. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:46:50 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Forging-A-New-Path/b72594b7-44b1-4e2f-b4f1-8d0ad75882e7 Daniel Cox 2013-05-16T22:46:50Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Five-Falcons-On-Priscos-List/b49070d8-08b7-49c9-bd15-c4e236b91ccd No Falcons have shown up on NFL Network's Top 100 of 2013 yet, but five Falcons recently made one journalist's top NFL players list. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Five-Falcons-On-Priscos-List/b49070d8-08b7-49c9-bd15-c4e236b91ccd Daniel Cox 2013-05-15T12:43:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Dimitroff-to-Rise-Up-and-Bike-to-Work/4236d4df-2c32-4dd1-a01a-8881e4c9183e Atlanta Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff will participate in National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17 with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:22:21 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Dimitroff-to-Rise-Up-and-Bike-to-Work/4236d4df-2c32-4dd1-a01a-8881e4c9183e Jay Adams 2013-05-14T19:22:21Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Top-Five-Hardest-Hitters-In-Falcons-History/9e2d793a-56b7-4ac0-8247-799d6108e10e You already know current Falcons like William Moore and Sean Weatherspoon like to hit opponents with a clean and hard hit, but do you know who the Falcons heaviest hitters in history are? Tue, 14 May 2013 13:07:00 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Top-Five-Hardest-Hitters-In-Falcons-History/9e2d793a-56b7-4ac0-8247-799d6108e10e Daniel Cox 2013-05-14T13:07:00Z http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Two-College-Free-Agents/2e273016-6453-459e-b42f-1672967bac7d The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have signed cornerback Saeed Lee and kicker Jeremy Shelley. Mon, 13 May 2013 20:43:25 GMT http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Two-College-Free-Agents/2e273016-6453-459e-b42f-1672967bac7d Staff 2013-05-13T20:43:25Z