The Atlanta Falcons partnered with Mattress Firm to surprise 25 children in need with a movie night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium complete with beds on the field for a premium viewing experience. The kids were also treated to bicycles and toys from Santa as well as visits from Falcons players and cheerleaders.

Allen Bailey was driven to make the holidays a little brighter for kids in Georgia. The defensive end gave select group of kids a shopping spree to make sure they had something special for themselves and their loved ones this year.

Atlanta Falcons players, cheerleaders, and staff spent time caroling at two hospitals in the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta network to spread cheer to the kids and their families who are spending the holidays away from home.

Opportunity viewed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for one Heritage High School player

Several current Atlanta Falcons players took an opportunity to thank their former coaches by inviting them to Atlanta for the weekend. The players wrote letters thanking the coaches for everything they did for them and visited with them after the team's walk-through.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley took time during the week of his birthday to celebrate the historical victory of an Atlanta high school golf team. 

Two-year journey culminates with announcement that Georgia is the fourth state in the country to sanction girls high school flag football as a sport

For the first time ever, the girls of Archer High School's flag football team took the field in front of hundreds of fans at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Falcons' initiative has achieved what it set out to accomplish two years ago and now girls in all of Georgia's 159 counties can compete in flag football

What started out as a simple idea from Gwinnett County has now turned into an officially sanctioned sport for the entire state of Georgia

The Falcons announced Wednesday that Georgia will become the fourth state to make girls flag football an officially sanctioned high school sport.

The Atlanta Falcons' strong commitment to growing the game of football has only intensified over the past several years. In an announcement made at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, just prior to the Girls Flag Football Summit and championship games, Georgia will become the fourth state to make girls flag football an officially sanctioned high school sport in the state of Georgia.

Georgia will become the fourth state to make girls flag football an officially sanctioned high school sport , the Falcons announced Wednesday

Ricardo Allen has been busy not only on the field but in the community as well. A founding member of the Falcons' Social Justice Committee, the Atlanta Falcons have named the safety as their nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

The Atlanta Falcons players who spent the most time giving back to the community in 2019 were celebrated during the annual Community Honors Dinner this week. Ricardo Allen was named Man of the Year, Falcons CEO Steve Cannon received the Salute to Service Award nomination and coach Matt Land received High School Coach of the Year.

Over the last year, Ricardo Allen has overcome adversity on the field. But one aspect of his life that has remained constant: his passion to improve his teammates and community.

From the Atlanta Humane Society to the American Diabetes Association, Atlanta Falcons players are supporting causes important to them in Week 14. More than half of the Falcons roster will wear specially decorated cleats against the Carolina Panthers to raise awareness.

The Atlanta Falcons delivered 800 turkeys to families in the community this holiday season.

In honor of their 100th season, the National Football League (NFL) is inviting fans to partner with them, players, and teams to volunteer their time in various Huddle for 100 events around the community. The goal is to achieve 100 million volunteer minutes total before Super Bowl LIV.

As a part of the initiative, the Atlanta Falcons will focus their efforts to fight hunger in the state of Georgia. We are encouraging fans to volunteer their time at one of the participating food banks to help contribute to the overall minutes.

Head coach Dan Quinn and the Atlanta Falcons invited 94 families in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where they received custom, military themed jerseys honoring their loved ones. The evening is one part of a larger weekend full of events for the families.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Atlanta Falcons will honor Fallen Heroes. Each player's position group will bear the initials of military members that made the ultimate sacrifice. In 1994, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors was founded. In honor of their 25th anniversary we will play for 94 Fallen Heroes on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a Salute to Sisterhood baby shower for expecting veteran mothers; Atlanta Falcons Women's Association attended as guests to mingle with the expectant mothers. The event was a part of the team's Salute to Service Week, presented by Zaxby's.

Leading up to their Salute to Service game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Falcons hosted several events to honor and say Thank You to our veteran and active military members.

Blank Family of Businesses associates came together to create care packages for homeless veterans currently at the Veteran's Empowerment Organization (VEO); including items such as gloves, blankets, toiletries, etc. The event was part of the team's Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a flag football tournament between multiple Georgia military installations during Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's. Current and former Falcons players participated as honorary captains/coordinators.

The Falcons announced Wednesday that Georgia will become the fourth state to make girls flag football an officially sanctioned high school sport.

The Atlanta Falcons' strong commitment to growing the game of football has only intensified over the past several years. In an announcement made at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, just prior to the Girls Flag Football Summit and championship games, Georgia will become the fourth state to make girls flag football an officially sanctioned high school sport in the state of Georgia.

Over the last year, Ricardo Allen has overcome adversity on the field. But one aspect of his life that has remained constant: his passion to improve his teammates and community.

The Atlanta Falcons delivered 800 turkeys to families in the community this holiday season.

In honor of their 100th season, the National Football League (NFL) is inviting fans to partner with them, players, and teams to volunteer their time in various Huddle for 100 events around the community. The goal is to achieve 100 million volunteer minutes total before Super Bowl LIV.

As a part of the initiative, the Atlanta Falcons will focus their efforts to fight hunger in the state of Georgia. We are encouraging fans to volunteer their time at one of the participating food banks to help contribute to the overall minutes.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Atlanta Falcons will honor Fallen Heroes. Each player's position group will bear the initials of military members that made the ultimate sacrifice. In 1994, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors was founded. In honor of their 25th anniversary we will play for 94 Fallen Heroes on Sunday.

Leading up to their Salute to Service game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Falcons hosted several events to honor and say Thank You to our veteran and active military members.

A few Atlanta Falcons rookies dressed up in costumes and visited kids at the the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Egleston to share some Halloween fun.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted several cancer patients from Emory Hospital to dinner in the Falcons locker room at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and surprised them with tickets to an upcoming game.

Falcons players visited the Georgia Mountain Food bank to help pack and distribute food to the surrounding communities.

The Atlanta Falcons visited Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona on Tuesday while out on the road trip ahead of their week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

For the 12th consecutive year, the Atlanta Falcons entire roster of players spent a day thanking fans across ten different locations in the Atlanta area.

The Falcons had a special visitor at camp. D'Eric will be the honorary captain for the Redskins preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Watch Honorary Captain D'Eric hang out with the Falcons players while mic'd up for Training Camp presented by AT&T.

Atlanta Falcons Honorary Captain and Falcons fan D'Eric is invited by Head Coach Dan Quinn to break the team down after practice.

It's bigger than football. For the past two years, our players have been committed to promoting change within our community.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted wounded military veterans for the 12th annual Fishing with the Falcons – a two-day fishing event in Savannah, GA where Atlanta Falcons players and Legends competed alongside the veterans.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Together We Rise Girls Flag Football Championship Summit for girls from each of Gwinnett County School District's 19 high schools to listen to panelists about the sports industry and compete for the championship title.

Here's the inspiring story about how the tragic death of a beloved son, student, and teammate, Dylan Thomas, changed a community forever.

Watch highlights from the Falcons Salute to Service week.

This summer, the troops in Iraq gave Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn and our team an American flag. Today, we welcomed that flag back home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

For the third consecutive year, this Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will honor Fallen Heroes. Every player's helmet will bear the initials of a military member that made the ultimate sacrifice.

For the third consecutive year, the Atlanta Falcons will honor Fallen Heroes. Every player's helmet will bear the initials of a military member that made the ultimate sacrifice.

For the third consecutive year, this Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will honor Fallen Heroes. Every player's helmet will bear the initials of a military member that made the ultimate sacrifice.

We honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. This Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will honor 64 fallen heroes in observance to their Salute to Service game.

The Atlanta Falcons partnered with Mattress Firm to surprise 25 children in need with a movie night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium complete with beds on the field for a premium viewing experience. The kids were also treated to bicycles and toys from Santa as well as visits from Falcons players and cheerleaders.

Allen Bailey was driven to make the holidays a little brighter for kids in Georgia. The defensive end gave select group of kids a shopping spree to make sure they had something special for themselves and their loved ones this year.

Atlanta Falcons players, cheerleaders, and staff spent time caroling at two hospitals in the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta network to spread cheer to the kids and their families who are spending the holidays away from home.

Several current Atlanta Falcons players took an opportunity to thank their former coaches by inviting them to Atlanta for the weekend. The players wrote letters thanking the coaches for everything they did for them and visited with them after the team's walk-through.

Ricardo Allen has been busy not only on the field but in the community as well. A founding member of the Falcons' Social Justice Committee, the Atlanta Falcons have named the safety as their nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

The Atlanta Falcons players who spent the most time giving back to the community in 2019 were celebrated during the annual Community Honors Dinner this week. Ricardo Allen was named Man of the Year, Falcons CEO Steve Cannon received the Salute to Service Award nomination and coach Matt Land received High School Coach of the Year.

From the Atlanta Humane Society to the American Diabetes Association, Atlanta Falcons players are supporting causes important to them in Week 14. More than half of the Falcons roster will wear specially decorated cleats against the Carolina Panthers to raise awareness.

Head coach Dan Quinn and the Atlanta Falcons invited 94 families in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where they received custom, military themed jerseys honoring their loved ones. The evening is one part of a larger weekend full of events for the families.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a Salute to Sisterhood baby shower for expecting veteran mothers; Atlanta Falcons Women's Association attended as guests to mingle with the expectant mothers. The event was a part of the team's Salute to Service Week, presented by Zaxby's.

Blank Family of Businesses associates came together to create care packages for homeless veterans currently at the Veteran's Empowerment Organization (VEO); including items such as gloves, blankets, toiletries, etc. The event was part of the team's Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a flag football tournament between multiple Georgia military installations during Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's. Current and former Falcons players participated as honorary captains/coordinators.

The Atlanta Falcons kicked off Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's with a ping pong tournament between Atlanta Falcons Rookies, high school football players and active military. The week of events focuses on giving back to the military.

The Atlanta Falcons and its Social Justice Committee hosted a private early screening of the film, "Just Mercy" with social justice and community partners in attendance. Members of the committee include Ricardo Allen, De'Vondre Campbell and Steven Means who focus on initiatives that address social justice issues in the community.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness High School Game presented by Emory at Hallford Stadium where Southwest DeKalb High School played against Miller Grove High School. The game and stadium featured many pink elements to support and raise awareness for breast cancer.

Steve Cannon, Chief Executive Officer of the AMB Group, was named the Atlanta Falcons 2019 Salute to Service Award nominee. The Falcons have won the award, which recognizes support for the military community, for three straight years with Ben Garland (2018), Andre Roberts (2017) and head coach Dan Quinn (2016).

The Atlanta Falcons rookie class dressed in a variety of costumes to celebrate Halloween with friends at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons fans contributed to the Huddle for 100 initiative by volunteering for 100 minutes at a food bank in North Georgia alongside Atlanta Falcons players, Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon. The group sorted food that will be distributed to families in need. In honor of its 100th season, the NFL is inviting fans to partner with them, the players, and the teams in Huddle for 100.

Atlanta Falcons players and legends honored 8 individuals from Georgia who have survived or are currently battling various types of cancer at the First Down for Fighters event, presented by Grady Health. The evening was spent in the team's locker room where guests were surprised with tickets to the upcoming game against the Rams.

Atlanta Falcons players spent their day off visiting Luke Air Force Base to show appreciation to the military in Arizona. The team learned about parachute packing and participated in simulations.

The Atlanta Falcons participated in the NFL-wide Hometown Huddle initiative on Tuesday by visiting 10 different locations in Metro Atlanta to give back to the community. Take a look at some of our photography team's favorite images from the day in this gallery, presented by Cigna.

The Atlanta Falcons rookies served dinner to families who are staying at a local Ronald McDonald House. Rookies enjoyed dinner alongside the families and ended the night by participating in a centerpiece design class with residents.

More than 400 tackle and flag youth football coaches gathered to grow the game and become USA Football certified for free.

The Atlanta Falcons went out west to give back to Bozeman, MT and Missoula, MT through two free, two-night youth football camps.

The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon spent three days giving back to the community, cheering on the Falcons and parading down the streets of Canton during the 2019 Pro Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.

The Atlanta Falcons honored those who have served in the military and their families throughout the day during the ninth practice of 2019 AT&T training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Take a look at some of our favorite images here.