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Report: Falcons trade Mohamed Sanu to Patriots for second-round draft pick

The Falcons acquired Sanu prior to the 2016 season, and he’s enjoyed the best stretch of his career since arriving in Atlanta
Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter reflects on Atlanta's Week 7 loss

Dirk Koetter: Falcons offense played its worst game

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter reflects on Atlanta's Week 7 loss 
Kenjon Barner is also a player the Falcons could use to back up Freeman vs. the Seahawks

What Ito Smith’s injury could mean for Brian Hill, Qadree Ollison

Kenjon Barner is also a player the Falcons could use to back up Freeman vs. the Seahawks
You’ve got questions about the Atlanta Falcons and we’ve got answers – straight from the Beek

Questions about the draft, Falcons defense, quarterbacks, more

You’ve got questions about the Atlanta Falcons and we’ve got answers – straight from the Beek
The Falcons will prepare for the possibility Ryan is available against Seattle, but will also prepare to have Matt Schaub start if needed

Matt Ryan suffers ankle sprain in loss to Rams, status for Seahawks game unknown

The Falcons will prepare for the possibility Ryan is available against Seattle, but will also prepare to have Matt Schaub start if needed

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Early Bird Report

Early Bird Report: A variety of reactions to the Falcons' loss

Oct 21, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes some reactions from both players and media members to the Falcons’ loss to the Rams 

Early Bird Report: Falcons, Quinn working to fix defensive problems

Oct 18, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes comments from Falcons defenders about the work they’re putting in to get things turned around 
Early Bird Report: Falcons have to get pass rush going

Early Bird Report: Falcons have to get pass rush going

Oct 16, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes some notes on the Falcons’ pass rush and why it needs to improve 

Early Bird Report: Falcons defense working to limit explosive plays

Oct 15, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes some comments from Dan Quinn on the Falcons’ effort to limit explosive plays 

Early Bird Report: Devonta Freeman a bright spot for Falcons in loss

Oct 14, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes reactions and analysis of Sunday’s game between the Falcons and Cardinals

Early Bird Report: Bill Barnwell breaks down Falcons' start

Oct 10, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes an analysis of the Falcons’ slow start by ESPN’s Bill Barnwell

Early Bird Report: Falcons digging for answers on defense

Oct 09, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes the Falcons’ approach to finding answers on the defensive side of the ball

Early Bird Report: What to make of Falcons' loss to Texans

Oct 07, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes reactions to Atlanta’s loss in Houston as well as owner Arthur Blank’s comments after the game

Early Bird Report: Why Falcons need to regain offensive identity

Oct 04, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a path forward for the Falcons that rests on getting the offense firing at full throttle

Early Bird Report: What the Falcons would do if Alex Mack can't play

Oct 03, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes the plan for the Falcons if Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is unable to play against the Texans

Early Bird Report: Before Deshaun Watson became a superstar, he was an Atlanta Falcon

Oct 02, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a great story about Deshaun Watson’s time with the Atlanta Falcons as well as Matt Bryan’s pre-game ritual

Early Bird Report: Two Falcons make PFF's team of the week

Oct 01, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes two Falcons players who deserve recognition for their outstanding play during Sunday’s game

Early Bird Report: National reactions to Falcons' loss vs. Titans

Sep 30, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes takeaways from Atlanta’s loss to Tennessee as well as lessons from the past

Early Bird Report: How Falcons can achieve a fast start in Atlanta

Sep 27, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes praise for Austin Hooper’s steady growth and development as well as what the Falcons need to do to start fast Sunday

Early Bird Report: How Falcons are working to correct penalties

Sep 26, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes the various ways the Falcons are tackling their high number of penalties to start the season

Early Bird Report: How the Falcons defense can improve moving forward

Sep 25, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes Ricardo Allen’s thoughts on how the Falcons’ defense can succeed in the future

Early Bird Report: Reactions to the Falcons' loss vs. Colts

Sep 23, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes several reactions and takeaways from Atlanta’s 27-24 loss in Indianapolis

Early Bird Report: Falcons' offseason O-line additions paying off

Sep 20, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes praise for the Falcons’ offensive line, which played at a high level against a good Eagles defense
Early Bird Report: Falcons are confident their run game will improve

Early Bird Report: Falcons are confident their run game will improve

Sep 19, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a dive into the Falcons’ run game and why the team is confident things will get cranked up moving forward

Early Bird Report: Re-visiting Julio Jones's first NFL touchdown catch

Sep 18, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a look back at Julio Jones’s first NFL touchdown catch, which came against the Colts in 2011
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 run the ball during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)

Early Bird Report: Falcons climb in national power rankings 

Sep 17, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a look at various national power rankings as well as the Falcons’ grade for their win against the Eagles
Early Bird Report: A perfect statement opportunity for Falcons

Early Bird Report: A perfect statement opportunity for Falcons

Sep 13, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes some thoughts on why Sunday provides a major opportunity for the Falcons

Early Bird Report: Chris Lindstrom's toughness cannot be questioned

Sep 12, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a report that shows just how tough Falcons rookie Chris Lindstrom really is
Early Bird Report: NFL expert predicts a thrilling Falcons win vs. Eagles

Early Bird Report: NFL expert predicts a thrilling Falcons win vs. Eagles

Sep 11, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a prediction that the Falcons will bounce back at home in a thrilling shootout

Early Bird Report: The Falcons have rebounded from an opening loss before

Sep 10, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes a reminder that Atlanta has bounced back from a poor Week 1 showing before and an updated look at NFL power rankings
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Transactions

Report: Falcons trade Mohamed Sanu to Patriots for second-round draft pick

Oct 22, 2019

The Falcons acquired Sanu prior to the 2016 season, and he’s enjoyed the best stretch of his career since arriving in Atlanta
Falcons waive Matt Wile with injury settlement, sign John Wetzel

Falcons waive Matt Wile with injury settlement, sign John Wetzel

Oct 15, 2019

Atlanta announced a few moves Tuesday, including an injury settlement for punter Matt Wile
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kasey Redfern #9 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Falcons sign punter to active roster

Oct 12, 2019

The Falcons announced Saturday that they are signing punter Kasey Redfern from their practice squad to the active roster
Falcons place Johnathan Cyprien on IR, sign Eagles cornerback

Falcons place Johnathan Cyprien on IR, sign Eagles cornerback

Oct 08, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons announced a number of moves Tuesday, including that safety Johnathan Cyprien would be placed on injured reserve
Falcons place punter Matt Bosher on IR

Falcons place punter Matt Bosher on IR

Oct 05, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday that they are placing starting punter Matt Bosher on injured reserve

Falcons sign punter in wake of Matt Bosher injury

Oct 05, 2019

Starting punter Matt Bosher was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans
Falcons sign offensive lineman, linebacker to practice squad

Falcons sign offensive lineman, linebacker to practice squad

Oct 01, 2019

The Falcons made a couple of practice squad moves on Tuesday
Falcons trade Duke Riley for Eagles safety 

Falcons trade Duke Riley for Eagles safety 

Sep 30, 2019

The Falcons have traded linebacker Duke Riley and a sixth-round draft pick for Eagles safety Johnathan Cyprien and a seventh-round pick 
July 24, 2019 - DE Austin Larkin on the third day of practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Falcons bring back Austin Larkin to practice squad

Sep 26, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons made a practice squad move Thursday, ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans
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Tabeek's Take

Tabeek: I didn't see this coming

Tabeek: I didn't see this coming

Oct 20, 2019

Every single reason why I thought the Falcons would be contenders in 2019 has been proven wrong – one by one, game by game

Tabeek: Falcons refuse to quit and that's the best thing going for them

Oct 13, 2019

The Falcons are heading back home from Arizona a 1-5 football team Sunday night after falling 34-33 to the Cardinals

Tabeek: As Falcons search for answers, here's a good place to start

Oct 06, 2019

If the Falcons hope to turn this season around, it's time to lean on Matt Ryan and Co. now more than ever

Tabeek: Falcons head West in search of answers

Sep 29, 2019

These Falcons keep digging themselves into big holes and they’ve got to cut it out

Tabeek: Loss overshadows Matt Ryan's grit, special quarterback duel

Sep 22, 2019

Matt Ryan’s resilience in comeback, duel with Jacoby Brissett is overshadowed by loss 
Tabeek: Landscape of NFC South has already changed dramatically

Tabeek: Landscape of NFC South has already changed dramatically

Sep 17, 2019

Even though the Falcons don't play a division game until Nov. 10, rest assured they're keeping a close eye on their NFC South foes 

Tabeek: This time it’s the Falcons who deliver the knockout punch

Sep 16, 2019

Just like the previous two meetings, it was another ugly, hard-hitting fist fight between the Eagles and Falcons

Tabeek: Turnovers too much for Falcons to overcome in loss

Sep 08, 2019

The Falcons lost the turnover battle to the Vikings before falling 28-12 in Minneapolis
Tabeek: We're witnessing the Golden Age of Falcons offense

Tabeek: We're witnessing the Golden Age of Falcons offense

Sep 07, 2019

Falcons fans will not see anything like this QB-WR duo for a long, long time

Tabeek: Five good (and not-so-good) things from loss to Redskins

Aug 23, 2019

There was plenty to unwrap following the Falcons' 19-7 loss to the Redskins on Thursday
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Injury Report

Falcons-Buccaneers inactives: Wes Schweitzer, Terrell McClain out for Atlanta

Falcons-Buccaneers inactives: Wes Schweitzer, Terrell McClain out for Atlanta

Dec 30, 2018

Falcons-Buccaneers injury report: Wes Schweitzer ruled out; Julio Jones, Tevin Coleman to play

Falcons-Buccaneers injury report: Wes Schweitzer ruled out; Julio Jones, Tevin Coleman to play

Dec 28, 2018

Falcons-Buccaneers injury report: Tevin Coleman, Julio Jones among players out

Falcons-Buccaneers injury report: Tevin Coleman, Julio Jones among players out

Dec 26, 2018

Julio Jones will play for Falcons against Panthers

Julio Jones will play for Falcons against Panthers

Dec 23, 2018

Falcons-Panthers injury report: Julio Jones a game-time decision for Atlanta

Falcons-Panthers injury report: Julio Jones a game-time decision for Atlanta

Dec 21, 2018

Falcons-Panthers injury report: Julio Jones says he's 'day-to-day'

Falcons-Panthers injury report: Julio Jones says he's 'day-to-day'

Dec 20, 2018

Falcons-Panthers injury report: Julio Jones, Desmond Trufant miss practice

Falcons-Panthers injury report: Julio Jones, Desmond Trufant miss practice

Dec 19, 2018

Dan Quinn says Devonta Freeman 'won't make it back' this season on weekly radio show

Dan Quinn says Devonta Freeman 'won't make it back' this season on weekly radio show

Dec 19, 2018

NFL Draft

5 things to know about Falcons’ fourth-round pick Kendall Sheffield 

5 things to know about Falcons’ fourth-round pick Kendall Sheffield 

May 14, 2019

The Falcons got arguably one of the fastest players in the entire 2019 NFL Draft class in Kendall Sheffield out of Ohio State

Marcus Green is an all-purpose wonder who should add excitement to Falcons offense

May 10, 2019

Green is truly an all-around football player, capable of playing running back, wide receiver and returning kicks
Falcons agree to terms with draft picks Kaleb McGary, Kendall Sheffield

Falcons agree to terms with draft picks Kaleb McGary, Kendall Sheffield

May 08, 2019

First-round pick Chris Lindstrom is the only remaining 2019 draft pick who has yet to agree to terms with the Falcons
Falcons agree to terms with four rookie draft picks

Falcons agree to terms with four rookie draft picks

May 03, 2019

John Cominsky, Jordan Miller, Qadree Ollison and Marcus Green have agreed to terms with the Falcons
5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Chris Lindstrom

5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Chris Lindstrom

Apr 30, 2019

Here are five things to know about Falcons' first-round pick guard Chris Lindstrom 
5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Kaleb McGary

5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Kaleb McGary

Apr 30, 2019

Here are five things to know about rookie right tackle Kaleb McGary 
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Free Agency

Atlanta Falcons 2019 Free Agency Tracker

Atlanta Falcons 2019 Free Agency Tracker

Apr 22, 2019

The Falcons 2019 Free Agency Tracker will be updated regularly to include the team’s latest moves in free agency
Falcons agree to terms with J.J. Wilcox on a one-year deal

Falcons agree to terms with J.J. Wilcox on a one-year deal

Apr 22, 2019

Wilcox has started just one game over the past two seasons, but he is another notable depth addition at safety for the Falcons
Falcons sign John Wetzel to a one-year deal

Falcons sign John Wetzel to a one-year deal

Apr 16, 2019

At 6-foot-7 and 328 pounds, Wetzel brings a lot of size to a position group that has gotten a bit bigger this offseason
Falcons sign Chris Odom to a two-year contract

Falcons sign Chris Odom to a two-year contract

Apr 16, 2019

Odom spent the 2017 preseason in Atlanta, finishing with 15 tackles, four tackles for a loss and a team-high two sacks.
Falcons agree to terms with Tyeler Davison on a one-year deal

Falcons agree to terms with Tyeler Davison on a one-year deal

Apr 13, 2019

Davison was a starter on the Saints' defensive line for much of the past three seasons
Falcons sign Chris Cooper to a two-year contract

Falcons sign Chris Cooper to a two-year contract

Apr 12, 2019

Cooper was last with the Kansas City Chiefs as part of their practice squad for the 2018 postseason. 
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All News

A Quarterback's Take: The numbers didn’t tell the whole story

Oct 21, 2019

Archer's Take is a weekly series in which Falcons analyst Dave Archer provides insight and analysis of each Falcons game

Early Bird Report: A variety of reactions to the Falcons' loss

Oct 21, 2019

Today’s Early Bird Report includes some reactions from both players and media members to the Falcons’ loss to the Rams 
Tabeek: I didn't see this coming

Tabeek: I didn't see this coming

Oct 20, 2019

Every single reason why I thought the Falcons would be contenders in 2019 has been proven wrong – one by one, game by game
Takk McKinley after loss: ‘It’s on us’ 

Takk McKinley after loss: ‘It’s on us’ 

Oct 20, 2019

Takk McKinley reflects on Atlanta's Week 7 loss to the Rams 

Dan Quinn: Rams’ pass rush ‘a real factor’ in win against Falcons

Oct 20, 2019

After allowing a combined four sacks in their previous two games, the Atlanta Falcons gave up five sacks against the Rams
Atlanta Falcons gang tackle Los Angeles Rams wide receiver JoJo Natson #19 during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday October 20, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)

Falcons-Rams Postgame Breakdown

Oct 20, 2019

Julio Jones, Austin Hooper, Deion Jones and more team stats
Matt Schaub: Falcons need to put ‘blinders on’, move one day at a time

Matt Schaub: Falcons need to put ‘blinders on’, move one day at a time

Oct 20, 2019

Matt Schaub talks about how the Falcons will move forward

Dan Quinn distributing Falcons’ defensive play-calling duties

Oct 20, 2019

For the past two games, Quinn has been sharing some of the play-calling responsibility with his defensive assistants
Takeaways: Matt Ryan injured, Rams' pass rush shines, more 

Takeaways: Matt Ryan injured, Rams' pass rush shines, more 

Oct 20, 2019

Key takeaways from the matchup between the Falcons and Rams
Matt Ryan injured in fourth quarter against Rams

Matt Ryan injured in fourth quarter against Rams

Oct 20, 2019

Ryan was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury
Falcons-Rams inactives: Desmond Trufant officially out

Falcons-Rams inactives: Desmond Trufant officially out

Oct 20, 2019

With Trufant sidelined, the Falcons will likely once again turn to rookie Kendall Sheffield to start in his place
Rams at Falcons: Live updates, score, highlights, breaking news

Rams at Falcons: Live updates, score, highlights, breaking news

Oct 20, 2019

Follow along with us for in-game analysis and commentary on today's action
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