5 Years Ago Today: Falcons Draft Julio Jones

Quarterback Matt Ryan reflects on 14-seasons with the Falcons in letter to the city that drafted him.

With Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris at the helm, the Atlanta Falcons have one major goal this offseason: make this football team better. The Falcons made perhaps the biggest move in 2024 Free Agency, signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. What is the vision for this team going into 2024 and how will the roster continue to develop?

Quarterback Kirk Cousins signs with the Atlanta Falcons during Free Agency.

In the season premiere episode of On the Rise: Season 4, the Atlanta Falcons begin a new chapter with newly hired Head Coach Raheem Morris. After an extensive and thorough coaching search, the search for a new head coach concluded in exciting fashion. The former Falcons interim coach, Raheem Morris returns to Atlanta with new expectations, garnered respect and a limitless vision for the team. Raheem speaks on the expectations for the upcoming season and what he hopes to bring to the city.

Jessie Bates III finished his sixth season with a career high in every major statistical category. The reason? His dedication to studying the game.

In the 9th and final episode of On the Rise Season 3, the Atlanta Falcons seek a new chapter as they enter the New Year. The search for a new head coach begins. With a strong, young roster and a lot to prove in 2024, Atlanta is ready to make the right moves this offseason.

Kid Reporter Miles Johnson interviews Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, Jonnu Smith and Kaden Elliss about their favorite pregame meals, who they listen to before a game and Christmas Traditions.

After previously falling to Alabama in the 2018 Sugar Bowl, Sophomore AJ Terrell and the Clemson Tigers looked to exact their revenge in the 2019 National Championship. AJ Terrell relives his iconic pick six in Alabama's opening drive. The pick six jumpstarted a high energy game for the Clemson Tigers who went on to defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 44-16 for the 2019 National Championship.

Lorenzo Carter relives the 2018 Rose Bowl game that sent the Georgia Bulldogs to the national championship.

In his sophomore season, Tyler Allgeier scored five touchdowns against Virginia to tie for a school record.

Following an important win against the rival NFC South New Orleans' Saints, the Falcons gutted out a road win against the New York Jets. The following week the Falcons suffered a tough home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bud Dupree and Drake London reflect on the previous two weeks as we near the end of season

An inside look into legendary Falcons QB Steve Bartkowski's life after football: fishing in Montana and everything in between.

AtlantaFalcons.com's Taylor Vismor spends the day with the conversion team as they paint the field to prepare for an Atlanta Falcons game

Micah Abernathy is the grandson of Ralph David Abernathy Sr., a prominent civil rights leader in the city of Atlanta. The Historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church is owned by the Ralph David Abernathy III Foundation, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. The foundation was created by the late Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy III, son of the church's longtime pastor. The foundation is now led by Ralph III's wife Annette. Micah represented his family's foundation for the Falcons' My Cause My Cleats game on December 3.

During their epic playoff run, the Atlanta Falcons 1998 team faced NFC juggernauts such as the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings to ultimately make it to the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance ever. Taylor Vismor hosts the roundtable discussion for the 25th Anniversary of the Atlanta Falcons' 1998 team featuring running back Jamal Anderson, wide receiver Terance Mathis, cornerback Ray Buchanan, and tight end O.J. Santiago. Presented by Novelis.

The Atlanta Falcons take on their bitter rival, the New Orleans Saints, in a nail bitting division matchup for sole possession of the NFC South.

How did the Falcons become known as the 'Dirty Birds'? Taylor Vismor hosts the Atlanta Falcons 25th Anniversary roundtable discussion of the 1998 team featuring running back Jamal Anderson, wide receiver Terance Mathis, cornerback Ray Buchanan, and tight end O.J. Santiago. Presented by Novelis.

Behind the scenes of Ludacris' viral performance rappelling down the Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof during the rival divisional game against the New Orleans Saints. Ludacris' crazy performance came during the 3rd quarter of a jam packed celebration for Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary

Tim Green, Atlanta Falcons Legend, and Steve Gleason, New Orleans Saints Legend, have something in common well beyond football and have leveraged their platforms for a cause greater than life on the field.

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Take a look at what all goes into an NFL gameday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Atlanta Falcons have consistently drafted and acquired players who played multiple sports growing up. By playing other sports, these athletes have been able to succeed within the NFL.

Former 2020 1st round draft picks and Atlanta Falcons Defensive Backs A.J. Terrell and Jeff Okudah reflect on their career thus far and their respective paths to greatness

After missed opportunities caused the Atlanta to fall short to the Washington Commanders, the Falcons must go on the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a crucial division matchup.

Calais Campbell walks through 16 years worth of sacks and the one that enshrined him in NFL history.

Cornerback Dee Alford is mic'd up for a tough divisional win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.