Falcons WR Ridley suspended for ’22 for bets on NFL games
The NFL says the betting took place during a five-day period in late November 2021.
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Former NFL Coach, Player Dan Reeves Dies at 77
Former Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves has died at the age of 77.
Atlanta Falcons Trading Former Bama Star Julio Jones to Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and former Alabama standout Julio Jones.
Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Donating $17 Million to Civil Rights Museum Expansion
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, hugs head coach Raheem Morris before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) The billionaire owner of the Atlanta Falcons is donating $17 million to help a civil rights museum expand and offer new programming. Arthur Blank’s family foundation announced the gift…
Atlanta Falcons Name Raheem Morris Interim Head Coach after Firing Dan Quinn
FILE – Raheem Morris (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File) The Atlanta Falcons have announced that Raheem Morris will be interim head coach following the firing of Dan Quinn on Sunday. “Raheem is a strong leader and a talented coach that has adapted to a variety of roles since joining the Falcons in 2015,” said Rich McKay, Falcons President and CEO in…
Falcons sign GM Dimitroff to a 3-year contract extension
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – General manager Thomas Dimitroff has signed a three-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons. The team announced the extension on Monday but financial terms were not disclosed. Falcons’ owner Arthur Blank has been pleased with Dimitroff’s work with coach Dan Quinn. Blank gave Quinn the final say in personnel matters when he hired Quinn in…
Ryan throws for 4 TDs to lead Falcons over Bucs 43-28
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Matt Ryan threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Atlanta Falcons tighten their grip on first place in the NFC South with a 43-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Julio Jones had eight receptions for 111 yards and a TD as the Falcons (6-3) avenged a season-opening loss to the…
Falcons sign 3 RBs following Coleman’s hamstring injury
ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons added insurance for injured running back Tevin Coleman on Tuesday by signing three running backs, including Stevan Ridley, who began his NFL career with New England and also played for the Jets. The Falcons also signed Terron Ward from their practice squad. Free agent Jhurell Pressley was signed to the practice squad. Coleman left…
NFL moves Packers-Falcons game to 4:25 p.m. on Oct. 30
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL has moved the Green Bay Packers’ game at the Atlanta Falcons to 4:25 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Through its flexible scheduling option, the NFL moved the game from 1 p.m. to the late afternoon. The NFC championship game rematch of the Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers’ game moves from 4:25 p.m. to 1…
Falcons to hold out 3 injured linebackers against Broncos
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons are hurting at linebacker. Deion Jones, De’Vondre Campbell and Paul Worrilow are all injured and will miss Sunday’s game at Denver. What’s more, linebacker Sean Weatherspoon was placed on injured reserve with an Achilles tendon injury from last week’s win over Carolina. Weatherspoon started against Carolina because Campbell had an ankle injury….
