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Falcons' draft won't be impacted by NFL's investigation of possible tampering violation with Cousins
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft. For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any...
Matt Ryan calls it a career. The quarterback officially announces his retirement
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Matt Ryan, who put up Hall of Fame-worthy numbers over his stellar career with the Atlanta Falcons but came up heartbreakingly shy of a Super Bowl championship, announced his retirement as a player Monday. The decision was not a surprise, given the...
With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team's NFL draft plans. By signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed, the Falcons...
Falcons again add depth at cornerback by signing Kevin King
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons continued to bolster their cornerback depth by signing Kevin King, who started 42 games over five seasons with Green Bay, on Monday. King, 28, last played in 2021, when he started in six of 10 games with Green Bay. He missed last...
Falcons sign cornerback Antonio Hamilton to add experience at position
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday they have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Antonio Hamilton. Hamilton, 31, provides experience at the position after Jeff Okudah signed with the Houston Texans. The Falcons have A.J. Terrell,...
Falcons again sign veteran defensive lineman Eddie Goldman after quick looks in 2022, 2023
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are giving defensive lineman Eddie Goldman another chance to come out of retirement and resume his career. Goldman, 30, signed with the Falcons on Tuesday after failing to follow through with plans to play for the team in 2022 and...
Steelers bolster return game by signing Cordarrelle Patterson to a 2-year deal, AP source says
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran running back/kickoff return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year deal. The contract carries a total value of $6 million a source with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to...
Betting scandal with Ohtani's interpreter is far from the first in professional sports
Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight in the wake of the Los Angeles Dodgers firing Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and close friend of newly acquired star player Shohei Ohtani. The abrupt dismissal of the 39-year-old Mizuhara came amid reports from the Los Angeles...
Falcons sign receiver return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud and re-sign DL Kentavius Street
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed receiver Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year contract on Monday. McCloud is a return specialist who also provides new Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins with another potential target on offense. The Falcons also announced...
Falcons trade former starting QB Ridder to Cardinals for WR Moore
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons quickly moved on from Desmond Ridder, trading their former starting quarterback to the Arizona Cardinals for receiver Rondale Moore on Thursday. The dumping of Ridder was no surprise after the Falcons made a big splash in free agency by signing...
