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Falcons still have work to do to challenge for a spot among the NFL's elite teams
ATLANTA (AP) — A three-game winning streak had the Atlanta Falcons looking like a team that might be ready to challenge for a spot among the NFL's elite. A sobering loss to the Seattle Seahawks showed they still haven't figured out how to succeed on a consistent basis — a...
Falcons have high expectations after 6 straight losing seasons
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: After six straight losing seasons, owner Arthur Blank spent heavily and expects nothing less than a return to the playoffs. The Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after he failed to turn things around during his three-year stint, replacing him with...
The Broncos have a promising rookie class led by QB Bo Nix but face long odds of ending long drought
DENVER BRONCOS (8-9) EXPECTATIONS: The Broncos are thin across the board in part because of the $53 million in dead cap charges from the Russell Wilson release (and where will be another $32 million charge in 2025). They lost a lot of leadership with the exits of S Justin Simmons, C...
Atlanta Falcons sign cornerback A.J. Terrell to 4-year contract extension
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. to a four-year contract extension for a reported $81 million on Thursday. The Falcons locked up another key member of their defense, which was bolstered in the preseason by the trade for edge rusher...
Falcons and 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons agree on 1-year deal, AP source says
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons agreed on an $8 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the move. ...
