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Falcons have high expectations after 6 straight losing seasons

Aug. 28, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

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

Aug. 28, 2024 14:20 PM EDT

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

Aug. 22, 2024 14:45 PM EDT

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

Aug. 15, 2024 17:14 PM EDT

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. ...

Bolles lobbies for his next contract after watching Meinerz get a big extension from the Broncos

Jul. 26, 2024 17:42 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — After watching right guard Quinn Meinerz show up to camp in a spiffy gold paisley suit to celebrate his new $80 million contract, left tackle Garett Bolles made it clear Friday that he wants to cash in, too. “I love this city. I love this organization. I...