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Ends year on injured reserve Zaccheaus (toe), who ended the season on injured reserve, finished with 20 receptions for 274 yards and a touchdown over 11 games.

Impact Though Zaccheaus missed the final five weeks of the regular season, he was still much more involved offensively compared to his rookie campaign in 2019. The Virginia standout only totaled three catches for 115 yards last season, with 93 of those yards coming from a single Week 14 touchdown reception. With a long offseason on tap to recover from the toe injury, Zaccheaus should receive full medical clearance well in advance of training camp.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive...

JANUARY 7, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Falcons interview Saints’ Fontenot for Atlanta GM position The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Falcons interview Saints’ Fontenot for Atlanta GM position FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview for general manager Wednesday with New Orleans Saints executive Terr...

JANUARY 7, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Falcons interview Saints' Fontenot for Atlanta GM position

The Atlanta Falcons have conducted a virtual interview for general manager with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 15 touches in 2020 Smith, who went without a rush attempt or a target during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers, concluded the 2020 season with 11 receptions (on 15 targets) for 59 yards and four...

Impact The 28-year-old ranked fifth in the NFL in total snaps among fullbacks, setting a career high with his 15 offensive touches during the 2020 campaign. Smith has been one of the more heavily utilized players at the position during his time with Atlanta over the past two seasons, but it remains to be seen what his role will be playing for a new head coach next season. He's under contract with the Falcons for two more seasons at an average cap hit of $1.5 million per year. However, Atlanta has the option to part ways with the fullback this offseason if willing to absorb a $733,000 dead cap hit, per Spotrac.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons complete interview with Saints' Terry Fontenot for GM vacancy The Atlanta Falcons went behind enemy lines to interview their fifth general manager candidate, holding a virtual conference with the New Or...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Atlanta Falcons build toward future in seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft Improving the Atlanta Falcons or the long term in this complete seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of an ext...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Deion Sanders hires former Falcons coach and player at Jackson State Jason Phillips finished his playing career in Atlanta, where he played with Sanders from 1991-93

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons HC search: Five things to know about Todd Bowles An in-depth look at what the Falcons could be getting in Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons brass say they won’t be 'pigeon-holed' in head coach search Falcons owner Arthur Blank and president Rich McKay will be thorough and open-minded in their search for the next head coach

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A.J. Terrell among CBS Sports final All-Rookie Rankings The Falcons' first-round pick was the only cornerback to make final 15

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Only one logical way to get rid of Matt Ryan’s contract The Falcons can legitimately trade Matt Ryan this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2020 season with a 4-12 record and many fans a...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

WATCH: Tom Brady's best plays from Week 17 vs. Falcons Tom Brady finished his incredible 2020 regular season with a dominant performance in Sunday’s 44-27 Week 17 win over the Atlanta Falcons, th...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Closes out impressive 2020 campaign Jones, who registered four tackles during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers, ended the 2020 season with 106 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, 4.5 sacks, two intercept...

Impact Jones notched a 67-yard pick-six off of Las Vegas' Derek Carr in Week 12. Otherwise, he largely struggled in coverage this season. The 2017 Pro Bowler surrendered a 74.1 percent completion rate and six touchdowns over 54 targets, a notable decline from the 58.5 completion percentage and four passing TDs he conceded in 16 games last season. Meanwhile, Jones was deployed more than ever in pass-rush, blitzing on 61 occasions after registering 41 combined blitzes in 22 appearances between 2018 and 2019. Results translated, as in 16 games, Jones exceeded his QB hits total from his first 53 career appearances between 2016 and 2019 (six). The linebacker is signed with Atlanta through 2023, carrying a cap hit of $12.6 million next season.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Falcons Slayton signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Slayton remains without an NFL appearance since entering the league as a seventh-round draft choice of the Giants in 2019. He participated on Atlanta's practice squad throughout this season, and he'll likely fill a similar role in 2021 if capable of locking down a reserve spot heading into next September.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moving into new year with Falcons Green signed a future/reserve contract with Atlanta on Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 2016 second-round draft choice of Indianapolis continues to provide secondary depth for the Falcons, but he managed just one game appearance this season. Green has suited up for only three combined regular-season contests since his last game with the Colts in 2017, and he'll continue to fill a reserve role as Atlanta forges ahead into the new league year.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Falcons Beavers signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta on Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Beavers was added to the Falcons' practice squad Sept. 24, but the 27-year-old remains without an appearance since 2016 during his time with Minnesota. He'll continue to provide depth at offensive guard as Atlanta transitions into the new league year.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons: 3 best head coaching candidates for real success Three best head coaching candidates for the Atlanta Falcons to have real success The Atlanta Falcons have some major decisions to make over...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Arthur Blank won’t make any Falcons players ‘off limits,’ including Matt Ryan, Julio Jones Blank won't tie the hands of whoever he hires to become the Falcons' next head coach and general manager

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

The Atlanta Falcons were the most disappointing team in 2020 The Atlanta Falcons were the most disappointing team in the NFL in 2020. Coming off of back-to-back 7-9 seasons, the general consensus acros...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Mykal Walker named to 2020 PFF All-Rookie Team The Atlanta Falcons' linebacker earned a 74.0 overall grade, including a 90.7 grade in coverage

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Matt 'Money' Smith: One HC candidate who makes 'so much sense' for Falcons Matt 'Money' Smith reveals one head coaching candidate who makes 'so much sense' for the Atlanta Falcons.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Video of Warrick Dunn finding out he’s in the Falcons Ring of Honor is epic The Atlanta Falcons put running back Warrick Dunn in their Ring of Fame in 2017, and the video of him finding out is pure gold. To be named...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Matt Ryan sends message to Atlanta Falcons fans following 2020 season Matt Ryan sends message to Atlanta Falcons fans following 2020 season Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan sent a heartfelt message to Falcons fans...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM