NFL approves rule change allowing players to wear No. 0; Calvin Ridley to change jerseys
No. 0 is coming to NFL jerseys in 2023. Minutes after owners approved the rule, Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley announced he will wear No. 0.MARCH 28, 2023
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2023 NFL Draft DT prospect rankings: Jalen Carter leads a gifted group
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Will Levis set for pro day, another chance to impress scouts
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2023 NFL Mock Draft: C.J. Stroud still No. 1, shakeup among top 10
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Germain Ifedi - Returning to Atlanta The Falcons re-signed Ifedi to a one-year deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Ifedi will remain in Atlanta, where he played just six snaps despite being active for all 17 games last season. The 2016 first-round pick is expected to fill a similar depth role at offensive tackle during the upcoming season.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders sign TE Austin Hooper, CB David Long Jr.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Austin Hooper and cornerback David Long Jr. on WednesdayMARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons add more size by signing WR Hollins to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to a $2.5 million, one-year deal, giving the team another big optionMARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eddie Goldman - Reinstated after retiring in 2022 The Falcons announced Tuesday that Goldman has been reinstated from the reserve/retired list, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Goldman announced his retirement last summer less than two weeks after signing a one-year deal with Atlanta. The 2015 second-round pick by the Bears has totaled 174 tackles and 13 sacks in 81 games over six seasons with Chicago. He had previously opted out of the 2020 campaign but returned in 2021 and posted 22 tackles and 0.5 sacks in 14 appearances (320 defensive snaps).
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Hayward - Recovering from pectoral surgery Hayward is recovering from pectoral surgery and said Tuesday, "I'm doing good. Hopefully, by OTAs and camp, I'll be 100 percent," D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Consti...
Impact Hayward started the first six games of 2022 before being placed on IR with what was initially reported as a shoulder injury. The two-time Pro Bowler missed the remainder of the campaign and appears to have undergone surgery, though it's unclear when the procedure took place. If he's healthy, Hayward figures to slot into the starting cornerback spot opposite A.J. Terrell in 2023, but Atlanta may still add a few more pieces to its secondary this offseason.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2023 NFL Draft guard-center rankings: Peter Skoronski the clear top prospect
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Mike Hughes - Joins Atlanta Hughes signed a two-year contract with the Falcons on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Hughes appeared in 16 games for the Lions in 2022, including a career-high six starts. He has experience playing both outside and in the slot, which should help Hughes fill a depth cornerback role in Atlanta.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons address CB by signing Hughes, re-signing Armstrong
The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their group of cornerbacks by signing Mike Hughes to a two-year deal and re-signing Cornell ArmstrongMARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cornell Armstrong - Remaining in Atlanta Armstrong re-signed with the Falcons on a one-year deal Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Armstrong was signed to Atlanta's practice squad in October before getting promoted to the active roster later that month. In 10 games (four starts), the 27-year-old registered a career-high 33 tackles (22 solo). Armstrong will hope to once again provide solid depth behind starters A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward next season.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Ford - Lands with Browns Cleveland signed Ford to a one-year contract worth up to $2.25 million Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Ford stands to mostly contribute on special-teams with the Browns, but he can also handle depth work at cornerback when needed. He spent the 2022 season in Atlanta.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mack Hollins - Lands in Atlanta Hollins agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hollins had a career-best performance with the Raiders in 2022, appearing in all 17 games and securing 57 of 94 targets for 690 yards and four touchdowns. The 29-year-old will attempt to carve out a role in Atlanta behind top wideout Drake London in 2023, with the team likely to continue to add depth at the position as the offseason progresses.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tae Davis - Signs one-year deal with Falcons Davis and the Falcons agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Davis spent the 2022 campaign with the Browns' organization, recording five tackles while appearing in five contests with the team. The 26-year-old operated exclusively as a special-teams option with Cleveland and will likely find himself in a similar role with Atlanta in 2023.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
49ers sign CB Isaiah Oliver to 2-year contract
The San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Isaiah Oliver to a two-year contractMARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heinicke says he signed with Falcons to be Ridder's backup
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Taylor Heinicke - Prepping for backup role Heinicke said his goal is to be "the best backup I can" behind fellow Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. "They drafted [Ridder] high for a re...
Impact The catch is that Atlanta didn't draft Ridder all that early (74th overall), while Heinicke's two-year, $14 million contract ($6.32 million guaranteed) makes him one of the better-compensated backups in the league. The team was clear with Heinicke about Ridder being the starter, which figures to carry into Week 1, but that doesn't necessarily mean the second-year pro will have a lot of leeway if he struggles once the season starts. Heinicke's stats from Washington -- 64.0 completion rate, 7.0 YPA, 33:21 TD:INT, 12-11-1 record -- give him a strong argument to be viewed among the two or three best backup quarterbacks in the league.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Commanders signing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a one-year contract worth $10 mill...MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OL Kaleb McGary is expected to re-sign with Falcons
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