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Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews gets 5-year extension

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract extension with left tackle Jake Matthews on Friday...

JULY 27, 2018

2017 NFL Fifth-Year option tracker

Here are the players from the 2014 NFL draft that had their fifth-year option picked up.

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Texas A&M Football: Aggies in the NFL Playoffs

There are 11 former Texas A&M football players represented in the lineups of the 12 remaining NFL playoff teams.A few starters and a couple...

JUNE 30, 2017

Healthy Aggies' squad should be back in form against Kansas State

The Texas A&M Aggies need to return to early season form in order to break the "8-5" streak. Trevor Knight and Myles Garrett will be the bi...

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Los Angeles Rams' Greg Robinson a Bust?

After being benched for the second time in the last four weeks, is it finally time to consider Los Angeles Rams' Greg Robinson an official...

DECEMBER 27, 2016

2017 NFL Draft: Full Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft 3.0

The Atlanta Falcons are squarely in the playoff picture, but will have holes to fill and necessary upgrades this offseason. In the best int...

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

The Atlanta Falcons made another statement in beating up the San Francisco 49ers, 41-13. There was a lot of good, some bad, and even a few...

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers Injury Report

For a second straight week, big time weapons in the receiving corps show up on theAtlanta Falcons' injury report. One big name continues to...

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Replacing long snappers is tough in-game task

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Long snappers are the most overlooked starters in the NFL until they mess up or get hurt.

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Falcons try to edge closer to playoffs against reeling 49ers

ATLANTA (AP) Four years after losing to San Francisco in the NFC championship game at the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons finally are mo...

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Falcons receiver Sanu out Sunday vs Rams; Jones questionable

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be without receiver Mohamed Sanu for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams because of a groin injury.

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Michael Bennett rips Falcons lineman for cut block: 'You're a little [expletive]'

The Seahawks defensive lineman was forced to exit with a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Chargers beat Falcons 33-30 in OT

San Diego pulls the upset

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

10 injuries that will shape Week 9 in the NFL

The biggest injuries that could affect your favorite team or your fantasy squad

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The 2015 All-NFC South Team (Offense)

The All-NFC South Offensive Team features plenty of players set to take part in the 2016 Super Bowl, but it's also filled up with players fr...

JANUARY 27, 2016

Falcons WR Jones has slim chance to set mark for catches

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons receiver Julio Jones said Thursday he isn't concerned with breaking the NFL single-season record for catches.

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Falcons looking for Freeman to keep offense balanced

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Devonta Freeman reclaimed the form last week that earned him his first Pro Bowl trip.

DECEMBER 23, 2015

All-Purpose Playbook: NFL Week 15 picks, analysis and more

The Jaguars' offense will extend the Falcons' misery; AJ McCarron gets his first start at San Fran; Redskins to topple the mistake-prone Bills at home.

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Falcons sign former No. 1 overall pick Jake Long

The Atlanta Falcons have signed former No. 1 overall pick Jake Long, FOX Sports has learned.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Falcons WR Roddy White to have minor surgery on elbow

The 33-year-old White developed some unexpected swelling in his elbow late last week and didn't play in Friday night's preseason loss to the...

AUGUST 23, 2015