Falcons launch voting initiative in social media campaign

September 18, 2020 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are trying to make sure people are registered to vote by launching a social media campaign.

The team's “Pass The Vote” initiative was developed...

Falcons release former starting guard Jamon Brown

August 24, 2020 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released guard Jamon Brown, who started nine games in 2019.

The Falcons signed Brown and another veteran guard, James Carpenter, to...

Lindstrom: Falcons’ O-line must ‘do better’ to protect Ryan

By CHARLES ODUMAugust 15, 2020 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Lindstrom had to spend far too much of his rookie season imagining how he would prepare for a game.

The Atlanta Falcons' right guard is more than ready for a full season...

Falcons P Matt Bosher back to IR after re-injuring groin

December 7, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher is done for the season after re-injuring his right groin.

Bosher was activated from injured reserve on Monday and expected to...

WR Jones, TE Hooper, G Lindstrom return to Falcons’ offense

December 6, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Receiver Julio Jones, tight end Austin Hooper and first-round pick Chris Lindstrom are returning to the Atlanta Falcons' offense for Sunday's game against the Carolina...

Lindstrom back at practice for 1st time since opening week

By GEORGE HENRYDecember 2, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the NFL’s No. 14 overall draft pick, is back on the field for the first time since suffering a broken left foot in the season...

Ryan trying to stay positive during Falcons’ rough start

By GEORGE HENRYOctober 3, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is preparing for what could be a tough day in Houston.

The 2016 NFL MVP might be without injured Pro Bowl center Alex Mack, and...

Pro Bowl center Alex Mack misses practice with elbow injury

October 2, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons Pro Bowl center Alex Mack missed practice Wednesday with an elbow injury that briefly sidelined him in last week’s home loss to Tennessee.

Falcons still seeking right formula on offensive line

By GEORGE HENRYSeptember 19, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offensive line might be able to start the same five players for the second straight week.

Falcons have several areas to fix after sloppy opener

By GEORGE HENRYSeptember 9, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Say this much for the Atlanta Falcons: They wasted no time showing how ill-prepared they were to start the season.

Lindstrom expected to miss at least 8 games with broken foot

September 9, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie guard Chris Lindstrom, the No. 14 overall draft pick, has a broken foot and will spend the next eight weeks on injured reserve.

Falcons 1st-round pick McGary undergoes heart procedure

August 1, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Kaleb McGary underwent a surgical procedure Wednesday to correct heart rhythm problems, a recurrence of the condition that plagued the...

Falcons sign first-round draft choice Lindstrom

May 17, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-round draft pick Chris Lindstrom to a four-year contract.

Lindstrom, the first guard drafted in the first round by the...

Lindstrom, McGary bring instant chemistry to Falcons line

By CHARLES ODUMMay 10, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — No introductions were necessary for Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary on the opening day of the Falcons' rookie minicamp.

Falcons agree to terms with draft picks McGary, Sheffield

May 9, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Falcons have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, one of their two first-round draft picks, and cornerback Kendall Sheffield, a...

Falcons GM Dimitroff set for busy final day of NFL draft

By CHARLES ODUMApril 27, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — It wasn't easy for Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff to watch the NFL draft's second and third rounds without having any picks.

Falcons select 2 offensive linemen on first day of NFL draft

By PAUL NEWBERRYApril 26, 2019 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were looking to bulk up in the trenches after a disappointing season.

They stuck to that plan, even when one potential target after another was...

BC looks to regroup against Temple after dropped from Top 25

By KEN POWTAKSeptember 28, 2018 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Steve Addazio got his team back into full pads the next day after a loss at Purdue.

The sloppy 30-13 loss against the Boilermakers dropped the Eagles (3-1) out of the Top 25. They'll look to regroup Saturday in a nonconference matchup against Temple (2-2).

"When you feel like you gave one away, I tell them: 'It's like a diamond. Put it in your hand and clamp onto it really tight,'" he said. "We were in pads right away on Sunday. You've got to abruptly turn."