Falcons name Beadles president, longtime executive McKay CEO
January 9, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Greg Beadles was named Atlanta Falcons president on Monday as part several changes in team owner Arthur Blank's family business management team.
Longtime Falcons executive Rich McKay, who was hired by Blank as general manager in 2004 and was named team president in 2011, has been named CEO of the Falcons.
NFL says it’s not backing down on protecting quarterbacks
October 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The NFL isn’t backing down on protecting quarterbacks.
League executive Troy Vincent said there was a “healthy” and “spirited” conversation with owners about roughing-the-passer penalties at the league meeting on Tuesday.
NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs
March 29, 2022 GMTPALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It took a few years, and for many fans that probably was too long.
Still, the NFL has heard the cries of “unfair” and has adjusted its overtimes rules.
NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal
April 21, 2021 GMTNFL owners on Wednesday approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs...
Falcons name Raheem Morris interim replacement for Quinn
October 12, 2020 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The poor performance of Atlanta's defense under the leadership of Raheem Morris won't matter if Morris finds a way to win as the Falcons' interim coach...