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Terry Fontenot, left, and New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis watch Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Ala., in this Jan. 20, 2015, photo. The Atlanta Falcons have named Terry Fontenot the team’s general manager. The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes Atlanta’s first Black general manager after spending 16 seasons with division rival New Orleans. (Evan Woodbery/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Falcons looking to get creative as they face major overhaul

By Paul Newberry Feb. 23, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Browns without 6 players, 3 assistant coaches vs. Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns are missing six players and three assistant coaches because of COVID-19 for their biggest game in nearly two decades. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns short-handed as they face Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates his field goal with teammate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss game

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 11:59 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the football during warm-ups in an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the 49ers 27-13. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Rams players award $750,000 to social justice programs

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 11:37 AM EST

Broncos, Falcons continue attempts to revive seasons

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 11:57 AM EST
DENVER (3-4) at ATLANTA (2-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Falcons by 4 RECORD VS....

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, left, catches a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson near the end zone, but the ball was knocked loose by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
The Latest: Hamstring injury sidelines Bucs WR Godwin

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 03:24 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs, left, consoles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the end zone after intercepting a Falcons pass during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons won't have star WR Julio Jones for Bears game

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) prepares to make a catch against Seattle Seahawks safety Lano Hill (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks beat Falcons 38-25

By Paul Newberry Sep. 13, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, The playing field and seating areas of SoFi Stadium, future home for NFL football's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is viewed in Inglewood, Calif. Welcome to Sofi Stadium, Stan Kroenke's billion-dollar palace where the Rams and Chargers will call home. The fans will be at home due to COVID-19, and look for huge TV ratings for this prime-time affair. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 11, 2020 12:12 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball during an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Familiar opponents: Seahawks, Falcons know each other well

By Paul Newberry Sep. 10, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands off to running back Todd Gurley during an NFL football training camp practice in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Continuity could help Falcons rebound in pandemic season

By Paul Newberry Aug. 27, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to reporters during a press availability ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Todd Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Gurley, who was cut by the Rams, is expected to talk on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, about the one-year deal with the Falcons that was announced by the team on Monday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Gurley says deal with Falcons 'like a little homecoming'

By Charles Odum Apr. 10, 2020 03:29 PM EDT