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Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons puts his helmet on prior to an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Are The Falcons Rebuilding Or Retooling?

An era has just ended for the Atlanta Falcons, as they traded their longtime quarterback Matt Ryan and signed Marcus Mariota to replace him. Five years after blowing a 25-point lead in the Super Bowl to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, the Falcons have struggled to stay in th

Robert Marvi • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Matt Ryan Shares A Long Farewell To City Of Atlanta

Quarterback Matt Ryan has been the cornerstone of the Atlanta Falcons for 14 NFL seasons. During that time, he led the team to the Super Bowl once and won league MVP in 2016. However, his stint with the franchise that drafted him has ended when he was traded to the Indianapolis C

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Marcus Mariota #8 Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after defeating the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.

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Marcus Mariota Getting A Second NFL Life In Atlanta

On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons moved into a new era by trading away their franchise quarterback, Matt Ryan, and signing Marcus Mariota to a two-year contract to be his successor. Ryan had spent 14 seasons in Georgia and had accumulated nearly 60,000 passing yards, not to mention fou

Robert Marvi • 2 years ago

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NFL Insider Breaks Down Marcus Mariota's New Deal In Atlanta

Marcus Mariota #8 Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after defeating the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Atlanta Falcons were quick to address their quarterback situation after trading away longtime cornerstone Matt Ryan, as NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1506183859100131336 Pelissero shared, "Marcus Mariota's two-year contract with

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during the fourth quarter in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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NFL Insider Updates The Matt Ryan Situation

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on from the bench area in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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3 NFL Teams That Should Trade For Matt Ryan

Matthew Willis • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons Trying To Fix Things With Matt Ryan

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Deshaun Watson #4 of the NFL Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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NFL Insider Comments On The Deshaun Watson To Atlanta Rumors

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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Falcons Have Emerged As An Intriguing Deshaun Watson Fit

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Falcons Have Emerged As An Intriguing Deshaun Watson Fit

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Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago With each passing day, there is more speculation and fanfare regarding Deshaun Watson's next NFL team. We know he is not going to stay with the Houston Texans, and we now know that he is not going to be criminally charged. While the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Clev

Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons runs upfield after catching a pass against Carlton Davis #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

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Calvin Ridley Speaks Out About His Ban For Gambling

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Matt Ryan Could Make NFL Salary History

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Head coach Bobby Petrino of the Atlanta Falcons watches his team take on the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on October 21, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 22-16.

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Remembering Bobby Petrino's Time With The Atlanta Falcons

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on from the bench area in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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It's Time For Matt Ryan To Leave The Falcons

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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It's Time For Matt Ryan To Leave The Falcons

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on from the bench area in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The last five days have been hellish for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Just when he thought that things couldn’t get any worse, he suffered the first home shutout in his 14-year career against the New England Patriots. This game followed the Falcons’ 43-3 disappointm

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Falcons Fans Gearing Up For A Tough Reminder Thursday Night

A limited number of fans were allowed to attend an NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots are squaring off in primetime Thursday night. Without context, this is not some sort of major rivalry. But the sight of "28-3" tells the whole story. The Patriots famously came back from a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI and Falcons f

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Matt Ryan Has A Message For Atlanta After World Series Win

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Kyle Pitts Has Unreal Streak Of Catching Passes Since 2019

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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3 Falcons Receivers Who Must Step Up In Calvin Ridley's Absence

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Falcons Can Get Right Back On Track In Week 4

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Javon Hargrave #97 of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons Simply Not Built To Win In 2021

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons Simply Not Built To Win In 2021

Javon Hargrave #97 of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago Last year’s Atlanta Falcons were a tale of two teams. Quarterback Matt Ryan led the offense to 272.7 passing yards per game, the fifth-best in the NFL. The Falcons offense also averaged close to 25 points per game. https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/143970049747734938

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Falcons Staring Down A Nightmare Start To 2021 Season

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during pregame warmups prior to facing the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Matt Ryan And Falcons Could Be A Bottom-Feeder This Season

Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during pregame warmups prior to facing the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Kyle Pitts Must Live Up To The Hype For Falcons To Succeed

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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A Realistic Record Prediction For The Falcons In 2021

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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A Realistic Record Prediction For The Falcons In 2021

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Atlanta Falcons are seeking their first winning record since 2017. That year, the team went 10-6 and lost in the Divisional round to the Philadelphia Eagles. That’s a decline in performance, considering that they were in Super Bowl LI the previous season. Everyone invest

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Josh Rosen Sticks With Falcons On 53-Man Roster

Josh Rosen #16 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago Josh Rosen’s NFL journey has featured several detours, even if he has been in the league for just three seasons. His career started high when the Arizona Cardinals selected him with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The California native became the team’s starter

Josh Rosen #3 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex at Nova Southern University on August 24, 2020 in Davie, Florida.

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Josh Rosen Finally Has A Positive Highlight With The Falcons

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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3 Best Seasons For Matt Ryan During NFL Career

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Josh Rosen #3 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.

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Josh Rosen Gets Yet Another NFL Chance With Falcons

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with Kyle Pitts #8 during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 30, 2021 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

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Falcons Trying To Make Most Of Matt Ryan's Remaining Years

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons talk on the sidlines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, California.

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3 Moves Falcons Should Make After Julio Jones Trade

Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago

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3 Moves Falcons Should Make After Julio Jones Trade

Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons talk on the sidlines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, California.

Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago When the Atlanta Falcons decided to part ways with two-time All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones at the end of May, it signaled the beginning of a transitional period for the franchise. The transaction indicates that the Falcons probably don’t believe they will be a factor in the NFC

Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Julio Jones (11) runs a route during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game versus the Atlanta Falcons on December 29, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.

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3 Reasons Falcons Fans Should Be Upset About Julio Jones Trade

Andrew Pistone • 2 years ago

LSU Tigers safety Grant Delpit (7) misses the tackle against Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) on October 12, 2019 at the Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA.

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How Kyle Pitts Can Save The Atlanta Falcons Offense

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Julio Jones (11) during the first half of an NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Bucs on December 29, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.

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4 NFL Teams That Need To Trade For WR Julio Jones

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

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Kaiyo Funaki • 2 years ago

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How The Top 10 Picks Could Unfold In The NFL Draft

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Kaiyo Funaki • 2 years ago Draft week is finally upon us. The stars of tomorrow will have the spotlight to themselves on April 29, giving us the opportunity to see which rumors will come to fruition and which ones were just a smokescreen. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1386303982763757568 Chaos will ensue i