Atlanta falcons news headlines
Here are some recent news headlines about the Atlanta Falcons:
Recent News
- Falcons Sign Veteran WR Calvin Ridley to 3-Year Extension (ESPN) - The Falcons have signed wide receiver Calvin Ridley to a 3-year contract extension worth up to $62 million.
- Falcons' Julio Jones Trade Rumors Heat Up (NFL Network) - The Falcons are reportedly considering trading star wide receiver Julio Jones, with several teams showing interest.
- Falcons Hire Former NFL QB Steve Mariucci as Senior Advisor (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) - The Falcons have hired former NFL quarterback Steve Mariucci as a senior advisor to the team's football operations.
- Falcons' Matt Ryan Named to Pro Bowl for 7th Time (NFL.com) - Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been named to the Pro Bowl for the 7th time in his career.
- Falcons' Dan Quinn to Return as Defensive Coordinator (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) - The Falcons have announced that defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will return to the team for the 2022 season.
Offseason Moves
- Falcons Sign S Erik Harris to 2-Year Deal (NFL Network) - The Falcons have signed safety Erik Harris to a 2-year contract.
- Falcons Release WR Russell Gage (ESPN) - The Falcons have released wide receiver Russell Gage, who was a restricted free agent.
- Falcons Sign LB Foyesade Oluokun to 1-Year Deal (NFL.com) - The Falcons have signed linebacker Foyesade Oluokun to a 1-year contract.
Injury Updates
- Falcons' Keanu Neal to Miss 2022 Season with ACL Injury (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) - Falcons safety Keanu Neal will miss the 2022 season after suffering a torn ACL.
- Falcons' Grady Jarrett to Miss 2-3 Weeks with Ankle Injury (NFL.com) - Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury.
Other News
- Falcons to Host 2023 NFL Draft Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) - The Falcons will host a draft party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 27-29, 2023.
- Falcons' Community Outreach Program Wins NFL Award (NFL.com) - The Falcons' community outreach program has won the NFL's Community Development Award for the 2021 season.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.