Abraham went to Florida to work on his pass rush
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons defensive end John Abraham did not spend much time with the team in the offseason.
Falcons defense is shining early in training camp
FLOWERY BRANCH -- It has been only four practices, but the Falcons' defense clearly is dominating the offense.
Falcons have a plan to beat the scorching heat
FLOWERY BRANCH -- About an hour into the Falcons' first practice of training camp Friday, everything came to a halt.
NFL suspends, fines Lions president Lewand
The NFL has suspended Lions president Tom Lewand for 30 days and fined him $100,000 for violating its personal-conduct policy.Lewand was arrested June 25 for operating a motor vehicle while impaired following a charity golf tournament in northern Michigan. After failing a field sobriety test,...
Peria Jerry returns to practice and hopes to have an impact
FLOWERY BRANCH -- A few days before training camp, Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry made the drive to Birmingham on Monday to see the legendary sports doctor, James Andrews.
They Said It: the week of July 26
Thursday, July 29, 2010Bengals WR Antonio Bryant, quoted in the Knoxville News Sentinel describing the conversation he had with Terrell Ownens regarding the No. 81 jersey that Bryant was given when he signed with the club: "I'm a realist. I said, 'Hey, man, I'm not going to make no big...
Falcons first-rounder Weatherspoon lands five-year, $17.5M deal
The Atlanta Falcons and first-round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon have agreed to a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $17.5 million, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.
Sean Weatherspoon comes to terms with Falcons
Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon has a chance to be the next "Mouth of the South," an excitable first-round Falcons pick that can back up his talk more than DeAngelo Hall ever did.Weatherspoon made sure he'll get to training camp on...
Five Questions with Deion Sanders
When the Falcons selected Deion Sanders with the fifth overall draft pick in 1989, he donned a black leather ensemble embroidered with the words that would come to define his career -- "Prime Time."
Falcons' top pick Weatherspoon signs 5-year deal
FLOWERY BRANCH -- There should not be any major distractions when the Falcons take the field for their first practice of training camp Friday.
Eagles sign S Antoine Harris
The Eagles announced Thursday that they have signed S Antoine Harris and waived/injured S Brett Johnson. Harris, 28, spent the past three seasons with the Falcons, playing in 35 games and recording 10 tackles and 11 special-teams tackles. In ’09, he played in 10 games and tallied three...
Falcons agree to terms with Weatherspoon
Falcons rookie OLB Sean Weatherspoon will be reporting to training camp on Friday with a five-year contract.PFW correspondent D. Orlando Ledbetter, a beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the team confirmed they agreed to terms on a deal with Weatherspoon, who was the 19th...
Falcons first-round LB signs deal
The Falcons have agreed on a 5-year deal with their first-roundpick, Sean Weatherspoon.
Falcons, Ga. Lottery team up for new game
The Falcons and the Georgia Lottery are teaming up for a new instant-win game, giving fans a chance to win up to $500,000,  2011 season tickets and other prizes.
Critical year for Falcons in Dimitroff's master plan
So what if the Falcons are coming off back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history, they want more. Find out why Atlanta is under such self-imposed pressure to contend.
Jerry has recovered well enough to participate in Falcons camp
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the team's top draft pick in 2009, has recovered from a major knee injury and will begin workouts with the rest of the team when training camp opens July 29.
NFL owners expected to vote on Rams ownership bid on August 25
We have an official date when Stan Kroenke may take over full ownership of the Rams.Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the NFL has called a special league meeting Aug. 25 in Atlanta, where owners are expected...
Falcons hoped to have Weatherspoon signed at start of camp
The Falcons are intensifying their efforts to get Sean Weatherspoon , their first-round draft pick, signed and into training camp on time, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff .
Falcons to place single-game tickets on sale
The Falcons will place single-game tickets for the upcoming season on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the team announced.
Falcons plan to take a pass on T.O.
Receiver Terrell Owens has expressed in past years a desire to play for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have not been interested.During his ongoing free-agency excursion, Owens has not tried to attract Atlanta's interest. As it turns out, he would...
Fans Guide: Falcons Training Camp
When: Players report Thursday. Practice starts at 8:30 a.m. Friday and is open to the public. The camp includes 15 two-a-day sessions.
Dolphins sign ex-Jaguars DT Stanley
The Dolphins agreed to terms on Sunday with former Jaguars DT Montavious Stanley, according to his agent.Stanley, 28, was a sixth-round pick in 2006 and has played in games with the Falcons, Saints and Jaguars during his four pro seasons. Last year, he appeared in 15 contests and finished with 20...
Agent: DT Stanley joining Dolphins
The agent for Montavious Stanley says the defensive tackle has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins. Stanley played in 15 games as a reserve for Jacksonville last season. Drafted in the sixth round by Dallas in 2006, he has also played for New Orleans and Atlanta. He's expected to compete...
Who's the next face of the Falcons?
He's dressed in black and red, and stands on the 50-yard line at the Georgia Dome. His presence is commanding, and his voice is forceful and commanding when he speaks.
Falcons must address some issues before camp opens
The Falcons, like most teams in the NFL, have a major cloud hanging over their heads as they are set to open training camp.