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Falcons | Atlanta brings up replacements Sat Oct 24, 06:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Austin Edwards and LB Edmond Robinson were added to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Oct. 24, as COVID-19 replacements.
Link to storyEdmond Robinson player page
Falcons | Day off for Todd Gurley Fri Oct 23, 06:41 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Todd Gurley (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23, but is not on the injury report for Week 7.
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Falcons | Russell Gage likely will play Fri Oct 23, 06:34 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23, and is not on the injury report for Week 7.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley expected to play Fri Oct 23, 06:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (elbow) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 23, but is not on the injury report for Week 7.
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Falcons | Julio Jones on track to play Fri Oct 23, 06:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 23, but is not on the injury report for Week 7.
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Falcons | Week 7 injury report for Atlanta Fri Oct 23, 05:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Oct. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. DT Deadrin Senat (rest) did not practice all week but is expected to be available. RB Todd Gurley (rest) and OG James Carpenter (rest) did not practice Friday but are expected to start. WR Calvin Ridley (elbow), DE Dante Fowler (ankle) and WR Julio Jones (hamstring) were limited in practice Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder), WR Brandon Powell (elbow), DB Kendall Sheffield (foot) and S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed from the injury report. C Alex Mack (rest) was not given a practice designation Friday but is also expected to play.
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Todd Gurley player page
Dante Fowler Jr player page
Takkarist McKinley player page
Calvin Ridley player page
Deadrin Senat player page
Russell Gage player page
Kendall Sheffield player page
Falcons | Julio Jones not on injury report Fri Oct 23, 02:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Friday, Oct. 23, but did not receive an injury designation on the team's Week 7 injury report.
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Falcons | Russell Gage practices in full Thu Oct 22, 06:51 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Falcons | Limited practice for Calvin Ridley Thu Oct 22, 06:42 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (elbow) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Falcons | Julio Jones officially limited Thu Oct 22, 06:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Falcons | Thursday's practice report for Atlanta Thu Oct 22, 05:35 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Dante Fowler (ankle), DE Deadrin Senat (rest), DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) and C Alex Mack (rest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. WR Calvin Ridley (elbow), DB Kendall Sheffield (foot), S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) and WR Julio Jones (hamstring) were limited. WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) and WR Brandon Powell (elbow) practiced in full.
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Dante Fowler Jr player page
Takkarist McKinley player page
Calvin Ridley player page
Deadrin Senat player page
Russell Gage player page
Kendall Sheffield player page
Falcons | Julio Jones back on field Thu Oct 22, 02:55 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Oct. 22 after sitting out the previous day.
| Footballguys view: Jones had a rest day on Wednesday. He's back in action on Thursday, limited, and is a WR1 for Fantasy GMs against the Lions on Sunday. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Wednesday practice report for Atlanta Wed Oct 21, 04:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) and DT Deadrin Senat (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. WR Brandon Powell (elbow), CB Kendall Sheffield (foot), S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) and DE Dante Fowler (ankle) were limited during practice.
Link to storyDante Fowler Jr player page
Takkarist McKinley player page
Deadrin Senat player page
Kendall Sheffield player page
Falcons | Russell Gage fully practices Wed Oct 21, 04:37 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley listed as limited Wed Oct 21, 04:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (elbow) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
| Footballguys view: Let's see if Ridley can be a full participant later in the week. He's a WR1 for Fantasy GMs. |
Calvin Ridley player page
Falcons | Julio Jones not on the field Wed Oct 21, 04:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
| Footballguys view: Jones is getting a rest day here. He should be out there later in the week and is a boom/bust WR1 for Fantasy GMs. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Falcons set Week 7 protection list Tue Oct 20, 07:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kurt Benkert, DE Austin Edwards, LB Edmond Robinson and WR Chris Rowland were designated as the team's four protected practice squad players for Week 7 Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Link to storyEdmond Robinson player page
Falcons | J.J. Wilcox let go Tue Oct 20, 06:56 PM
Atlanta Falcons DB J.J. Wilcox was released from the practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Link to story Falcons | Edmond Robinson back to inactive list Tue Oct 20, 06:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Edmond Robinson was sent back to the inactive list Monday, Oct. 19.
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Falcons | Atlanta adds two to practice squad Tue Oct 20, 06:17 PM
Free-agent DB Shyheim Carter (Jets) and LB Pita Taumoepenu (Seahawks) were signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Link to story Falcons | Hayden Hurst finds end zone Sun Oct 18, 05:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Hayden Hurst caught four passes for 57 yards and one touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He was targeted four times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Hurst's touchdown, which accounted for the majority of his yards, came in garbage time, so it wasn't exactly a redemption game for him in fantasy football even though the result was good. We'll keep him in lineups next week if we don't have a better option. |
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley catches six passes Sun Oct 18, 05:54 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley caught six passes for 61 yards and one touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He was targeted seven times during the game.
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Falcons | Russell Gage posts 65 yards Sun Oct 18, 05:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. caught four passes for 65 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Falcons | Julio Jones has outstanding game Sun Oct 18, 05:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones caught eight passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He was targeted 10 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Jones scored early to reassure any concerns about his hamstring and then scored on a fourth down to help put the game away late. He's back in the saddle as a strong WR1 heading into a matchup against Detroit. |
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Falcons | Todd Gurley has decent outing Sun Oct 18, 05:40 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Todd Gurley rushed for 47 yards on 20 carries against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He also caught three passes for 20 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Gurley had an ideal game script, but couldn't do much with it against the Vikings. The Falcons getting a win is still good for his overall outlook and he's still a solid RB2 against the Lions next week. |
Todd Gurley player page
Falcons | Four touchdowns for Matt Ryan Sun Oct 18, 05:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 30-for-40 for 371 yards and four touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Ryan had a massive game against a Vikings defense that had slowed down Russell Wilson for most of the game last week. Having Julio Jones back was all of the difference against Minnesota. Ryan should be considered a solid QB1 start at home against the Lions next week. |
Matt Ryan player page
Falcons | Atlanta adds two to active list Sat Oct 17, 06:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Edmond Robinson and DT Chris Slayton were added to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Falcons | John Cominsky tests positive for COVID-19 Sat Oct 17, 03:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE John Cominsky (illness) tested positive Saturday, Oct. 17, for COVID-19, according to a source. DL coach Tosh Lupoi was identified as being in close contact with a confirmed case. He and assistant Jess Simpson will not travel to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley logging big games Fri Oct 16, 09:45 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley leads the NFL with four 100-yard receiving games.
| Footballguys view: Ridley is arguably the best receiver on his team, especially with Julio Jones getting up there in age and being banged up a lot. Fantasy GMs can set-it-and-forget-it with Ridley every week. |
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Falcons | Hayden Hurst expected to play Fri Oct 16, 06:32 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Hayden Hurst (back) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16, but is not on the injury report for Week 6.
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Falcons | Russell Gage limited Friday Fri Oct 16, 06:28 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16, but is not on the injury report for Week 6.
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Falcons | Julio Jones on track to play Fri Oct 16, 06:11 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16, but is not on the injury report for Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Jones is safe to put in your lineup and he could have a big game against the young Vikings corners. His presence helps Matt Ryan's outlook this week too. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Atlanta's Week 6 injury report Fri Oct 16, 02:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) did not participate in practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 6 versus the Minnesota Vikings. DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) did not practice Friday, Oct. 16, and has also been ruled out. DE John Cominsky (illness) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable. S Keanu Neal (hamstring), DE Dante Fowler (ankle), TE Hayden Hurst (back), WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder), DT Grady Jarrett (back) and LB Foyesade Oluokun (knee) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. WR Julio Jones (hamstring) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday and has also been removed from the injury report. S Ricardo Allen (elbow) practiced in full all week, while DT Deadrin Senat (rest) did not practice at all; both players are expected to play. C Alex Mack (rest) did not practice Friday but also no longer appears on the injury report.
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Ricardo Allen player page
Dante Fowler Jr player page
Grady Jarrett player page
Keanu Neal player page
Takkarist McKinley player page
Deadrin Senat player page
Hayden Hurst player page
Russell Gage player page
Foye Oluokun player page
John Cominsky player page
Falcons | Hayden Hurst listed as limited Thu Oct 15, 05:50 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Hayden Hurst (back) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 15. The Falcons did not hold a practice Thursday, so this is an estimation.
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Falcons | Russell Gage listed as limited Thu Oct 15, 05:47 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 15. The Falcons did not hold a practice Thursday, so this is an estimation.
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Falcons | No practice for Julio Jones Thu Oct 15, 05:45 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 15. The Falcons did not practice Thursday, so this is an estimation.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 15, 04:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring), S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion), C Alex Mack (rest) and DT Deadrin Senat (rest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 15. S Keanu Neal (hamstring), LB Foyesade Oluokun (knee), DE Dante Fowler (ankle), TE Hayden Hurst (back), WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder), DT Grady Jarrett (back) and DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) were limited. S Ricardo Allen (elbow) practiced in full.
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Ricardo Allen player page
Dante Fowler Jr player page
Grady Jarrett player page
Keanu Neal player page
Takkarist McKinley player page
Deadrin Senat player page
Hayden Hurst player page
Russell Gage player page
Foye Oluokun player page
Falcons | Four players work out for Atlanta Wed Oct 14, 10:27 PM
Free-agent CB Jordan Brown (Jaguars), DB Shyheim Carter (Jets), LB Jamal Davis (Titans) and DE Pita Taumoepenu (Seahawks) worked out for the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta's Wednesday practice report Wed Oct 14, 05:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Deadrin Senat (rest) and S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. DE Takkarist McKinley (groin), DT Grady Jarrett (back), DE Dante Fowler Jr. (ankle), LB Foyesade Oluokun (knee) and S Keanu Neal (hamstring) were limited. S Ricardo Allen (elbow) practiced in full.
Link to storyRicardo Allen player page
Dante Fowler Jr player page
Grady Jarrett player page
Keanu Neal player page
Takkarist McKinley player page
Deadrin Senat player page
Foye Oluokun player page
Falcons | Hayden Hurst puts in limited practice Wed Oct 14, 05:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Hayden Hurst (back) was limited at practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Falcons | Russell Gage Jr. limited Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 05:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Falcons | No practice for Julio Jones Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 05:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Let's see if Jones can practice on Friday. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Atlanta designates four for protection Tue Oct 13, 06:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kurt Benkert, DE Austin Edwards, WR Chris Rowland and DT Chris Slayton were named protected practice squad players for Week 6 Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta makes a pair of practice squad moves Tue Oct 13, 04:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Tyler Hall was elevated to the active roster Tuesday, Oct. 13. Free-agent LB James Burgess was added to the practice squad to fill the void.
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Falcons | Marlon Davidson to miss some time Tue Oct 13, 04:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL Marlon Davidson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Link to story Falcons | Owner doesn't commit to Matt Ryan Tue Oct 13, 01:43 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has a fan in team owner Arthur Blank, although the owner said Monday, Oct. 12 that Ryan's future depends on the team's new head coach and general manager and what Ryan wants to do moving forward.
| Footballguys view: That may be painful for some Falcons fans out there, but this is the correct approach for Blank. A new head coach and GM may not want to be saddled with a veteran quarterback. Ryan could be considered a 'bridge' quarterback to the next guy for the new regime. He has a cap number of $40.9 million next year, along with a salary of $23 million...so getting rid of him is going to be complicated. Stay tuned. |
Matt Ryan player page
Falcons | Jeff Ulbrich to take over Atlanta's defense Mon Oct 12, 05:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons linebackers coach and assistant head coach Jeff Ulbrich will has been named as the defensive coordinator under new interim head coach Raheem Morris.
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Falcons | Atlanta reshuffles assistants Mon Oct 12, 05:28 PM
Atlanta Falcons special teams coach Ben Kotwica was fired Monday, Oct. 12. Running backs coach Bernie Parmalee will take over for Kotwica. Game management coordinator Will Harriger will take over for Parmalee as the running backs coach.
Link to story Falcons | Raheem Morris the interim coach Mon Oct 12, 10:42 AM
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Raheem Morris was named interim head coach Monday, Oct. 12.
| Footballguys view: Morris was head coach of the Buccaneers from 2009-2011 and finished with a 17-31 record. He's been an assistant head coach with the Falcons for years and now gets a chance to prove that he's ready for another head coaching gig. We'll see how the Falcons respond now that a move has been made and Dan Quinn was fired. |
Falcons | Dan Quinn, GM fired in Atlanta Sun Oct 11, 10:01 PM
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were each fired, effective immediately, on Sunday, Oct. 11.
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